Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brakes and wide 700c tires w/fenders

Since this Java will see mostly radish terrain it seems mechanical discs are the better choice, especially with long descents where heat build-up is the major concern? Also heard back from Chico. Here's what Stephen said, "The Motolite and MotoBMX measure 104mm from the center of the mounting b

Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brakes and wide 700c tires w/fenders

Jim, Thanks for the info, others too! Seems like this V brake clearance thing is a non-issue so long as I get the right brake. The brake will be supplemental (stoker controlled) to the discs--just in case on those long descents with gear. I'm new to the disc thing so the extra insurance see

[RBW] Re: Does shellaced tape feel crusty?

Riding in the hot and humid land of shellac where it's readily available in all shades for about $1 for 12 ounces ready to apply, it's a no brainer for me. I don't really notice it being sticky (maybe just used to it) except a day or two after (re)application, and indeed a bit when it rains. Usi

[RBW] Re: V-Brakes and wide 700c tires w/fenders

Tom, Wow, that is quite encouraging. Also thinking of 60mm Berthound's with the wider tires, so your experience and the others leads us to think that we won't be too limited with the V brake constraint. I was too thinking of checking in with the folks in Chico about the Motolites. The arm l

[RBW] V-Brakes and wide 700c tires w/fenders

Any experience out there with V-brakes, fenders and tires in 700c x 50mm range? One 50mm Big Ben reviewer was having success, but was not running fenders. Anyone else? Wondering what the max 700c tire-fender combo might be, and maybe the brake to go wi

[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

Tandems East has them, but they will cost you. Also they are working with Co Motion on a replacement now that the Arai is no longer produced. On Sunday, February 24, 2013 8:06:04 AM UTC+7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Is a thread-on dru

[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

asked for it to be a little more > stable on slow uphills than our Speedster and Dwan achieved that. > > Wheels -- we haven't had an issue with 700c wheels in S&S cases, with > tires deflated. > > Ed > > > > > > On Thursday, February 21, 2013 10:54

[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

Did decide on a custom, coupled Java frame. Couple of questions for Ed. 1) I saw in your Speedster farewell post that you decided to forgo canti brake studs on the Java. So you g

[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

Wow, thank you all so much for the input. Pretty much confirms what I thought that we would probably want clearances for up to 50mm with fenders. 1) Co-Motion Java Yes, should have mentioned that I've looked pretty long and hard at this offering, but wondered if the frame might be a bit overki

[RBW] Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

Don't know if Grant and Co. will ever produce a tandem, so in the meantime will be getting one elsewhere. Seems like most tandems out there follow the skinny tire theme, with the exception of R+E in Seattle and Bilenky in Philadelphia, and even their tire clearances don't seem to push as far n