Just rode the Hon Solo one more time. After suffering recently on a 5+ mile climbing ride on the Dahon Hon Solo, equipped with the original edition Moustache bar, I installed the 2" extension on the otherwise no-extension bar mast (thanks for the device, Joe), and put the same M-bar back on. Same bar, same height, just some 2" further forward.
The Hon Solo has a folding bar mast with the "stem" clamp directly above it; no extension at all; so the extension device in question is like swapping a DL-1 stem for a 55 mm extension. Quite a noticeable difference, and for the better. The M bar is just about level with saddle; I had chosen the M bar because it offers considerable forward reach. But adding a full 2" of additional reach -- bar height and angle (level with *terra firma*) remaining the same -- I have been very pleased to experience less pressure on my arms and hands, and this in the forward "curves" position and in the even more forward hoods position (hoods attached at the innermost curve of said curves). So, FWIW. Point: sometimes pushing the bar out further from the saddle can actually relieve pressure on your arms and hands. If I can get my brother to swap this M-bar for a decent drop bar, I may try it; the added 2" extension makes the Dahon apt for a drop bar -- something it would not tolerate with the bar as close as it is sans extension. -- *30% Supply and Demand discount, listmembers only, on all resume, LinkedIn, and writing services, until Demand equals Supply! And there's more! 10% kickback for any referral resulting in fully paid, list-price contract. And still more! I am offering services in trade for a road bike, or frame and parts, that are period compatible with my AM hub, circa 1937 to 1961. See my website for what I do and what I charge; email for details.* Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten ************************************************************************** ************** -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
