I took the slow and patient route and would advise the same to others. It's one of those things that I can imagine one could do with far less wasted motion with repetition. I envision experts like JPWeigle doing an install in the middle of a conversation about the 1975 RedSox, while the awestruck observer just stares in appreciation "this is worth the price of admission"
On Friday, June 15, 2012 7:38:48 AM UTC-7, robert peterson wrote: > > I put Honjos on my Saluki about 5 years ago and so far no problems. I'm no > great mechanic but I managed to get them on by going V E R Y S L O W. The > dreaded stick jamming the wheel has not happened yet. Aside from the > handsome look the best thing is a nice solid and logical place to put a > proper tail light and reflector. Mine came with a sliding rear bracket and > it rattled until I squirted some clear silicon caulk between the fender and > bracket. William, your bicycle looks great. > > On Friday, June 15, 2012 12:15:06 AM UTC-5, William wrote: >> >> I have been a very enthusiastic advocate of the quality for the price of >> plastic fenders. I dismiss the claims that all metal fenders are the only >> suitable option for a quality bicycle. That said, I had the opportunity to >> get a used set of plastics onto a new bike and found myself in need for >> another set of 650B fenders. I went ahead and tried my luck at Jitensha >> studio and fate had it that Hiroshi had one and only one set of Honjos on >> hand that would be suitable for my Hilsen, so I went for it. I've picked >> at it for the last couple of days and finally have the installation >> complete. I can't say that I did the install perfectly, nor can I say that >> my opinion about the best VALUE in fenders has changed. But I can say that >> I appreciate all metal fenders and the quality of workmanship that has gone >> into Honjos. Furthermore, I can say that I think my Hilsen looks pretty >> swank with a set of featherlight hammered Honjos on it, and I hope it will >> look this nicely for years to come. >> >> Pics prove it was hard work: >> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157630131488386/ >> > > On Friday, June 15, 2012 12:15:06 AM UTC-5, William wrote: >> >> I have been a very enthusiastic advocate of the quality for the price of >> plastic fenders. I dismiss the claims that all metal fenders are the only >> suitable option for a quality bicycle. That said, I had the opportunity to >> get a used set of plastics onto a new bike and found myself in need for >> another set of 650B fenders. I went ahead and tried my luck at Jitensha >> studio and fate had it that Hiroshi had one and only one set of Honjos on >> hand that would be suitable for my Hilsen, so I went for it. I've picked >> at it for the last couple of days and finally have the installation >> complete. I can't say that I did the install perfectly, nor can I say that >> my opinion about the best VALUE in fenders has changed. But I can say that >> I appreciate all metal fenders and the quality of workmanship that has gone >> into Honjos. Furthermore, I can say that I think my Hilsen looks pretty >> swank with a set of featherlight hammered Honjos on it, and I hope it will >> look this nicely for years to come. >> >> Pics prove it was hard work: >> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157630131488386/ >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/zQcDUmqOxRkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
