[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen brake question

2012-09-17 Thread David Spranger
Official word from Rivendell is that the Dia-Compe 750 will work on the Hilsen frame. Thanks for everyone's input. David Charlotte, NC On Monday, September 17, 2012 11:28:55 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote: > > Pete, Thanks for that great information! > > David > Charlotte, NC > > On Monday, S

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen brake question

2012-09-17 Thread David Spranger
Pete, Thanks for that great information! David Charlotte, NC On Monday, September 17, 2012 9:44:59 AM UTC-4, Peter Pesce wrote: > > David- > > The 610 maxes out at 61mm, so it probably won't work. Sounds like the 750 > would be perfect, though. According to VeloBase the range on the 750's is >

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen brake question

2012-09-17 Thread Peter Pesce
David- The 610 maxes out at 61mm, so it probably won't work. Sounds like the 750 would be perfect, though. According to VeloBase the range on the 750's is 60-78mm. I had the 750's on my sidepull Sam for a while and they were really nice. They fit nicely over a 45mm fender with no pinching and

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen brake question

2012-09-17 Thread David Spranger
Hi Peter, Thanks, I would be interested. Do you know what the reach is on these brakes? Will they work for the Hilsen? Per the geometry chart, the Hilsen effective brake reach is 65. David Charlotte, NC On Sunday, September 16, 2012 9:02:38 PM UTC-4, Peter Pesce wrote: > > David > I (think) I

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen brake question

2012-09-16 Thread bingomck
Congrats! Was watching him drop by $50 each time. Should be an amazing bike, and 4 is nothing! -- 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/-/7Zb

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen brake question

2012-09-16 Thread Peter Pesce
David I (think) I have a set of NOS 610's in the parts box if you find out the 750 are too long. The original 610 was forged, and has a more classic look, vs the new Grand Compes which are CNCd IIRC. Pete in CT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen brake question

2012-09-16 Thread David Spranger
I have the Tektro/Silver equivalent on my Rambouillet, but it is a job to keep them from squeezing the fenders. I like the idea of maximizing the fender/tire clearance with center pulls. David On Sunday, September 16, 2012 6:13:25 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote: > > David, >> >> > You don't want t

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen brake question

2012-09-16 Thread David Spranger
Thanks for the info! I will call Riv to see what they say. On Sunday, September 16, 2012 6:10:56 PM UTC-4, Matthew J wrote: > > You will still want to contact Rivendell (or wait to see if someone here > has tried same)' but I did some sleuthing that may help. > > Paul says Racers have minimum 57'

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen brake question

2012-09-16 Thread David Spranger
Yep. That would be me. Its a sickness. I don't need four bikes, but that is now what I have. David On Sunday, September 16, 2012 5:42:29 PM UTC-4, bingomck wrote: > > David, did you just win the 63 on ebay? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen brake question

2012-09-16 Thread lungimsam
> > David, > > You don't want the Silver Sidepulls on it? -- 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/-/TV7oPcpd9VEJ. To post to this group, s

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen brake question

2012-09-16 Thread Matthew J
You will still want to contact Rivendell (or wait to see if someone here has tried same)' but I did some sleuthing that may help. Paul says Racers have minimum 57' maximum 67 reach. Riv says the Dia Compes have minimum 63 to 78. Here is a picture of my old Hilsen on Cyclofiend: http://cyclofi

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen brake question

2012-09-16 Thread bingomck
David, did you just win the 63 on ebay? -- 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/-/8yJpvDXji8oJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen brake question

2012-09-16 Thread David Spranger
Thanks. I may just do that if I cannot find a center pull alternative. I am in no rush to build this bike up, and in fact had to agree to hold off on further bike related purchases after plunking down the cash for the frame. David On Sunday, September 16, 2012 5:09:21 PM UTC-4, JL wrote: > > I

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen brake question

2012-09-16 Thread J L
I think the dia compe 750s might be too long, even at the highest point of the brake pads. Have you looked at the gran compe 610? It looks like a high quality brake with a lower price than the paul brakes have. I have to say though, paul brakes are worth saving up for if you can wait. Jl On