Noodles.
I like mustache bars for off-road applications, even with the saddle, grips
1-2in below, for cross-country riding. Like the way the x0-1 was set up in
the 1993 catalog renderings.
On Saturday, April 7, 2012 10:41:57 PM UTC-7, Scotty wrote:
I have given myself about a year to like
Depends what kind of levers you have. You could get porter bars with
inverted levers or guidonnet which are beautiful with Belleville bars.
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/brakes/levers/br-0024.html
On Sunday, April 8, 2012 1:41:57 AM UTC-4, Scotty wrote:
I have given
Hi Scotty. The search for the right bars for the right bike can definitely
be categorized under the journey of self-discovery. There are a lot of neat
handlebars out there, and a good number of them will sing like sirens as
you sail from one website to the next. But, I think what it all boils down
Yep, the saddle position makes a BIG difference with Moustache Bars. In my
opinion, they only work if you can get a good distance behind the BB, then
bring the bars to you.
Joe only a little wine Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Sunday, April 8, 2012 12:55:46 AM UTC-7, Lee Chae wrote:
Hi Scotty.
Don't move the saddle to adjust bar comfort! At least, that method has
many liabilities. Rather, get the saddle where it is supposed to be,
given your preferred pedaling style, build and so forth; then get the
right stem to put the bar where you want it.
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Albuquerque, NM
For
On Sun, 2012-04-08 at 02:15 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
Don't move the saddle to adjust bar comfort! At least, that method has
many liabilities. Rather, get the saddle where it is supposed to be,
given your preferred pedaling style, build and so forth; then get the
right stem to put the bar
Have not worn padded shorts in years. Originally wore them more out of
peer pressure than any pressing need.
Lately I've been using Pulse Activewear boxers as the base layer.
Ultrafine Merino is very comfortable against the skin.
On Saturday, April 7, 2012 1:03:41 PM UTC-5, Fullylugged
The orthodox solution is a Nitto Noodle. An unorthodox solution is the Salsa
Woodchipper. I'd rather suggest the Salsa Cowbell, but that one is 31.8 and
will not fit a quill stem.
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What about something dirt drop-like, like the On-One Midge? Comfy,
wide, great with bar-ends, easy to set higher than moustache, with
brake levers closer.
On Apr 7, 10:41 pm, Scotty bongos...@verizon.net wrote:
I have given myself about a year to like my moustache handlebars. I really
want to
SOMA Hwy 1, 26.0 mm clamp, silver finish, choose your width. Done.
Bill
Stockton, CA
On Saturday, April 7, 2012 10:41:57 PM UTC-7, Scotty wrote:
I have given myself about a year to like my moustache handlebars. I really
want to like them, they look so freaking good on my bike, but I dont.
Despite the bazillion fixies on the market, I don't think
anybody else has offered a dedicated single speed / fixed gear bike
with a real fork crown, fender eyelets (with room for fenders), and
all those braze on rack mounts.
Well, except for the dedicated single speed part, the Surly Cross
Sometimes we enthusiasts get carried away with gear fetishism. Many of us can
rattle off detailed specs of various tents on the market, and all for basic
portable shelter! Back in college I camped a lot with no tent whatsoever. Then
I bought some closeout eureka tent that was poorly reviewed,
I've had a moustache bar for about 13 years but never used it much.
Only recently, since by body has changed with age (72), have I come to
appreciate the moustache bar. Don't get rid of your moustache bar.
Some day BTW, I use it with Nitto Dirt Drop stem and that at least
looks better than a
Nice sentiment Jim! Don't let the gear get in the way of the experience. I
can be guilty, especially with a camera trying to 'capture' the moment. I
love it when my bike disappears underneath me, and it is just my breathing
and the hill and the wind and sunshine.
On Sunday, April 8, 2012
I like the Woodchipper more than the Noodle, but I like Moustache bars,
too. My M-bars are on a 63.5 cm bike with a 58cm top tube, and my prefered
position is out on the hoods.
Taking a moment to appreciate how silly those bar names are,
Philip
Philip Williamson
www.biketinker.com
On
Sure, and its great that works so well for you. Probably does, or
would, for most other folks too even.
But as you start except for the dedicated single speed part. I don't
think that should be overlooked so cavalierly. Things like the 120
rear dropout spacing matter to some of us.
Any touring
I must say that the two wool cycling shorts I've worn (Swobo and
Kucharik) feel much more comfortable than the cling-wrap feel of the
lycra I abandoned some years ago; mostly because they are stretchier
and baggier and ride higher on one's torso, I guess. But I almost
never wear even these and
Deal fell through. Note that these don't have a prescription insert --
does this usually come with Rudy's?
Black frame with dark brown lenses, which flip up. Hard case. Case a
bit scuffed but glasses as new.
$50 shipped CONUS. If they ought to have the prescription insert and
this price is
Good point. As I like to repeat ad nauseam, hand/arm/shoulder/neck
comfort depends largely on saddle position.
On Sun, Apr 8, 2012 at 5:28 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Sun, 2012-04-08 at 02:15 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
Don't move the saddle to adjust bar comfort! At least,
Curious: apart from the rear spacing (and there are fixed/flip-flop
hubs available in 126, 130 and 135), why would the SO be better than a
converted road bike, touring or otherwise? I've converted many racing,
touring and mountain bikes to fixed/ss and found them wonderful.
Is it the handling? I
Obviously, not everybody will want a single-speed conversion on a non-dedicated
SS bike. My point was more to explain, in part, why maybe the SO/QB wasn't a
better seller because of frames like the CC that, in function, do the same
thing, for less dough.
Another factor that I think relevant to
Lyle -- many thanks: will include that link among the many searchable
suggestions I received.
Best, Patrick Moore
On Sat, Apr 7, 2012 at 9:38 AM, Lyle Bogart lylebog...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey Patrick,
Try this link:
http://www.folkways.si.edu/searchresults.aspx?sPhrase=CajunsType=cat
I found the Balfas on youtube as well as a mention of Southern Comfort.
Funny, I've been intrigued by Cajun music for a while, but never
really searched for it, but reading a pile of James Lee Burke's Dave
Robicheaux novels provoked me into looking further into it. I love D
Balfa's Jolie Blon!
Patrick,
Perhaps better is to strong a claim.
Certainly any bike can be converted to SS/fixed. I have done it too
too.
Anything extra you want gone can be cut, ground, or filed off.
Anything missing you want, short of room or a higher bb, can be brazed
on (at least where I live such service is not
Hi everyone. I had some great offers but someone responded from a few
blocks away with a Rivendell Rambouillet that wasn't getting much attention
due to his amazing collection of great bikes (he rides his Bleriot mostly).
It was way more than what I was looking for but I couldn't pass it up.
Jim,
Hmmm. Not quite 58 but yea guilty. It doesn't take me any time to
convert my fixed to a geared bike. I just grab a different bike.
The vintage frames in my garage date from when I bought smaller
bikes by a size or two. That and stuff like standard fixed gear rear
dropout spacing, lugs, quill
I came across this Long Low in the Riv Reader (I think #16)! Great story
about how you wanted something that would be like your old Centurion.
Count me in the group that says hold on to the Riv. There are surely
better places to downsize than a bike that you will literally not ever be
able
$65 shipped.
On Wednesday, April 4, 2012 2:15:13 PM UTC-4, Zack wrote:
Saddle has been used, but only a bit. Has been sitting in my extras box
for a while, saw it, figured someone may want it after doing some googling.
Some light beausage, a scuff or two, but nothing major.
$85 shipped
Where have Roadeo owners with the threadless fork sourced decent-looking
(not black) 1 stems? Or just get a 1 1/8 and a shim? Thanks.
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Agree to a large extent. However, the past couple of years, been on an
overnight bike trip with friends and each time we had a thunderstorm with
pretty strong winds. Both times, my tents stayed up, but not everyone was
so lucky. FWIW, the first trip was with a Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight
The problem with a lot of conversions is tire clearance. I've been looking for
an older road frame that would fit more than 28s and in my neck of the woods
(NYC Area) there's not a lot out there, and when something shows up its rare
that it sells for less than a new Surly or Soma.
The SO / QB
I liked the Woodchipper at first. Then started to hate them. Pretty sure
it was one of the reasons for the return of wrist pain for me last year.
My favorite this year for semi-flat bars are the Soma Clarence. Nice sweep
back. Goes well with Ergon grips, too.
Only tried moustache bars
Super expensive nitto lugged stem is nice But super expensive and still
needs a shim. :-)
On Apr 8, 2012 7:51 PM, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote:
Where have Roadeo owners with the threadless fork sourced decent-looking
(not black) 1 stems? Or just get a 1 1/8 and a shim? Thanks.
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Well, in theory, one could have a Surly Cross Check set up for single
speed, and still end up ordering a SimpleOne. In part due to longer
chainstays, slightly lower bottom bracket, kewl green color and being the
last of the completely different Rivendell models. But that of course
would just
On Sunday, April 8, 2012 4:51:44 PM UTC-7, Forrest wrote:
Where have Roadeo owners with the threadless fork sourced decent-looking
(not black) 1 stems? Or just get a 1 1/8 and a shim? Thanks.
I'm not a roadeo owner, but in addition to Nitto, check out IRD
(Interlocracing)'s silver satin
and a
pic:https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-o1oyfdtFPMA/T4IvpyT82xI/BHA/q7BMbXtZihw/s1600/P1030083.JPG
On Wednesday, April 4, 2012 2:15:13 PM UTC-4, Zack wrote:
Saddle has been used, but only a bit. Has been sitting in my extras box
for a while, saw it, figured someone may want
I think one of the cool things about the QB and Simple One is the 120mm
rear spacing combined with the relatively huge tire clearance, which AFAIK
is pretty unique. You can run a fairly narrow tread crank setup with a
107mm BB and have get a decent chainline, and yet are able to fit tires up
+1. I would keep it and try find another way to downsize. But then
again that's what I do, and now pretty much all I own are some bicycles and
a guitar.
On Sunday, April 8, 2012 7:23:13 PM UTC-4, Zack wrote:
I came across this Long Low in the Riv Reader (I think #16)! Great story
Every winter I mount my wide heavy Marathon 700x47's and in the spring
I put the high tech Marathon 700x40 Supremes back on and I am amazed
at how much skinnier they look. I quickly forget the visual as I
rediscover how fast they roll and how the bike feels easier to pedal.
I'm starting to think
This explains my question to Ted earlier.
FWIW, in response to the poster who decried his mtb conversion
experience, I converted a nice old top-of-line Diamond Back Axis Team
into a ss all rounder with 60 mm Big Apples, fenders with air and a
~63 gear. Felt and handled wonderfully, but of course,
You should try some nice 28s ...
On Sun, Apr 8, 2012 at 7:51 PM, charlie cl_v...@hotmail.com wrote:
Every winter I mount my wide heavy Marathon 700x47's and in the spring
I put the high tech Marathon 700x40 Supremes back on and I am amazed
at how much skinnier they look. I quickly forget the
Velo Orange has quite a collection in silver; all 1 1/8 but they do
sell a shim and they are very reasonably priced.
On Sun, Apr 8, 2012 at 6:24 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
Super expensive nitto lugged stem is nice But super expensive and still
needs a shim. :-)
On
Hi,
I'm an infrequent poster, but longtime reader and I'm hoping I'm not
the first person to go through this. Riv content: I ride a Hillborne.
I bought it new from Riv a couple years ago and it's proven itself to
be the best go-everywhere do-everything all-weather bike ever (for
me). I have a
Thanks, all -- great suggestions. -- fm
On Sunday, April 8, 2012 6:51:44 PM UTC-5, Forrest wrote:
Where have Roadeo owners with the threadless fork sourced decent-looking
(not black) 1 stems? Or just get a 1 1/8 and a shim? Thanks.
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Any good ones come in off-list? I'm a Legolas owner and went the Nitto
lugged route myself... however that was a stem I had earmarked for a
Kogswell threadless 1–inch conversion fork and so now am back to
square one on that eventual, perennially coming-up-next project.
=- Joe Bunik
Walnut Creek,
Yea I agree. I have used them but I weigh 257 pounds. (down from
282) When I was a little lighter (high 240's) I rode 30mm wide tires
at 90 psi on the road only. These days 32's are about my limit. Hoping
someday I'll be able to retire and just ride, sleep enough, eat
perfectly and reduce my
I tried M's on my Hilsen for 6 months and decided I liked them but didn't
love them. I switched to the 48cm noodles (my first drop bar ever) and I
love them. I'll hang onto the M's for now... you know just in case a tall
frame with a short tt falls into my lap.
good luck finding the right
I advised her to keep it, too, but would be more than happy to give it a
good home!
Joe Love. That. Bike. Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Sunday, April 8, 2012 6:21:17 PM UTC-7, newenglandbike wrote:
+1. I would keep it and try find another way to downsize. But then
again that's what I do,
Joe, all suggestions came to me on forum, so you're seeing all the
responses I got. Thought about the Nitto lugged, but I want a slight angle
up to keep the spacer stack a reasonable height.
Any good ones come in off-list? I'm a Legolas owner and went the Nitto
lugged route myself... however
I got a Ritchey Classic silver stem, but you'd need a shim. And it only
comes in 31.8 clamp diameter. It looks pretty nice, though I'm not crazy
about is the logo, which is a tad loud.
On Sunday, April 8, 2012 4:51:44 PM UTC-7, Forrest wrote:
Where have Roadeo owners with the threadless fork
I have an old 56cm Pinarello road bike that's too small for me and too big
for my wife. It's dead weight hanging in the garage. Not sure why I don't
get rid of it. I do know that it's pretty much just dead weight. Maybe my
preschool age kids will grow into it in a decade. I say if you want to
700X40 Supremes on my AHH. I regularly ride gravel, pavement, dirt, and
even a little mud from time to time. I love 'em. When it comes time to
replace them (not for a while) I may give the 40mm Dureme a go. Or I might
just stick with what I know works. Will have to see how adventurous I'm
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