Re: [RBW] Weight weenie report. Dia Compe 980 brakes

Hi Angelo, In just went out and checked my RB-t. I had gone with Shimano of similar style but not exeactly the same as my model and especially tight canti post clearances. I have ordered a set of these for my Appaloosa that’s on it’s way. I’ll let you know how they are. David Hays Williamsville,

[RBW] Weight weenie report. Dia Compe 980 brakes

Compass claims their Rene Herse to be 75g if you want to shave off another 7g per wheel. Don’t know what the $/g might work out to be... Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

[RBW] Weight weenie report. Dia Compe 980 brakes

Any thoughts on the vertical adjustability of the pads? Wondering if they’d suit a 27inch to 700c conversion. I guess Canti post spacing is also an issue that is have to consider. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

[RBW] Weight weenie report. Dia Compe 980 brakes

I've got a road build coming up that will use cantilever brakes. I've got a TON of cantilever brakes in my stash, but even so I decided to buy more. I really like the super simple, minimalist design of the Dia Compe 980s that Riv now sells. I decided to buy two bikes worth and I'm going to s

[RBW] Weight weenie correction, or Pendo, ergo sum et sunt

(That's "pendo', not "pendejo"). My trusty digital luggage scale now tells me that the Fargo, sans luggage and repair kit, is a svelte 31.58 lb with the Kojak wheelset. To make up for that, I carried 44 lb of groceries home just now. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM,

Re: [RBW] Weight weenie

Of course! On 1/26/2013 8:28 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Steely Dan? On Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 9:23 PM, Dave > wrote: Pretzel logic! On 1/26/2013 8:05 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Finally following up on another lister's suggestion months ago that

Re: [RBW] Weight weenie

Steely Dan? On Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 9:23 PM, Dave wrote: > Pretzel logic! > > On 1/26/2013 8:05 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > >> Finally following up on another lister's suggestion months ago that I buy >> a luggage scale to weigh bikes and parts instead of an expensive bike >> scale, I received my

Re: [RBW] Weight weenie

Pretzel logic! On 1/26/2013 8:05 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Finally following up on another lister's suggestion months ago that I buy a luggage scale to weigh bikes and parts instead of an expensive bike scale, I received my made-in-China electronic POS in today's mail and immediately sprinted t