Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Paramount Frame -- Installed the bar tape & checked the wheel to brake pad gap

The front brake pad to wheel rim gap is as small as I can make it without it rubbing when not applied.  The wheel is slightly out of true so there's a slight wobble when the wheel is turning.  This requires that there be a slightly larger gap from the pad to the braking surface on the rim.  The smaller the gap can be, the more responsive the brakes will feel and perform... 

The rear brake pad to wheel gap.  There's slightly less wobble on the rear wheel so the gap can be a little smaller than on the front... 

Cinelli bar tape, as installed.  I chose to leave a section of the handlebar near the gooseneck exposed. 

The bar tape was just long enough (not much extra length...). 

The fit of the brake lever hood to the bar is very good (no gaps).

The front end of the bike is basically done.  Next is the drivetrain... 


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