[RBW] Dirt droppish questions for smallish impulse buy

2020-06-16 Thread Lucky
Yes! Pics are coming! I had to drop the bike at a repair shop friend because I didn’t have the tool to service the bottom bracket. But prior to this I rode it in stock configuration and I don’t actually think it’s too small. I think I had to adjust to its design. I think the stem is high enough

[RBW] Dirt droppish questions for smallish impulse buy

2020-06-15 Thread Philip Williamson
I second Bill’s request for pictures of your bikes. A 19” Rock Combo doesn’t sound like it should be too small, if you ride a 53cm Atlantis. I like Midge bars and current-model Nitto RM-3 bars. They are both flared, shallow drops. You may still need a taller stem, like a VO Cigne to get the

[RBW] Dirt droppish questions for smallish impulse buy

2020-06-13 Thread Lucky
Greetings all, allow me to introduce myself as I never really have, but now I need advice and figure I’m more likely to get it with a proper hallo first. I got into Bridgestones in my teens (late 80’s early 90’s) and eventually Rivendell, as is often the way. I like steel bikes of this aesthetic