Thanks Stephen. Imagine all the FUNKY variations of shifter types and/or locations you could have for a front derailleur on the diaga-tube or seat tube... Let the wackiness begin.
Peace, BobbyB On Monday, January 28, 2013 11:16:08 AM UTC-5, Stephen S wrote: > > The derailleur cables down one side are because it was only designed > around a rear derailleur only setup. The 2nd one on this bike is because > there is a rear brake hanger connected to the mount for the cable stop > adjuster. This shot shows it well. > http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/8419516496/sizes/o/in/set-72157632621944748/It > is a pretty awesome solution. Another solution would have been a clamp > on cable stop http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ca6.htm which would have > kept the cables seperate but the braze-on might have been exposed. > > Stephen > > > On Monday, January 28, 2013 6:54:12 AM UTC-8, Montclair BobbyB wrote: >> >> Not feelin the B68 love? I too prefer the B17, but I have always >> especially liked the B67 and B68 for around-town, and yet wondered whether >> they'd be too wide for longer, harder riding. >> >> Beautiful bike... I'm wondering why the derailleur cables both route down >> the right side? At first glance it looks a bit jumbled where the two >> cables converge... curious. >> >> Thx for sharing the great photos... >> >> BB >> >> On Sunday, January 27, 2013 12:41:55 PM UTC-5, oli c wrote: >>> >>> Friends of fine lugged bicycles, >>> Here's a pictorial report on yesterday Joe Appaloosa ride. >>> It handled great as one would expect. Very stable, not sluggish and >>> luxurious feeling for lack of a better description. >>> The saddle was awful though, too flat, too wide, like a plank. I may >>> take my own broken in B17 for next test ride. >>> >>> Here are some pics on the Flickr: >>> >>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/sets/72157632621944748/ >>> >>> >>> Have a great day, >>> >>> Olivier in SF >>> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
