Mystery Bike Update and Question

[Allingham II, Thomas J]

Good news on the Mystery Bike front -- straightened the bent derailleur hanger and realigned the rear dropouts last night, and I believe I got them both right.  And I got to buy a couple of tools!

 

So, on with the build.  One question for the group:  Which tire fender combo -- brown Delta Cruisers with cream Longboards, or the sturdy Marathons it came with, and fluted VO aluminum fenders?

 

The former looks like this:

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7836932364/in/set-72157630957672582/

 

The latter like this:

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7836930592/in/set-72157630957672582/

 

And you can sort of see them together here:

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7836887966/in/set-72157630957672582/

 

First ride tonight!

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[Lyle Bogart]

Looking good! I must say thay I prefer the former combo to the latter, but either way's a winner. Looking forward to the ride report.

 

Cheers!

 

lyle

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[Marc Schwartz]

Another vote for Deltas & Longboards. I should dress so nice.
Marc
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Subject: [RBW] Mystery Bike Update and Question

[Joe Bernard]

I'm more of a black & chrome guy.

 

Joe Bernard

Vallejo, CA.

[Peter Morgano]

Man that is one sweet bike. I know IGH wheels arent really Grant's thing but this bike is the perfect setup for a Rohloff/Alfine hub setup and all day riding. I wonder when us mere mortals will get a crack at this bike? Should I start saving for my B-day present in July?  Oh, and I like the delta cruiser setup, I am just a fan of colored tires, breaks up some of the color on the frame and gives it a "fun" look. Cant wait for the ride reports!

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[Scot Brooks]

What about a set of Soma New Xpress 700x35c tires in the terracotta/skinwall color scheme?

[Allingham II, Thomas J]

Interesting. Do you know what they actually measure on a Velocity Synergy rim?

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[Minh]

My vote is for the metal fenders. If you go cream fenders u think brown tires would be too much.

So why not go for cell fenders plus marathon supremes.

And if you change your mind about the marathons sell them to me!

[Scot Brooks]

Pudge,
I don't have an accurate way to measure them, but I just put a set on my SH last night. Definitely noticeably smaller and lighter (folding bead, so it makes sense) than the 38 marathons, but bigger than the 35 marathon racers I have. I'll ride the bike tonight and let you know how they feel.

[William]

Simple cheap vernier calipers can be got at your hardware store for much less than $10.  You'll use them constantly. 

[William]

I prefer the fluted metal fenders and the Marathons that are on there.  That said, I think you should buy any and every pair of tires that catch your eye.  Of the 6 bikes I currently have (7 if you include the tandem), all but one of them have multiple tire options on the shelf.  I virtually never buy tires to put on a bike.  I buy tires to put on the shelf.  Then, when a bike needs tires, I go shopping on the shelf.  :)

[James Warren]

Indeed! Having calipers handy helps to save you from the non-Nitto seatpost that is labeled "27.2" but in actuality is 27.1. That's happened to me. It was an American Classic. 

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[Thomas Lynn Skean]

Mix it up... VO fenders and Delta Cruisers

http://db.tt/2n964325

Yours,
Thomas Lynn Skean

[charlie]

I like Creme Deltas but.......regular black marathons are tough reliable tires....for more performance get Supremes best tires out there IMO. 

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[Scot Brooks]

Tried the Soma New Xpress tires tonight at 60psi (they say 90 max), and they were pretty nice. Back tire wasn't going all super-squish even at the relatively low pressure. I purposely ran over a lot of rough stuff and they soaked it up much better than the 38c Marathon Greenguards I was running before. Anyway, nice tire and something to maybe consider. Super pretty as a bonus.

[Abcyclehank]

Marathons and aluminum

On Aug 22, 10:44 am, "Allingham II, Thomas J"

<Thomas.Alling...@skadden.com> wrote:
> Good news on the Mystery Bike front -- straightened the bent derailleur hanger and realigned the rear dropouts last night, and I believe I got them both right.  And I got to buy a couple of tools!
>
> So, on with the build.  One question for the group:  Which tire fender combo -- brown Delta Cruisers with cream Longboards, or the sturdy Marathons it came with, and fluted VO aluminum fenders?
>
> The former looks like this:
>

> http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7836932364/in/set-721576309...
>
> The latter like this:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7836930592/in/set-721576309...

>
> And you can sort of see them together here:
>

> http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7836887966/in/set-721576309...
>
> First ride tonight!
>
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[Montclair BobbyB]

Tom:

I really like the fluted fenders, and either tire could work, but I'm a softie for the browns.  Can't wait to see that ... better yet, can't wait to RIDE that!!

BB