FS: NEW Paul's Racer & Racer-M Sets, TechnoGlide H/S, Deda Bar Tape

[Jack K]

Continuing to clear my pile of parts from projects that changed direction. All the stuff below is new, in box, etc...

Cheers & safe riding,

-Jack K.

Raleigh, NC

• NEW-IN-BOX Paul's Racer F/R Set -- Center mount, anodized black, comes with straddle cables, cable hangers and Kool-Stop salmon shoes (I did install the provided shoes onto the front caliper in order to hold it up to my fork to judge the clearances), $245 / pair + $10 shipping  These guys: https://www.rivbike.com/products/brakes-centerpull-paul-racer?variant=3874438283277
• NEW-IN-BOX Paul's Racer-M F/R Set -- Center mount, anodized silver, comes with straddle cables, cable hangers and Kool-Stop salmon shoes, $245 / pair + $10 shipping  These guys: https://www.rivbike.com/products/brakes-centerpull-paul-racer-medium?variant=3856114024461
• (2x) NEW Tange Techno-Glide Headset -- Absolutely beautiful 1" threaded headset with polished silver finish, sealed stainless angular contact cartridge bearings and O-rings, 35.3mm stack height, 26.4mm crown race, have 2 to sell, both were sealed in original OEM packaging until I opened one to take photos. $55 / headset + $5 shipping
• (3x) NEW Deda Bar Tape -- Decent bar tape, I've used a fair bit of it over the years. Not expensive, not organic/vegan, not high-tech (unless you count the Graphene infused micro-encapsulated nano-gel technology that's humbly referred to as merely "soft touch" on the box), but easy to wrap, decently comfortable and durable enough. Two colors available:
• (2x) Cream / Ivory Perforated -- Box says "White", but it's really a much more pleasant cream. Drillium model with a diagonal row of 4 tiny lightening holes every .5" that look pretty cool when wrapped and I guess they also improve grip or channel away sweat or break laminar flow of air over the bars. Or something useful... 
  
• (1x) Ocean Dark Blue -- Looks like a dark navy blue to me, but the handlebar tape engineers at Deda are the experts and they see this as "Dark Ocean Blue". Non-perforated, non-Drillium type for extra solidity and a more 21'st century look.

$6 / box + $3.50 shipping 

[tc]

I’d like the silver Racers, please. I’ll PM.

Tom

[Jack K]

Both sets of Paul's brakes are still available. Note that the black set are original (long reach) Racer calipers, while the silver set are medium reach Racer-M's.

Thanks,

-Jack K.

[maxcr]

Does anyone know if the silver Paul’s would work an older riv custom road? If they do, I’ll claim them.
I bought the frame a while back and I’m still collecting parts to build it.
Thanks
Max

[Joe Bernard]

You'll need to break out your measuring tape. Racer Ms have 47-57 reach, same as the medium-reach Shimano calipers Riv put on Rams, Roms, Roadeos and Roadinis. The problem for you is an old Riv Road may have come before those brakes existed, in which case you have short-reach.

[maxcr]

Thanks Joe, I don’t think I know what I need to measure and I don’t have a wheel mounted to do it properly.
I found this on an old thread and the seller said I would fit 32 under fenders on it with a centerpull which makes me want to think that they will work...

The Roads and "road standard" and "long-lows" were all built around short-reach brakes, and went to a 48mm brake reach spec to maximize clearance. Now, that 48mm had 1mm of so of float upward before the brake required modification, and Waterford reserved/reserves a 2mm placement tolerance for bridges, so if you got one that was on the short end of okay, then a 28 or a 29 might be the biggest thing you could stuff in there--and it would still pass QC. The "right" thing to do for 1 1/4" tires + fenders in the late 1990's would have been to go to cantilevers, which I think was available on request for the Long-Lows, but some folks hated/hate them....

Once the BR-600 came back into production, the spec got changed to take advantage of that brake's increased (standard) reach. With them, even with a mid-slot spec, you can get a 32 under the bridges easily, and a 35 fits okay, depending on your braze-ons.

[Joe Bernard]

If your seller is claiming 32s under fenders then I think you're good. Getchu some Racers!

[maxcr]

I hope so! PM sent to Jack for the medium reach Paul's

Thanks

Max

[Jack K]

It appears the silver Paul's Racer-M's have been claimed.

-Jack

[Jack K]

Updated list of FS goodies below...

As always, happy to combine shipping on multiple items, which obviously makes sense for smaller stuff. My goal is to on average break even on the shipping.

Cheers,

-Jack K.

Newly added:

• NEW! Big Agnes *Bikepack* Copper Spur HV UL1 Tent -- 2 lb 12 oz including all stakes, guy lines and the stuff sack covered in "daisy chain" loops! This is the latest bikepacking specific version of BA's famed 1 person Copper Spur freestanding tent. The Bikepack version has many small upgrades from the standard Copper Spur, but most importantly it uses shorter pole sections so it can be strapped to most bike's handlebars, between the brake levers. Read about it here: https://www.bigagnes.com/Copper-Spur-HV-UL1-Bikepack  Received for Christmas, but never even opened the stuff sack, still has all tags attached. Santa got my order wrong, I wanted the 2 person version of this tent, so I bought it myself and am quietly selling this one that was gifted to me. MSRP $399, $350 + $15 shipping
• NEW-ish Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 MTN GLO Tent -- 3 lb 4 oz including all stakes, guy lines, stuff sack and LED lighting sewn into roof of tent. This is the 2 person version of BA's Copper Spur freestanding tent, with the addition of a string of very low power LED's sewn into the roof of the tent. Creates plenty of light to read or play cards for the duration of your trip using just two AA batteries (or a USB powerbank). If you camp with a partner, way better than blinding each other with headlamps. Bought last spring for a bike touring trip I didn't end up taking, then I switched recumbents and this was about an inch too long to fit under the frame of the new bike, so I switched to the Bikepack version of this tent. Slept in exactly one night in my backyard with a tarp under it, so a 9 year old pal could "try camping". Never wet, never eaten in, no dirt, no marks, no tears, no nothing ...  See it here: https://www.rei.com/product/880753/big-agnes-copper-spur-ul-2-mtnglo-tent    $325 + $15 shipping
• NEW Evernew Titanium .6L Pan -- This 600ml pot is new, unused, never carried in a pack or pannier. It came as part of a set, but I don't have a use for this particular pot. Perfect pot for ultralight solo adventures.$28 + $5 shipping
  

Leftovers from previous post:

• NEW-IN-BOX Paul's Racer F/R Brake Set -- Center mount, anodized black, comes with straddle cables, cable hangers and Kool-Stop salmon shoes (I did install the provided shoes onto the front caliper in order to hold it up to my fork to judge the clearances), $245 (Reduced to $235) / pair + $10 shipping  These guys: https://www.rivbike.com/products/brakes-centerpull-paul-racer?variant=3874438283277
• (SOLD) NEW-IN-BOX VO Grand Cru F/R Brake Set -- Polished silver finish, bought new and stored in my closet. Just like you'd get from VO. $140 + $10 shipping  These guys:
  https://velo-orange.com/products/grand-cru-long-reach-brakes
• (2x SOLD) NEW Tange Techno-Glide Headset (0x still available) -- Absolutely beautiful 1" threaded headset with polished silver finish, sealed stainless angular contact cartridge bearings and O-rings, 35.3mm stack height, 26.4mm crown race, have 2 to sell, both were sealed in original OEM packaging until I opened one to take photos. $60 / headset + $5 shipping
• NEW Deda Bar Tape -- Decent bar tape, I've used a fair bit of it over the years. Not expensive, not organic/vegan, not high-tech (unless you count the Graphene infused micro-encapsulated nano-gel technology that's humbly referred to as merely "soft touch" on the box), but easy to wrap, decently comfortable and durable enough. $9 (Now $6) / box + $3.50 shipping
  

Two colors available:

(1x SOLD) Cream / Ivory Perforated (2x still available) -- Box says "White", but it's really a much more pleasant cream. Drillium model with a diagonal row of 4 tiny lightening holes every .5" that look pretty cool when wrapped and I guess they also improve grip or channel away sweat or break laminar flow of air over the bars. Or something useful... 

• (SOLD) Ocean Dark Blue -- Looks like a dark navy blue to me, but the handlebar tape engineers at Deda are the experts and they see this as "Dark Ocean Blue". Non-perforated, non-Drillium type for extra solidity and a more 21'st century look.

• (SOLD) NEW-IN-BOX Shimano XT CS-M760 Cassette 11/34 9s -- Ordered for a project, but never installed on a bike. $45 + $7 shipping
• NEW-IN-BOX Shimano Tiagra RD-4700-GS Rear Derailleur: 10s, longer cage for doubles up to 34T or triples up to 32T. $33 (Reduced to $30) + $7 shipping   This guy:
  https://www.performancebike.com/shimano-rd4700gs-tiagra-10speed-rear-derailleur-grey-ird4700gs/p479703
• NEW-IN-BOX Shimano Tiagra FD-4600-B Front Derailleur: 10s, bottom pull, intended for double cranks, clamp on. $25 + $5 shipping   This guy:
  https://www.performancebike.com/shimano-tiagra-fd4600-2x10-front-derailleur-brazeon-ifd4600f/p310047
• NEW / Take-Off Shimano Sora FD-R3000 Front Derailleur: 9s, bottom pull, intended for double cranks, clamp on ((31.8 or 34.9mm). $20 + $5 shipping   This guy:
  https://www.performancebike.com/shimano-sora-fdr3000-9speed-double-34.9-31.8-28.6mm-front-derailleur-only-com-31102/p508539
• LN Blackburn Speed Reader: Used, but not much, attaches to handlebar to hold a tablet (Zwift) or book (old school) while riding your trainer. $10 + actual shipping

[Jack K]

Paul's Racer brakes are sold.

[maxcr]

Joe and Jack, thanks for your help. 

The Paul brakes worked great, take a look at the final build. I took a trip to Vermont last weekend, where James and Candice (and Mark) did their magic and a bunch of parts plus this frame and fork turned into this sweet bike. They also did some amazing work on my other bikes, but that's for another thread.

I've said it before but they are the really awesome: knowledgeable, diligent, patient and overall just great people. If you haven't tuned into their instagram feed, take a look it's a great way to get to know them a bit.

I'm still getting used to the drivetrain, but the bike feels great, really light and responsive... it's a ton of fun especially after riding my Hunqapillar fully loaded with a bunch of racks and bags. I got a great deal on the frame last year, I think it was in an accident since there's a bulge on the headtube, but the frame looks good, it is true, rides great and James agreed that I still will get many years of enjoyment out of it. 

To be honest I was sad to see the SimpleOne go to another list member earlier this month, but with this one built up I'm confident it's a better fit for my riding and my stable. The frame was listed as a 62cm, the custom geo is exactly what I wanted for my long legs / pbh of 91, with a tall seat tube and slightly shorter 58.5cm top tube to avoid stretching out the reach too much.

Max, enjoying this newly built custom in Cambridge, MA

On Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 7:30:57 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:

[Jack K]

Max,

Thanks for the update, it's great to see the Racer M's found such a great home! Really love the blue & cream with silver components and the mix of bits of classic and more modern aesthetic.

The first photo was taken in Cambridge? It sure looks like Cambridge. I've moved around a fair bit for work, but my favorite move was two years I spent in Watertown right on the Cambridge border. Really a fabulous place to live, but even more so if you're a cyclist. Really, really miss that place ...

Cheers,

-Jack

[maxcr]

Hi Jack,

Indeed, it is Cambridge, right off Harvard Sq. Not only the racers found a good home, but the cassette and chain I got from you are in there as well.

True, a fabulous place for cyclists, especially now with fewer cars on the street. It's hard to beat a slow ride by the river all the way to Watertown :)

Thanks Again

Max