Well now that the introductions are complete I guess I need to start contemplating my build!!! Based on parts I've got lying around I'm planning an interim, minimal-investment build to get me riding and figure out my priorities. I'd love to hear feedback on it!
64cm Atlantis (unless a trade comes through for a 60-62 size) Stem - Nitto Dirt Drop H-bars - Original Moustache, friction bar-ends, (need some road levers) / I've also got a pair of noodle bars ready as an alternative Seatpost - SR long set-back model that came with the frame Seat - Brooks B67, black Pedals - needed... love my 'grip kings' on the Trek, probably ordering another pair Brakes - Tektro 720 Canti's (black... unfortunately) Crankset - TA triple (came with frame) Front Derailleur - needed... Rear Derailleur - Deore DX RD-M650 (old long cage originally for 7 speed SIS... think it will handle 8 or 9 speed friction?) Cassette/FW - needed, wheelset dependant Wheels - NEEDED... biggest hole. First option is to source on from my local co-op or the community of guys who belong there, second option will be a 'value set' from Handspun wheels via QBP (thanks Eric!) Tires - just noticed these Nomad 'Resist' 45mm lightweight slicks from QBP... not as fat as the big apples but I can get two for the price of one and it'll still be fatter than my current 42mm hetre's Other: Cable housing - color? Bar tape (newbaums's over inner tubes) - color? Fenders - SKS longboards... need to buy, I've got VO Zeppelin's on the Trek, but as the Atlantis will be offroad more having the quick release will be good. Lights - dyno lighting... The trek has a shimano hub and Supernova head/tail light combo. If the Atlantis becomes my primary commuter then I'd want to get the dyno setup over to it sooner than later. (700C dyno wheel build in my future) Bell - incredibell... waiting in the package for a new home Racks - NEEDED... some kind of front rack to support a wald basket She won't be the best dressed Atlantis out there right away... but I should be rolling within a couple weeks. What do you think?!? Tony -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
