Lets see your modern bikes with long reach sidepulls.

[doomridesout]

Title says it all... My next bike will be a mid-reach rim brake road bike... Still deciding on lugged steel F/F or titanium with the new Whisky fork. Lets see and talk about the bikes you have with the current gen of dual pivot mid reach brakes.

[John H.]

I'll play- Ti Eriksen with Grand Cru brakes, Serotta long reach fork, and Honjos.
I will be releasing this one into the wild soon-

[sandyrs]

https://i.imgur.com/VpU0rOCh.jpg

The brakes are TRP.

[dave thompson]

Milholland Rapid Tour.

[Big Dan]

R600

[DRZRM]

OK, Maxxis Re-Fuse tubeless 32s and a Record 10 medium cage RD, love this setup.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/drzrm/20161118_120849_zps1xrv7huh.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/drzrm/20160803_105851_zps3az1fdga.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/drzrm/20160803_105901_zpsopflgxd8.jpg

[EricEstlund]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3932/15663712135_c2414af11e_z.jpg

[Mzilliox]

a couple here:
Waterford light touring:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5563/30192328070_c71a37b7da_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MZZzfw)getting personal (https://flic.kr/p/MZZzfw) by Matt.zilliox (https://www.flickr.com/photos/41573599@N06/), on Flickr

Laivecase All Road
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2918/33343033172_82330dac21_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/SNpL7h)top gear (https://flic.kr/p/SNpL7h) by Matt.zilliox (https://www.flickr.com/photos/41573599@N06/), on Flickr

[Ken Robb]

Rivendell Rambouillet and Romulus both have these brakes. You might be able to find one used. They have similar geometry but the Rambo has slightly more elaborate lugs and more of its tubes are heat-treated than those on the Romulus.

[Waldo]

2016 Chris Kvale with Velo Orange Grand Cru brakes, Shamals, and Compass 32s.

[teleguy57]

For those with carbon folks would love to know the model you chose and how big a tire you can fit.

[doomridesout]

Two that tickled my fancy to begin with (I know the second is center-pull, it's still awesome):
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-t3VNLao5r04/VG6FfjLwI5I/AAAAAAAABpk/0Rps9bEP5yw/w1045-h784-no/IMG_0140.JPG
http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae236/bicycletricycle/bicycles%20that%20i%20like/3173CE30-A9F2-48E5-B03E-0F226BA5C134_zpscrvgbbrc.jpg

[mistermo]

Rivendell Rambouillet and Romulus both have these brakes. You might be able to find one used. They have similar geometry but the Rambo has slightly more elaborate lugs and more of its tubes are heat-treated than those on the Romulus.

Others:
Black Mountain Cycles Road
Independent Fabrication Club Racer
Soma ES
Rivendell Roadeo
Surly Pacer
Gunnar Sport
Chris King Cielo Sportiff
Comotion Nor'wester



Not Mine:
http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697936508&stc=1&d=1489938284

[Jimbo251]

My Hampco.
Seven Fork, Grand Cru brakes. Honjo's.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5748/30596228993_8b6bca1b74_c.jpg

[Jimbo251]

Not Mine:
http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697936508&stc=1&d=1489938284

"Like"

[bicycletricycle]

Two that tickled my fancy to begin with (I know the second is center-pull, it's still awesome):
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-t3VNLao5r04/VG6FfjLwI5I/AAAAAAAABpk/0Rps9bEP5yw/w1045-h784-no/IMG_0140.JPG
http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae236/bicycletricycle/bicycles%20that%20i%20like/3173CE30-A9F2-48E5-B03E-0F226BA5C134_zpscrvgbbrc.jpg
wait a minute, that is my bicycle!

[Frankwurst]

wait a minute, that is my bicycle!

It's still awesome.:beer:

[fa63]

With real long reach brakes, not the mid reach kind :)

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170321/b164c8072dfa42e05d4b4307d9eabf89.jpg

[Tim Porter]

Another blue Hampsten Strada Bianca, Shimano mid-reach brakes:

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a583/porterphoto1/IMG_5694_zpsesfzvbap.jpg

Note flat pedals for summer ridin' around.

[David Kirk]

One of my recent favorites.

dave

[thirdgenbird]

This is a better version of the gravel bike thread :)

[sandyrs]

For those with carbon folks would love to know the model you chose and how big a tire you can fit.

The All-City Mr Pink comes with the Whisky fork. Currently running 25's with fenders. Could easily clear a 30 with fenders. Not sure about without. Probably in the 33-35 range.

[marciero]

Mid reach on this one

[jbay]

I've put the couplers, the Tektro 539s and Seven's own 5E mid-reach fork to extensive use:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gqPWBM8uvOAiON_nnZ8JI3M0ch-IUM8YKNyfoVzhHu0HPB0XOJhKjH8fdPKgQ8K1YUZvjLNzzgmkh OfOrzyZ5xiGSOdOePHTrnMMJPazG1QpKbmL0fNSp0ziyEbrGbm RQEbFlzAhcUeaUrNdpTIRB9Ng1w-bWBcKRvh6k_91H_mWAaHTqMHjqQD34B2QJvhkwu2tioTeuAMcQ u8Utpn5I5-uV16YeGSTp3Eqi917tb4xITNWHUqYrjdUz1YjR1Jxi_ImiSLsE QBFLRguAxEZ8bdcbiputQPAnWNWVy3HzQdgXKoulFX9Ru8m6Ya Z4FqcxKhh7bIdLSEbzoT0A6hJwuGhOh10Kyd-FczdvRYGe1lB0SM2GYy1O-0DR0GPvKvB5TSSwo-JbEmsWGX9MxPlUP2pb1FrsqMkrqooNEG3ZK2KBb2YrqYZ4_r3v ZwwHOG-S1cXYSp4qzeVzMR_-zKygUrnOHU8qdPRP_xYl1HfOUvup0cAWl3rIr89tQgrIjHbpeZ 0_LdyHdBmNq2efSq19tFpne7P8mWDl1VXZWo65X4fBd-vCTMe9CKf8vRWeIxOOzZqoLu9RVvoAxtSb0XSuyWMsZakd7pcz hxCAUHR_YtVC_vR85zh=w2026-h1350-no

[JasonF]

Still being born, but this Kirk JKS is going to be awesome....long reach brakes and room for 35's.

[KidWok]

Oh man...this is possibly one of my favorite categories of bikes, yet the one that I repeatedly can't justify holding onto. I've had a S&S Co-Motion NorWester and also picked up a Curtlo from here. Both of them have ended up being culled when I went through purges due to functional overlap. I have road bikes that will happily take 28's and then my Gunnar Crosshairs has a road-like geometry and will take up to 38's. So many beautiful bikes in this thread.

Tai

[mistermo]

Oh man...this is possibly one of my favorite categories of bikes, yet the one that I repeatedly can't justify holding onto. I've had a S&S Co-Motion NorWester and also picked up a Curtlo from here. Both of them have ended up being culled when I went through purges due to functional overlap. I have road bikes that will happily take 28's and then my Gunnar Crosshairs has a road-like geometry and will take up to 38's. So many beautiful bikes in this thread.

Tai

This is precisely my predicament. My favorite category of bike, but when I've got road and cross bikes, it never gets called into service.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Bikes/i-msDJzjw/2/X2/IMG_0049-X2.jpg

[doomridesout]

This Kirk that gets posted across the hall once in a while is one of my favorite bikes in this genre, apologies to Mr. Flowers for the repost but it's all love:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/Mr_Penut/image_zpseraxhkoc.jpeg

[54ny77]

dang that's nice. :cool:

This Kirk that gets posted across the hall once in a while is one of my favorite bikes in this genre, apologies to Mr. Flowers for the repost but it's all love:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/Mr_Penut/image_zpseraxhkoc.jpeg

[crankles]

My Alliance All-Road. in both "minivan" and "partydress-race" configurations

[yancy0303]

My All-City Mr Pink with Whisky road fork and Tektro R539 brakes

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170330/f527bdc3ff076c97fdd1f2f2ab58129a.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170330/30a114c86beaad68d6a92d250311cae9.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170330/c83396546f03354836c4fc4f7a71c9d8.jpg


........_o
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[gomango]

My All-City Mr Pink with Whisky road fork and Tektro R539 brakes

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170330/f527bdc3ff076c97fdd1f2f2ab58129a.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170330/30a114c86beaad68d6a92d250311cae9.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170330/c83396546f03354836c4fc4f7a71c9d8.jpg


........_o
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....(_)/(_)

Looks great.

My brother bought one this winter and he loves it so far.

[Clean39T]

With real long reach brakes, not the mid reach kind :)

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170321/b164c8072dfa42e05d4b4307d9eabf89.jpg



That looks like a Lynskey R460...how fat of tires did you get on there??


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[Geeheeb]

Not really the same, but 650b on a Lemond courtesy of long reach brakes:

http://i66.tinypic.com/fjggaf.jpg

[Gartenmeister]

Old photo. Has 700x42 on it now, with room to spare.

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[54ny77]

whoa, my eyes did a double take on that bike, thought it was two images morphed (the two top tubes). very nice rig. why the two top tubes?



Old photo. Has 700x42 on it now, with room to spare.

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[eddief]

https://goo.gl/photos/6GM9WM6U4xNeDVSZ6

[eddief]

one more time.

[bicycletricycle]

I liked this bike

http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae236/bicycletricycle/IMG_3005_zps74414180.jpg

[doomridesout]

Can anybody who also rides the current generation of Shimano short reach brakes like Ultegra 6800 and DA9000 tell me how their mid or long reach calipers feel in comparison? I have a bike with hydro disc now and a bike with Ultegra calipers and I can definitely tell a difference between them, but the Ultegra calipers definitely have all the stopping power I need, even in the mountains. Is it going to be a big difference going to the Grand Cru, the TRP, or the Shimano?

[Big Dan]

To me the Shimano R600 and R650 feel the same as a regular 7700 or 6500 brake calipers.

I'm in South Florida, so brake use is optional.

:rolleyes:

[AngryScientist]

very nice rig. why the two top tubes?

because rivendell bikes are not heavy enough as it is, loaded down with steel forks, steel railed leather saddles, full cage pedals, and fancy waxed canvass luggage, so they throw in an extra top tube to keep the weight up.

:banana::banana:

[sparky33]

why the two top tubes?
...because then you get to have more lugs.

[doomridesout]

Yeah... To me there was a noticeable improvement when I switched from 7800 to 9000 series brakes, and I'm hoping to move back to a more mountainous area soon so I'd really like a comparison with the current best in caliper braking from people who have serious descending.

I'm basically thinking I want to build a fat tire road racing bike for the mountains and don't want to give up the weight for disc or deal with it mechanically. If I give up a lot between the best modern calipers and mid-reach brakes, I might rethink (probably build to max out the pads on a short reach caliper).

Plus: Any thoughts on brake feel when mixing Shimano super SLR pull levers with these brakes?

[zennmotion]

Can anybody who also rides the current generation of Shimano short reach brakes like Ultegra 6800 and DA9000 tell me how their mid or long reach calipers feel in comparison? I have a bike with hydro disc now and a bike with Ultegra calipers and I can definitely tell a difference between them, but the Ultegra calipers definitely have all the stopping power I need, even in the mountains. Is it going to be a big difference going to the Grand Cru, the TRP, or the Shimano?

I've ridden both and the answer is...

Centerpulls are awesomer in every way.

[fourflys]

not much difference to me in short or med/long reach brakes....

Here is my Black Mtn Road

https://photos.smugmug.com/Sports/Cycling/i-fx9X7zH/0/XL/BMC%20Road%20in%20the%20Sun-XL.jpg

[John H.]

How do you like the Whiskey fork?
Would the fork also work with a short reach brake? Or mid-reach only?

My All-City Mr Pink with Whisky road fork and Tektro R539 brakes



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[Gartenmeister]

because rivendell bikes are not heavy enough as it is, loaded down with steel forks, steel railed leather saddles, full cage pedals, and fancy waxed canvass luggage, so they throw in an extra top tube to keep the weight up.

:banana::banana:

That bike as pictured, with everything except for the front rack, but including Brooks, leather tape, obese tires, cross levers, pedals and the double top tube, weighs under 25lbs. Since I believe Grant says a useful bike begins around 25lbs, with the rack it qualifies.

[doomridesout]

I think the Whisky fork is for mid-reach only, you can't run a short reach caliper on it and hit the rim. It seems like a great option, particularly if you can't handle the looks of the Seven and Wound-Up forks.

[merckx]

Old photo. Has 700x42 on it now, with room to spare.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3zAC0dLctKSUP9ssndMtGHSWQeN5fh4I01wpp0gokU9CtluIAB ELeBFOuJqdguMap5xry7U_syUw-9fiGV0sNdtR6g6L8Jsaz6RGlKfE4XVwq0JfNm88pQLHEfmPKd--P4sA4PwnoXEtkVp1kcgwz8fOBeaeTpkzj6SukYN61JoUDfIbSi 27gyiKyu9Tp49d8om_Ikpu8B9xGVkJxDhT0F7QseD_KxRXxp1z B9oZtwrA_MR64NweSGeUFo65qUkW8kQ5Lsg92n8PhE3akwJKOi LQ1g_VoVJg3Ops1OVm-bI7IsWDs4B1OjmtTPE6NkEaA9bbALbLaq0v9BShqF1tVrE0I62 41NjnDUNeSO1rUGp79Sw0kSmsmn8xzPtQmNJQ71Sb771b7wW2f E02Q_3OhyBUOjVTctoZ9I1r0H3i0hDOAZTQNl1cOhce-xwtmtGswq4p8_J-D57a2Sn07WLq9qPNFHpDBEB_wIq8b83cBactyc7a6yR2HRabXy RPn6zbkR1J47kresalTJo50w-iAE2wT9tJg8pPUnS9fsP7vRwT0L54Hxdwyg9VH6E7WXuEujakx GBuGxwdhPIjkC-N5ZBH9KIP4kOgg5AznMCvrpn5WQ09Y8qZ=w1431-h1073-no


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I like this machine.

[weisan]

http://alicehui.com/pics/nc/img/2.jpg

[Peter B]

Custom randoRex.

[rousseau]

Lets see your modern bikes with long reach sidepulls.

Title says it all... My next bike will be a mid-reach rim brake road bike... Still deciding on lugged steel F/F or titanium with the new Whisky fork. Lets see and talk about the bikes you have with the current gen of dual pivot mid reach brakes.

I know this thread is four pages long, but it started before I joined the site. Can anyone explain what these terms mean to the uninitiated?

[classtimesailer]

Mid reach and long reach brakes have longer arms which let you fit taller/fatter tires on your bike provided the frame has clearance(fork blades/crown and brake bridge/stays). Some folks use the longer reach to run smaller 650B wheels and even fatter tires. The longer reach also allows room for fenders under the brake and above the tires. Some frames are designed for longer than normal reach brakes like my Milwaukee Road and you can't use regular modern Campy or Shimano (short reach) brakes. Some say mid-long reach brakes are less effective or whatever. Whatever. Mine will fit fenders and 28s.

[jbf]

1697944331

[Andy340]

Attached image

[Ed-B]

I know this thread is four pages long, but it started before I joined the site. Can anyone explain what these terms mean to the uninitiated?

These terms apply to side-pull caliper brakes and describe the distance from the center of the mounting hole to the center of the braking surface of the rim.

Short reach brakes are what you normally find on road racing bikes. The mid and longer reach brakes are usually specified when the bike is going to be fitted with larger tires and/or fenders. Also, as mentioned before, long reach brakes are frequently used when converting 700C bikes to 650B wheels, which have a 19mm smaller radius. You swap from short to long reach brakes and change the wheels from 700C to 650B so you can fit bigger tires.

In general they have the following dimensions:

A short reach brake typically will adjust between 39-49mm.

A mid reach brake (aka normal reach) is typically 47-57mm.

A long reach brake is typically from 57-73mm.

Also, as the brakes get longer, the arms are usually wider, and may employ quick release mechanism that allow the caliper to open further to clear a larger, inflated tire.

Ed.

[ORMojo]

May as well post here also!

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4370/35678970274_b8ae17e8de_k.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4364/36513612385_cf30e79672_k.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4417/36513603445_cdbc420d41_k.jpg

[Bradford]

https://photos.smugmug.com/Bikes/i-msDJzjw/2/X2/IMG_0049-X2.jpg
This is precisely my predicament. My favorite category of bike, but when I've got road and cross bikes, it never gets called into service.

mistermo should change his name to misternuts :D

This bike lives in Colorado now and I couldn't be happier. Since he sold it to me it is getting all of my riding time. My normal ride is half dirt, half pavement, up hill for about an hour, then some 45 mph descents back home. Its about 2 pounds heavier than my Legend, but its more comfortable (especially on the GP4000 28s/wide rims), and a much better riding position for the solo rides I do. I'll keep my Legend for times I ride with other people, but this is the perfect bike for 95% of the riding I do.

What a great bike for just riding.

[Lyle_Savant]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170813/760666295cd355252408502c5c52c940.jpg
I do a couple of 25 mile rides a week on my KHS.


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[rousseau]

These terms apply to side-pull caliper brakes and describe the distance from the center of the mounting hole to the center of the braking surface of the rim.

Short reach brakes are what you normally find on road racing bikes. The mid and longer reach brakes are usually specified when the bike is going to be fitted with larger tires and/or fenders. Also, as mentioned before, long reach brakes are frequently used when converting 700C bikes to 650B wheels, which have a 19mm smaller radius. You swap from short to long reach brakes and change the wheels from 700C to 650B so you can fit bigger tires.

In general they have the following dimensions:

A short reach brake typically will adjust between 39-49mm.

A mid reach brake (aka normal reach) is typically 47-57mm.

A long reach brake is typically from 57-73mm.

Also, as the brakes get longer, the arms are usually wider, and may employ quick release mechanism that allow the caliper to open further to clear a larger, inflated tire.

Ed.
Thanks, I had no idea. I've purchased brakes a few times online and never saw any of these options, so I didn't know about them. Perhaps they're a bit specialist? Or not common on road bikes?

[hampco]

Still a favorite:

[mhespenheide]

Still a favorite:

Well, that's just gorgeous. The seatpost, stem, cages, and tanwalls put it over the top.

[Luwabra]

BUMP bc its my jam and these bikes are BA

[Big Dan]

R600 brakes
https://i.imgur.com/Dq398iN.jpg

[R3awak3n]

R600 brakes
https://i.imgur.com/Dq398iN.jpg

lovely

[happycampyer]

...because then you get to have more lugs.
And lugs are the cycling equivalent of cowbell.

[Peter B]

Randorex--don't overlook fillet-brazed.

[Lyle_Savant]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180321/6304ea2af1c08ac9f4c01bbc4117f4c2.jpg

KHS Flite 320

[Mzilliox]

Randorex--don't overlook fillet-brazed.

whoa, want!

[bobswire]

Soma Stanyan '18 Last year Soma bought back the Stanyan but this time for quill stems. I had the original Stanyan with polished lugs and love how it rode and handled but sold it in order to purchase a Black Mountain Monster Cross. 3 weeks ago American Cyclery had a great sale on this newest Stanyan '18 so I jumped at it.
Just finished building it up this week. These photos don't do the pearl white justice. I have a set of Soma SL Supple Vitesse 700x33 tires coming in today that will be put on this bike.

http://i63.tinypic.com/2gw9hdi.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/e7o5nb.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/2pqwgig.jpg

[mhespenheide]

KHS Flite 320

Lyle, you've posted this twice and I'm really curious about it -- can you clarify that it is indeed running mid-reach brakes? KHS's website only says "Tektro brake calipers" without mentioning that they're mid-reach, and specs 700x23 tires. I'm wondering if it's short-reach (standard) brakes.

[zetroc]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4399/36097899780_10bafde706_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WZRaYq)
2017-08-10_10-32-15 (https://flic.kr/p/WZRaYq) by steve cortez (https://www.flickr.com/photos/cortezcycles/), on Flickr

[AngryScientist]

depends on the definition of "modern"?

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CrvMdJuEaXA/Wmz82caQIEI/AAAAAAAAC90/4mu2wlzXkfoR4jEQxA08eN4KuPBBlxaDQCLcBGAs/s1200/IMG_1979.JPG

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ONQM_4oz-e8/Wmz823hNIGI/AAAAAAAAC98/a-y_Lo8_H6cax3PjuvZOj8u6UHCW7dtKwCLcBGAs/s800/IMG_1982.JPG

[AngryScientist]

and then there is this one. definitely modern.

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6S6GBwza9Ow/WcJrLmjeqjI/AAAAAAAAC4U/aMa1uqzQRlAnArDxXOUtNoP5U5I0oH0KQCLcBGAs/s1240/IMG_1226.JPG

[muz]

1697957298

[Andy340]

in original studio mode

[Sparshall]

NOS 2017 Bombtrack Audax
http://i66.tinypic.com/wckbkn.jpg
Just picked this up of eBay for a great deal. Switched out the stock promax calipers to TRP RG957. I plan on changing out the cassette to 11-32 and will throw on some Ritchey bars that I already have. I started with WTB Exposure 34 tires that mounted up well on the stock DT wheels. Day 1 they measured 33mm and cleared easily but over a few days/rides they swelled up to 35mm and started to rub ever so slightly under effort. I just mounted some Gravelking 32 slicks. They measure 32 today, but will hopefully gain a mm or 2.

[witcombusa]

My 2005 Build Mercian Audax Special.
32mm tires and fenders under the 57mm brakes.

[edward12]

My Rock Lobster road bike with 32's. Best of all worlds.

[Clean39T]

1697957298

I somehow missed this when it was posted - stunning bike and backdrop :beer:

[dubrat]

So did I.

Dang muz nice

[happycampyer]

Thought I had posted this here but apparently not. Like a certain watch company's slogan, I don't really own this bike, I'm just taking care of it until RichtheRoadie buys it from me...


Eriksen-built Hampsten Strada Bianca ti with mid-reach brakes, as built in 2016 but basically the same today:
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-jjbhcCv/0/d428d6ac/XL/i-jjbhcCv-XL.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-3hPJckM/0/cb5b529b/XL/i-3hPJckM-XL.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-xqNTJXr/0/dc5f1e48/XL/i-xqNTJXr-XL.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-86VkH53/0/a6da622f/XL/i-86VkH53-XL.jpg

As built in 2012:
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-HG2rBS6/0/7e58f4bf/X2/i-HG2rBS6-X2.jpg

Hard to believe that the bike is 8 years old.

[mhespenheide]

Felt F1PR, running TRP RG957's.

[charliedid]

[QUOTE=happycampyer;2710419]Thought I had posted this here but apparently not. Like a certain watch company's slogan, I don't really own this bike, I'm just taking care of it until RichtheRoadie buys it from me...


Eriksen-built Hampsten Strada Bianca ti with mid-reach brakes, as built in 2016 but basically the same today:

Beauty

[mass_biker]

All City Mr. Pink - updated the stock brakes with VO Grand Cru...thanks PL!

[robt57]

My 2000 Strong was my main road bike for 12 years, then repurposed with a SS ENO and a longer steel fork with BR-650s.

And the BR-650s are strong non flexy, albeit a bit heavy, good stoppers!

[lavi]

Some very nice rides. That Hampsten and Kirk. Damn.

[weisan]

http://alicehui.com/1/Weigle.jpg

[ERK55]

Eh...you could drive a truck through there.

[David in Maine]

These pictures are as delivered with 28C Rene Herse tires. Currently riding with 32C Grand Bois Cypres. You can see why I went custom--I have a freakishly long torso for my height. I'm not sure why my photo uploads always seem out of focus--they look fine on my computer and on Flickr. Oh well.

David

[weisan]

Eh...you could drive a truck through there.

That's the whole point.

[sjbraun]

Strada Bianca by Hampsten

[oldmill]

http://https://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697998425&stc=1&d=1588460547

[8aaron8]

TRP 957's and compass knobby 38's
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48283816042_3c86c32f66_b.jpg

[dbh]

http://https://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697998425&stc=1&d=1588460547

I love this. I had an ANT road fixie that sadly died a premature death due to the roads paved with salt here in New England. Love to see more pics of this.

[oldmill]

Hi dbh - thanks and yeah. I love this bike. Will post a few more pix soon

[happycampyer]

in original studio mode
Too funny that you posted this photo in this thread in August 2017:

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showpost.php?p=2219003&postcount=56

Amazing how time flies! I wish I had couplers on my SB ti—may need to send it to Bilenky for a retrofit...

[ERK55]

That's the whole point.

That was my point.

[weisan]

:dthat was my point.

:d

[oldmill]

http://https://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697998570&stc=1&d=1588551787

http://https://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697998572&stc=1&d=1588551787

http://https://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697998571&stc=1&d=1588551787

[mktng]

Fresh from Tim @ Granville Bicycles

Long reach. Clearance for 42+.
Currently running 30's under the Honjo's.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200509/cb1275f7a77195320c347d855d0ce5a0.jpg

[dbh]

Fresh from Tim @ Granville Bicycles

Long reach. Clearance for 42+.
Currently running 30's under the Honjo's.



I have its level top-tubed cousin. Riding 25's w/out fenders now, but should be able to do 28/30s w/fenders and 32 w/out.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49759450542_74fff3b1f5_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iP5c45)00000IMG_00000_BURST20200410141509511_COVE R (https://flic.kr/p/2iP5c45) by dbh1836 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/25850012@N05/), on Flickr

[gbcoupe]

I think these are more mid reach. Probably made by Tektro.

[Clancy]

I think these are more mid reach. Probably made by Tektro.

I see you’re stocked-up for the quarantine!

Shrunk much since the lock down started? (The inventory, not you!)

[gbcoupe]

I see you’re stocked-up for the quarantine!

Shrunk much since the lock down started? (The inventory, not you!)

We just had several spring shipments arrive, so yes, we are pretty well stocked! We're both still working (not from home). Consumption hasn't changed any.

Always happy to show off the bikes. That spot just happens to have the best lighting in the basement. Wine shots are incidental.

[merckxman]

Jamie Swan, will take 32s without fenders, 28 with. Campagnolo equipped but used Shimano brakes.

[sjbraun]

Built with Velo-Orange Gran Cru brakes

[Sparshall]

TRP RG957 clearing WTB Exposure 34s (measuring closer to 36mm)....also, not my beer bottle and window was already broken ;)
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200510/7c844e939008bce61b4f93b1ec8b97f1.jpeg


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[keevon]

Black Mountain Cycles Road, 64cm, VO Grand Cru brakes, 32mm Gravelkings. I have 15mm or so of clearance between the tire and brakes, which should be enough for fenders.

https://i.ibb.co/CHG1fLq/IMG-20200506-182018.jpg (https://i.ibb.co/ZMDL093/IMG-20200506-182018.jpg)

https://i.ibb.co/YNSG2rT/IMG-20200506-182132.jpg (https://i.ibb.co/Fh1t6Pq/IMG-20200506-182132.jpg)

[donevwil]

I miss that bike.;)

[Bici-Sonora]

Built with Velo-Orange Gran Cru brakes


I love that bike.


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[kiwisimon]

my new bike with 28s on, plenty of room to go bigger with more grip in November. Hopefully we'll be doing organized rides then.

[David Benson]

Not sidepulls
Paul Racer M opens wider than Velo Orange Grand Cru for easy wheel changes with 35s

Fun mode
https://live.staticflickr.com/7802/47451165682_0026ae2b90_c.jpg

Winter mode
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/46801162215_ac6826dfd5_c.jpg

How I found out about Gran Crus and 35s:
https://live.staticflickr.com/7312/9461023977_ce0a078b70_c.jpg

[bigman]

Love this bike

[bigman]

Oops

[ERK55]

Not sidepulls
Paul Racer M opens wider than Velo Orange Grand Cru for easy wheel changes with 35s

Fun mode
https://live.staticflickr.com/7802/47451165682_0026ae2b90_c.jpg

Winter mode
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/46801162215_ac6826dfd5_c.jpg

How I found out about Gran Crus and 35s:
https://live.staticflickr.com/7312/9461023977_ce0a078b70_c.jpg

?? How is that? I have the Gran Cru brakes on one bike and the Paul Racer M’s on another bike (direct mount). With the Racer M’s, even using Campy levers I need to let out some air in order to change 32c tires.

[choke]

?? How is that? I have the Gran Cru brakes on one bike and the Paul Racer M’s on another bike (direct mount). With the Racer M’s, even using Campy levers I need to let out some air in order to change 32c tires.Do you unhook the cross cable? I have direct mounted Racer Ms and I don't have any problem removing a 32 without deflating.

[thirdgenbird]

I had to deflate 32s to get them out of my gran cru brakes even with the extra release at the lever. I won’t miss that.

[David Benson]

?? How is that? I have the Gran Cru brakes on one bike and the Paul Racer M’s on another bike (direct mount). With the Racer M’s, even using Campy levers I need to let out some air in order to change 32c tires.

If I am running fat tyres I unhook the straddle wire to remove the wheel.
I replaced the MTB brake shoes that come with the Racer Ms with shorter Kool Stop cyclocross pads so that the brake arms would open wider.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49900112141_cd5160ee73_c.jpg

[slup]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49848902196_9243969f58_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iWYDUY)


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49662249233_9c6c796c4d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iEu1ur)

[happycampyer]

^ That is a beauty. Who is the builder? Love the stem.

[slup]

Frame is from Riccorsa and stem is from Arko Bici (slovakia)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49663073632_ecea8d8529_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iEyeyd)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49663068292_1dbf30ba09_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iEycY9)

[Mr B]

Truly stunning, you must be stoked with it. Perfect build.

[slup]

@Mr B
@happycamper

Thank you