Thanks for your comments Brian. I realize stuff happens, it is just very frustrating to have to compromise on my all out custom touring bike. This is why I bought a custom frame instead of an off the rack frame.
I think a pair of custom straps that have a 1" offset to them would work and look ok if done nicely.
cheers,
Rod kronenberg
Fort Collins, CO
> Rod,
\r?\n>
\r?\n> With bicycles it is often possible to solve an unexpected problem by stopping to
\r?\n> think out a viable and PRACTICAL solution to the problem. Personally, if I were
\r?\n> faced with such a situation, the first thing is not to cause a compromise in the
\r?\n> function or longevity of the bike. Give a sincere try to making an adaptor that
\r?\n> works and looks professional first, maybe even a rack modification. It would
\r?\n> make more sense to modify the rack as opposed to the frame. If you guys really
\r?\n> can't come up with something, then figure what to do next. Powdercoating is
\r?\n> something I don't know much about, don't know if it's touch-upable or not. I
\r?\n> suspect not. This is a simple problem, no need to get TOO excited about it.
\r?\n> Calmly look for a clever solution and get on the bike and ride it.
\r?\n>
\r?\n> Hope that helps. Even though framebuilding is not super difficult, there are
\r?\n> hundreds of details in building a frame to order. It's possible something small
\r?\n> can slip through. Like I say, most things are simple to adapt to. Framebuilders
\r?\n> have to learn somehow, sometimes a small mistake or whatever is what it takes to
\r?\n> learn or reawaken the builder that one always has to pay attention. Life can be
\r?\n> hectic, sometimes we get distracted.
\r?\n>
\r?\n> Brian Baylis
\r?\n> La Mesa, CA
\r?\n> Framebuilding is fun, but it's not always easy peasy.
\r?\n>
\r?\n> -- rodk3d@comcast.net wrote:
\r?\n> Hi all,
\r?\n> I'm seeking some collective wisdom on a custom frame I ordered and am trying
\r?\n> build up. For those of you who know who the builder is please don't mention his
\r?\n> name. I'm not trying to bash anyone, I'm simply trying to determine what should
\r?\n> be done that's fair to all.
\r?\n>
\r?\n> I ordered a custom touring frame from a prominent CR framebuilder. I'm now in
\r?\n> the process of building it up and she's close to being done. However, after
\r?\n> hanging the calipers on the frame I notice that there is no way the strap from
\r?\n> the rear rack that connects to the frame will work. The strap will literally be
\r?\n> going right thru the cable adjuster on the caliper arm where the brake cable
\r?\n> goes in. The rack bosses are on the outside of the stays, and it looks like they
\r?\n> should have been on the inside. The frame is powdercoated.
\r?\n>
\r?\n> It's possible that some kind of custom bracket could be made that would snake
\r?\n> around the brake, but that seems kind of "hokey" and not fair to me. I'm sure
\r?\n> the bosses could be removed and redone, but are the stays then still as strong?
\r?\n> Is redoing a powdercoated frame possible and viable? Should I get a new frame?
\r?\n> My money back? I'm open to any ideas and thoughts.
\r?\n>
\r?\n> thanks,
\r?\n> Rod (disgusted in CO) Kronenberg
\r?\n> Fort Collins, CO