You are describing two radically different sets of bars. This isn't about your PBH as much as it is about trusting what works for you and what doesn't. I'd say if something on the bike feels like it is too far away, then the obvious answer it to move it closer = shorter stem.
On Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 8:52:01 AM UTC-7, Dave wrote: > > Hey folks, > > Looking for some advice on my newly installed 46cm Nitto Noodle (swapped > out Albatross bars). PBH of 84, a little over 5'8", riding a 57cm AHH. I > installed the Noodle on a 9cm Tallux stem that's currently at its max > height (about 2" above saddle height). The noodle itself is setup in the > way described on Riv's page, with a pretty flat ramp extended by the brake > hoods. On a 20 mile ride yesterday I found my shoulder blades feeling > tension, and found myself alternating between the ramps and the top of the > bar, with the hoods feeling like they were really a reach. Am I describing > a typical feeling/riding experience on Noodles, or do I just have > proportions that may be better suited for the more upright riding style of > Albatrosses? It certainly seems like I shouldn't have to "get used" to a > bar before feeling comfortable, but am looking for your experienced input > on making a switch from upright to drops. > > Thanks! > Dave > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
