Originally Posted by xenolith
Okeedokee, here you go: Green: 26mm
Blue: 25mm
Red: 25mm
Yellow: 18mm
Note that measurements for Blue and Green were done from the top line datum and measurements for Red and Yellow were done from the middle line datum; the lowest line datum was not used.
A couple of additional points:
The front bottom bolt will need to be bent (as close to the left inside face of the BIB, when positioned relative to your body in the way that it would be used) in order to facilitate the front splayed geometry.
A nut is used against right inside face of the BIB to hold that front splayed geometry open.
The receiving channel for the top bolt will need to be dremeled somewhat in order to receive the top closure bolt with the new front splayed geometry; in essence what this means is the surface of the “long” tooth on the top right, the one that bounds the receiving channel on your body’s side, will need to be ground down along it’s outer (away from your body) face in order for the bolt to clear it when dropping into the receiving channel.
And oh yea, yes, the bottom teeth do need to be sanded down…at least the front (away from your body) edge of the right rear tooth, in order to allow tight closure at the rear of the BIB…I think that the bottom photo of my BIB shows this well. I also sanded down the front edge of the left rear and a little bit of the second from the right rear tooth. I recommend sanding down the top teeth and then sanding down the bottom teeth to allow tight closure at the top AND bottom…then you’re done.
I hope that this makes sense; please let me know if not.
And thank you for your patience and persistence Jack; two attributes that I much admire, and which portend very good gains for you :)
Best,
xeno
Bump….im doing these mods once my bib arrives….says tomorrow.