I'm built similarly and love drop bars and can't get comfortable on
anything else (I've tried them all, too). I find drops particularly
useful with ss and fixed gears because these require, or can require,
a wider range of power outputs, and different hand/arm/body positions
favor different power
Just curious what's the frame size of your Rom and Hillborne? I'm the same
height and PBH as you.
Bruce
On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 7:06 PM, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote:
just put a deposit on a SimpleOne.. trying to decide on the bars.
i've never really been a fan of drop bars, e.g.
Subject: Re: [RBW] bars for a simpleone?
Just curious what's the frame size of your Rom and Hillborne? I'm the same
height and PBH as you.
Bruce
On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 7:06 PM, andrew hill
neurod...@gmail.commailto:neurod...@gmail.com wrote:
just put a deposit on a SimpleOne.. trying to decide
I've got a canit-Rom in 59 and a Sam Hillborne in 56, and used to own a 52
Bombadil. The Rom and Bomba fit well at those sizes (Rom w. mustache bars,
Bomba with bullmoose) and the Sam feels a bit too big (with bullmoose). Still
trying to figure out how to make the Sam not feel like an
It won't matter what you choose. You will want something else soon after
you tape and shellac them. If not - you haven't subscribed to this list
long enough...
Brian (currently has 3 bars in the queue for his AHH)
Seattle
On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 4:06 PM, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote:
I struggle to get comfortable on normal or slightly flared drop bars, but
I'm pretty happy with the On One Midge. It's almost a mix between a mustache
bar and a normal drop bar.
Eric
On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 7:06 PM, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote:
just put a deposit on a SimpleOne..
m-bars on my QB. Love 'em. I am mostly an urban commuter and the m-bars are
simply great in traffic. I also do longer rides with them and have never
been uncomfortable. Try riding your Rom around in just one gear for a day or
two and see what you think.
Aloha!
On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 1:06 PM,
