Thomas, There really is VERY little space between the BA's and the mini moto's. Maybe a 1/4 inch...maybe. Actually, it is probably not really a long term solution, or even a safe option at that. It kind of bums me out a little to be honest. I really want to run those brown Big Apples, but it looks like I would have to run canti's to make it work. I am not a huge fan of canti's after having v-brakes with travel agents on my LHT. Maybe some one has a solution for me that allows me to keep the Big Apples and not have to revert to cantis. If not, I may be offering up an essentially brand new high polish Paul mini-moto for sale here. All that said, I did get a chance to take the Atlantis out on a ride at lunch..I haven't been pitched over the bars as of yet. <https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-EVDl8QfdMPI/UAXfi8rfu-I/AAAAAAAAABs/tA1bz-vbLwU/s1600/IMG_0984%5B1%5D.JPG>
On Tuesday, July 17, 2012 7:46:06 AM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote: > A few weeks back I was lucky enough to score an Atlantis at a ridiculous > price. Despite the price, purchasing the bike was a tough desicion for me > when I, A) already had a wonderfuly fitting and riding Surly LHT; B) Wasn't > sure that a 58cm atlantis would provide an adequate fit; and C) have a > new 4 month old at home ( I may have left that part our originally!!) > > Many of you here were intergral in helping me make the leap to purchase > the bike and I wanted to say a big hearty thank you! So far everything > could not have worked out better. I was able to pass on the LHT to a good > friend and now new riding partner. The bike rides, fits, and looks like a > dream. And being that I was able to sell the LHT and some other parts to > fund the purchase, the wife is happy as well. > > > > <https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-WkSN85QEc_M/UAV6Gsy2yWI/AAAAAAAAABg/ncgYwb6zCJg/s1600/IMG_0983%5B1%5D.JPG> > Here is a picture of the bike as it is now . I added some brown Big Apples > and Paul mini-motos on the front, and swapped out a shorter stem, aside > from that the bike is as it came. I still haven't decided what I am going > to do in regards to the brake levers (as you can tell by my wacked out > cabling and lack of handlebar tape). I had STI's on LHT, and while I don't > miss the intergated shifting, I do miss the nice hand position on top of > the lever. I also think I may like the clean look of aero brakes better. > Does anyone have a suggestion for some nice gum hooded aero brake leves > that offer a nice top hand position? > -- 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/-/ouuJCVkesG8J. 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.
