I've had a set of the Mustache handlebars on my Schwinn Paramount for a number of years. I purchased them before Rivendell was founded from a local (Tucson) Bridgestone bicycle dealer, after Grant had designed his iconic XO-1. Here's a photo:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37964...@n05/3494987260/ I ran this bicycle, during this period, for a time with a set of the older Nitto handlebars that Grant recommended before introducing the "Dream" bars (they're the Nitto Model 185). For rides of moderate distance, especially along bike paths or in town, I think Mustache bars work quite well. I usually ride with my hands gripping the bars right at the bends or resting on top of the gummed hoods. Occasionally I do use the hand position at the ends of the bars, but not frequently. For rides of a longer distance (e.g. >20 miles), I don't particularly recommend a Mustache bar. I think a conventional drop bar works better. The thing I miss most with a Mustache bar is the position afforded with a normal drop bar gripping the bars close to the stem. This position really is not available for a Mustache bar. My two cents. Jim On May 1, 6:27 pm, nathan spindel <[email protected]> wrote: > After a long morning ride today with a Noodle bar, wishing I was more > upright, I'm now looking to buy a Nitto Moustache bar (26.0mm clamp > size). Let me know if you've got one for sale! > > -nathan --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
