Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus

[Ash]

Since last year I have been riding Appaloosa with various upright bars 
(Choco, Alba, Jones Loop, Open Bar, Bosco..).Occasionally I take my 
road bike for short rides.  Its drop bar has been made much less aggressive 
using a raiser stem. Yet, after riding fully upright bars, it feels very 
uncomfortable.  First I get pain in the back of my neck. After 30 mins of 
riding shoulders, arms and wrist pads too start to hurt.   

Currently I have Boscos on Appaloosa.  With this setup 
 I can rider for 6-7 hrs without any severe 
pain/discomfort. Usually I'm exhausted of peddling before any upper body 
issues start!  I also enjoy being able to see more surroundings along the 
way.



On Thursday, 30 August 2018 10:23:50 UTC-7, Andy C. wrote:
>
> Wow, I could have started this exact topic.
> I commute on a Canti-Rom with drops and ride recreationally on other bikes 
> with drops and one with a Bosco. Neck pain got so bad two months ago that I 
> stopped commuting and I haven't started up again. I just purchased an 
> Albatross cockpit from a list member but I have yet to install it as I'm 
> still holding out for the fountain of youth to return (I'm 54). After all, 
> I do see riders older than I in drops all the time.
> As I was ramping up my riding this spring I did lots of stretching but 
> never thought to stretch my neck. Now I know. Sure, I read about neck pain 
> on the Rivbike.com but I always thought, "That would never happen to me."
> --Andy C.
>
> On Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 5:33:54 AM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote:
>
>> And you’re no crustier now than you were at 66!  . I need to get up 
>> that way and ride with you again. 
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone 
>>
>> > On Aug 30, 2018, at 5:51 AM, Steve Palincsar  wrote: 
>> > 
>> > I wouldn't call either 30 or 56 "old."  I'm 76. 
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus

[Max S]

Post of the day! Good on you, Hank!!

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Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus

['Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch]

At 102 years old I play to convert to upright bars on most of my large 
Rivendell frames.  
Does height make a difference, since my BPH is 99.5 it would be good to know if 
I might need to make the transition before 100 or after 105.

Ryan “ride whatever feels right” Hankinson
West Michigan.

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Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus

[Andy C.]

Wow, I could have started this exact topic.
I commute on a Canti-Rom with drops and ride recreationally on other bikes 
with drops and one with a Bosco. Neck pain got so bad two months ago that I 
stopped commuting and I haven't started up again. I just purchased an 
Albatross cockpit from a list member but I have yet to install it as I'm 
still holding out for the fountain of youth to return (I'm 54). After all, 
I do see riders older than I in drops all the time.
As I was ramping up my riding this spring I did lots of stretching but 
never thought to stretch my neck. Now I know. Sure, I read about neck pain 
on the Rivbike.com but I always thought, "That would never happen to me."
--Andy C.

On Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 5:33:54 AM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote:

> And you’re no crustier now than you were at 66!  . I need to get up that 
> way and ride with you again. 
>
> Sent from my iPhone 
>
> > On Aug 30, 2018, at 5:51 AM, Steve Palincsar  > wrote: 
> > 
> > I wouldn't call either 30 or 56 "old."  I'm 76. 
>

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Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus

[Bruce Herbitter]

And you’re no crustier now than you were at 66!  . I need to get up that way 
and ride with you again. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 30, 2018, at 5:51 AM, Steve Palincsar  wrote:
> 
> I wouldn't call either 30 or 56 "old."  I'm 76.

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Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus

[Steve Palincsar]

I wouldn't call either 30 or 56 "old."  I'm 76.


On 08/29/2018 10:07 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:

In my case, 56.



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Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus

[Eric Daume]

How is a Clem giving up? :) Mine has a surprisingly spritely ride. The fat
tired and strong brakes are a big plus.

Eric

On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, Dennis Caron  wrote:

> Hello,
> I’m curious if anyone has installed upright bars on a Romulus. I have one
> that I’ve ridden for 15 years but feel I’m getting too old for drop bars. I
> am also looking at a Clem bike but don’t want to give up quite yet if
> others have liked switching out their bars on the Romulus.
> Thanks...
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[RBW] Upright bars and romulus

[WETH]

Dear Dennis,

I have and really enjoy the ride: https://flic.kr/p/22KjYfJ
If you have further questions let me know.  
More photos of the bike here: https://www.flickr.com/gp/86975051@N08/7913Q8

All the best,
Erl

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[RBW] Upright bars and romulus

[Fullylugged]

I flipped mustache bars upside down and used bar end brakes to get a nice 
relaxed vibe.   Go for it.

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Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus

[Joe Bernard]

In my case, 56. 

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Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus

[Timothy Hurley]

30

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Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus

[Steve Palincsar]

I'm curious: how old is "too old for drop bars"?


On 08/28/2018 08:54 PM, Dennis Caron wrote:

Hello,
I’m curious if anyone has installed upright bars on a Romulus. I have one that 
I’ve ridden for 15 years but feel I’m getting too old for drop bars. I am also 
looking at a Clem bike but don’t want to give up quite yet if others have liked 
switching out their bars on the Romulus.
Thanks...



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Alexandria, Virginia
USA

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[RBW] Upright bars and romulus

[Dennis Caron]

Hello,
I’m curious if anyone has installed upright bars on a Romulus. I have one that 
I’ve ridden for 15 years but feel I’m getting too old for drop bars. I am also 
looking at a Clem bike but don’t want to give up quite yet if others have liked 
switching out their bars on the Romulus. 
Thanks...

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