Re: [RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

Nice, I love GW park. I've never been biking out there though. On Monday, August 15, 2016 at 2:12:04 PM UTC-4, kielsun wrote: > > I thought I'd follow up on this thread since you all gave me such great > tips during the search phase. I ended up settling on the Surly Open Bar for > my build,

Re: [RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

I thought I'd follow up on this thread since you all gave me such great tips during the search phase. I ended up settling on the Surly Open Bar for my build, mostly because I was intrigued by the width and thought it would be of benefit on trails. I took a three-day bikepacking trip in the

Re: [RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

I love it. And I love how he decided to live outside the normal conventions of society. And whynot a dbl stacked handle bar? I get so caught up on new things and clever design (nothing wrong with that) but this guy just figured out a design that worked for him. He didn't surf the internet for that

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

Maybe it's the AM Coffee talking here, but I've been looking for a place to suggest, or at least draw attention to *Heinz Stucke's double-level handlebar setup*... may as well throw it in here... I forgot/never knew what he used/made for them, but ... You can see a couple pic here and here if

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

> > > > > I have the Sycip singles bar and love it. It absorbs more vibration than > the Jones bar, has about the same sweep, is 26" wide and allows lots of > hand

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

Sorry also ment to mention Sycip JJJ bars. They look promising but I have no personal experience with them also a bit pricey. Gotta +1 the jones loop h bar. Really are my favorites which includes goes with most the usual Riv suspects, bosco, alba, noodle, moustache. I found the hand positions

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

Check out simworks and the getaround bar. I picked one up and love it. Straight bars tend to hurt my wrists but for me this bar has about the perfect amount of sweep. It's well priced at 40ish bucks and made by Nitto win! They have been out of stock for a bit but last time I checked with

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

Thanks for the link, Mike! I'm glad you swooped in after my purchase because I can't afford the Jones H-Bar anyway! That definitely seems like the best long-term option, though. I'll start pinching pennies. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

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Oops, wrong link, here's the correct product: SOMA High Rider stem adapter On Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 11:42:22 AM UTC-7, Mike in WA wrote: > > You could easily get the Jones H-Bar high enough with a Soma High Rider >

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

You could easily get the Jones H-Bar high enough with a Soma High Rider stem . The Jones H-Bar is absolutely fantastic, I can't imagine ever using another bar, especially for MTB purposes; super stable and comfortable with so many good

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Ron, thanks again. I dug that picture up in an old thread when ready about the MAP bar. Ben, I thought about going bullmoose, but I don't think the stem would get the bars up high enough to match the height of my saddle. It's a bummer because I really like how they look. I rode into my

Re: [RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

JUST finished a ride on my big MB-1, using 10cm dirt drop stem with original straight Nitto bar. Many days of rugged trails like this. Wrists still want a little bar retreat, and neck wants no additional reach. I think the Riv Bullmoose bar would be perfect if retreat offsets the extra reach.

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Of course people are built differently, I'm 6'3 and all limbs, and a tall, shorter-reach bike is what fits me. But I and use a 100mm stem with drop bars on my 59cmTT road bike (63cm ST), and that with short-reach compact drops. But I took that measurement from my properly set-up moustache

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I wouldn't argue. I'm halfway tempted to throw the Moustache bar back on my Sam with a DD stem--it actually came from Riv with a 100 mm Technomic + Moustache combo--but I'm happy with the Albas for now, so I won't be going to the trouble. Still not settled on a handlebar purchase for my mtb.

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

Gotcha. yes, as Ron mentioned, Mustache require 2" (5cm) shorter than a regular road bar, so I'd argue you haven't tried them. Yes, I have Mustache (all my Albastache bars are happily in use), and yes, the Albastache is its own beastie and well worth trying. With abandon, Patrick On Friday,

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Bob, I tried both the Moustache & Albastache and liked neither. I felt stretched out and the brake lever position wasn't ideal for me. That said you may experience them differently. With bikes and most especially with cockpits there's no substitute for experience. And we change. When I was young

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

Getting there, Patrick. By "splayed out" I meant that my body felt too elongated with the moustache bars on my Sam. Some of this splay could've been avoided with a dirt drop stem, though. I'm definitely curious about the Albastache if they're truly quite different from moustache bars. Earlier

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

Bob, sounds like you are narrowing things down a bit. Ultimately, it's all an experiment, even if the trial lasts for several years with tweaks along the way. Grin. I have no experience with 2 and 3, but I rode the Albatross bars on my Hunqapillar for two years before swapping to Albastache.

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Thanks Veloman and Ron. Ron, I dug around and found an old post of yours about the Map bar. Definitely intriguing. I measured the top tube of my Rockhopper and it's roughly three cm longer than that of my Sam. So here are the final few options I'm considering. 1. Albatross w/ 120 mm

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

Another vote for the On-One Mary bars. Mike On Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 5:36:35 AM UTC-7, kielsun wrote: > > I hesitated posting this here, but it's definitely a Riv-inspired > conundrum. I'm building up a late 80s Rockhopper and having trouble finding > the right handlebar setup. It will

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

Late to the party, but this article is still the best info in once place http://oldglorymtb.com/round-up-alternative-or-alt-mountain-bike-handlebars/ Big Map bar fan here. There are 3 bars that were derived from the Jones H bar, Jitensha Touring (Nitto 2522), Ahearne Map bar, and On-One

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

Yes, technically Robert has those bars backwards. The standard position has the straight part of the bar with levers closest to you - mimicking an mtb bar - then the curved sections are forward of the stem for stretching out on longer rides. -- You received this message because you are

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Remember, you can also use those bars the other way, with the open end forward - the stem mount is about in the center, so no matter which way you turn them there's about the same for and aft. > > Robert--That trekking bar is really cool. I don't think I'd like to have > to reach for the

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Hi Bob, That's funny. The Ala Carte is my stop gap. I've got a 27.5 x 3" custom in the works. I sold my Atlantis so the Salsa is my adventure bike till I have my grubby hands on the baby fat. For about $80 shipped I figured it was a small price for all day comfort. We all have our logic. I have a

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

Folks, thanks for taking the time to respond. I appreciate all of your ideas and wish I had the cash to try them all! The Jones Loop is such a great-looking and seemingly versatile bar, so I'm considering a threadless stem adapter, like the VO one, and going that route, especially since I

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I'm very loving butterfly bars on my 84 trek 830. http://hujev.net/image/med/700_4151.jpg (One drawback - no easy mirror location: and I don't like that s*Shh*s*Ha*aA *A*kkK*k*y kraut mirror!)

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For trail I would go with a flat bar, maybe stick those little bar ends on. I did a 6 hour MTB race and I rode a flat bar and the only thing I wish I added was those ergo bar end things where you can just grip on the end of the bar. I grip there now just using the end of the bar but those

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

I'm using the Jones bars on my 1995 Salsa Ala Carte. I really like them. One issue I'll mention, getting the bars up high enough were a challenge. I had a judy xc rockshox and the steerer was cut. I asked the forum where I could get a 1" threadless rigid fork? It was Joe Bunik that directed me

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

I am highly partial to Albastache bars, and on a "too small" bike, would give Moustache bars a go. I think I have a pair if you're interested in trying (but they are 26.0mm, so need road brakes/shifters). Their positioning for what you describe is perfect for my version of the same type of

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

Ahearne MAP bars are awesome. Jones bars are probably favorite off-road bars, and slowly creeping on my favorite pavement bars. On Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 8:36:35 AM UTC-4, kielsun wrote: > > I hesitated posting this here, but it's definitely a Riv-inspired > conundrum. I'm building up a

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

Have you considered standard MTB bars? I've tried drops. I've tried cruiser bars. I've tried Albatross bars. I always go back to a traditional MTB bar with about 10 degrees of pullback and 38mm of rise. There's a reason most MTB's that get ridden off-road use that type of bar. A Jones