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01-17-2007, 10:42 AM

"landotter" <landotter@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> Sir Ridesalot wrote:
>> Hi there.
>>
>> I absolutely love the ride my ancient Miele Uno gives me. With the
>> cyclo-cross tyres and the mtb clipless pedals it is a great go almost
>> any where bicycle.
>>
>> The Selle Italia XO Genuine Gel Saddle I recently put on it felt very
>> comfortable on the few rides I have gone on thus far.
>>
>> The frame of this cycle was designed for 27 inches wheels. As such it
>> has great clearance for the 30mm wide knobby cyclo-cross tyres and
>> fenders.
>>
>> However what is not so great is the side pull brakes. I know that
>> changing the brake pads to Kool Stop salmon should improve the braking
>> a fair bit.
>
> No reason to put canti bosses in the rear when it's the front brake
> that does most of the work. I'd replace the rear brake with a super
> long reach dual pivot brake from Tektro, or if you can't afford such an
> investment, a vintage centerpull brake such as a Weinmann, Mafac, or
> Dia-compe can be quite effective in the rear--and often sourced for
> free.
>
> My personal choice would be to get a new set of Tektro R556 for around
> $50 and skip the new fork altogether. Make sure they're the correct
> reach. They do 55-73mm AFAIK, and should clear most mud and debris just
> fine.
>
> http://aebike.com/page.cfm?action=de...=30&SKU=BR7303
>
> I just did an order with aebike a few weeks ago. Super service, very
> fast shipping. Recommended.

It says that it is currently unavailable. The bigger reach does not
preclude it from interference with and grinding from grit, mud, snow at the
rim.
IMHO

SN

01-17-2007, 10:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
nash Posts: n/a	Re: Frame repairs in the Kitchener area of On Canada? "landotter" <landotter@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1169061429.945847.186360@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com... > > Sir Ridesalot wrote: >> Hi there. >> >> I absolutely love the ride my ancient Miele Uno gives me. With the >> cyclo-cross tyres and the mtb clipless pedals it is a great go almost >> any where bicycle. >> >> The Selle Italia XO Genuine Gel Saddle I recently put on it felt very >> comfortable on the few rides I have gone on thus far. >> >> The frame of this cycle was designed for 27 inches wheels. As such it >> has great clearance for the 30mm wide knobby cyclo-cross tyres and >> fenders. >> >> However what is not so great is the side pull brakes. I know that >> changing the brake pads to Kool Stop salmon should improve the braking >> a fair bit. > > No reason to put canti bosses in the rear when it's the front brake > that does most of the work. I'd replace the rear brake with a super > long reach dual pivot brake from Tektro, or if you can't afford such an > investment, a vintage centerpull brake such as a Weinmann, Mafac, or > Dia-compe can be quite effective in the rear--and often sourced for > free. > > My personal choice would be to get a new set of Tektro R556 for around > $50 and skip the new fork altogether. Make sure they're the correct > reach. They do 55-73mm AFAIK, and should clear most mud and debris just > fine. > > http://aebike.com/page.cfm?action=de...=30&SKU=BR7303 > > I just did an order with aebike a few weeks ago. Super service, very > fast shipping. Recommended. It says that it is currently unavailable. The bigger reach does not preclude it from interference with and grinding from grit, mud, snow at the rim. IMHO SN