Originally Posted by
livedarklions
Is side pull out of the question? I find it more reliable than either of those kinds of brakes.
Haven't considered side-pull, no. Got any suggestions on a couple of reliable, durable, good-looking side-pull brakes that might work on the Rivendell frames? I'll definitely evaluate. (My own experience is limited to canti and v-brake, plus side-pull on an old Schwinn Le Tour back in the '70s.
Originally Posted by
livedarklions
And you need fenders, even if it's just for the esthetics.
Sure. The "undecided" on the OP was indicative that I hadn't yet determine which make/model of fender I would do. Definitely planning on it.
Of course, on the Clem Smith frame, it's limited to ~2.4" tires and ~2" with fenders. So, tires such as the ReneHerse RTP in 2.4" or the ReneHerse NP in 1.8" would be suitable, dependent on with fenders or without. (One of the aspects of the "larger" Gus Boots Willsen model of frame is support for larger tires, though that one's pricier than the Clem frame set.)