Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus

2018-09-03 Thread 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

Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus

2018-08-30 Thread Max S
Post of the day! Good on you, Hank!! -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus

2018-08-30 Thread '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. --

Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus

2018-08-30 Thread 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

Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus

2018-08-30 Thread 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. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus

2018-08-30 Thread 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. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus

2018-08-30 Thread 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

[RBW] Upright bars and romulus

2018-08-30 Thread 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 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Upright bars and romulus

2018-08-29 Thread Fullylugged
I flipped mustache bars upside down and used bar end brakes to get a nice relaxed vibe. Go for it. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus

2018-08-29 Thread Joe Bernard
In my case, 56. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus

2018-08-29 Thread Timothy Hurley
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Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus

2018-08-29 Thread 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

[RBW] Upright bars and romulus

2018-08-29 Thread 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.