Thanks.

-----Original Message-----
>From: CycloFiend <[email protected]>
>Sent: Sep 13, 2010 9:19 AM
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: Re: [RBW] how to measure Nitto model 136AA
>
>on 9/12/10 9:57 PM, Rene at [email protected] wrote:
>
>> I need help. How do you measure the size of Nitto Randoneur model
>> 136AA? When the size says 42, does it mean the width of the top or the
>> flared drop? I read it somewhere but I forgot.
>
>You should confirm that with whomever is doing the measuring.  Riv states
>that they measure in this manner:
>
>"All of our drop bars are measured the same way: Center of the curve to
>center of the curve. The normal way is center of the end to center of the
>end. We measure center of the curve to center of the curve because our drops
>have a slight flare below the curve, and measuring the ends would give a
>false impression of the width you'd actually feel. It's not complicated: If
>you're a small woman, order a 41; medium woman or small guy, get a 44;
>average guy, get the 46; big strong guy, the 48."
>
>BUT! That doesn't mean it's a standard method...
>
>- Jim "measure twice, order once."
>
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>Jim Edgar
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