I've used both, and it's a very different experience. In my opinion, a 2cm
difference in stem length will not be enough. Albas sit you WAY back
compared to what you are used to.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Wednesday, June 27, 2012 7:30:46 AM UTC-7, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote:
I am currently
Hi!
Whether the Albatross is right for you depends on how you normally ride now
(drops/tops/hooks/hoods/behind-the-levers) and what you'd like to change
(hand-orientation/lean/reach).
Personally I greatly appreciate a *very* upright riding position. My hands
rest inches above the level of my
Hi Jay,
I believe you saw my related thread a few day back. A couple thoughts that
might be worth while for you...
My Noodles were on a 7cm stem and Albas are on a 12cm stem. I probably
could have gone with a 10 or 11 and been fine. Not that the 12 is too long
but I definitely don't want it
i used noodles for about a year on my Hilsen...you are right, they
were nice, but not quite there'. I changed to Alba's about a month
ago...Things were different. I realized i was going slower, but in a
good way. I was stopping more and enjoying my ride better. I feel
comfortable and very English,
