Re: [RBW] bars for a simpleone?
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 outputs: as you notice when you get forward and low. What has your problem with drops been? I've found that saddle position is one of the keys to comfortable arms, neck and shoulders. On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 5:06 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. growing up as a kid in the 70s.. and the couple of times i've tried them over the intervening decades haven't really changed my mind - the front ends have felt pretty squirrely (but these were mostly skinny tires, too). i've got a canti-Rom with mustache bars and a Hillborne with bullmoose bars - love them both, although the front-end of the Hillborne is a bit floppy when unloaded. i figured that my lack of enthusiasm for drops was d/t build (very long torso, short legs - 5'11 w 84 pbh). that being said, i'm wondering if there is something i'm missing in not getting used to drops. so i guess.. is there anything about a quickbeam/simplone that should influence my anti/pro stance on drops? anyone like other bars on their QBs, etc? also wondering about albatross - anyone have pics of those on a QB? thank, andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
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.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. growing up as a kid in the 70s.. and the couple of times i've tried them over the intervening decades haven't really changed my mind - the front ends have felt pretty squirrely (but these were mostly skinny tires, too). i've got a canti-Rom with mustache bars and a Hillborne with bullmoose bars - love them both, although the front-end of the Hillborne is a bit floppy when unloaded. i figured that my lack of enthusiasm for drops was d/t build (very long torso, short legs - 5'11 w 84 pbh). that being said, i'm wondering if there is something i'm missing in not getting used to drops. so i guess.. is there anything about a quickbeam/simplone that should influence my anti/pro stance on drops? anyone like other bars on their QBs, etc? also wondering about albatross - anyone have pics of those on a QB? thank, andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] bars for a simpleone?
I'm 6 feet (or a little less), 86 PBH (or a little more), thus not hugely different sizing than Bruce. I have 46cm Noodles on my Quickbeam, and I love them -- 3 totally distinct hand positions (and several variants thereof) means excellent hand/wrist comfort, and although I'm no great climber, the bike with these bars makes me better (which is good for a single speed). From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Baker Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2011 6:36 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com 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 on the bars. i've never really been a fan of drop bars, e.g. growing up as a kid in the 70s.. and the couple of times i've tried them over the intervening decades haven't really changed my mind - the front ends have felt pretty squirrely (but these were mostly skinny tires, too). i've got a canti-Rom with mustache bars and a Hillborne with bullmoose bars - love them both, although the front-end of the Hillborne is a bit floppy when unloaded. i figured that my lack of enthusiasm for drops was d/t build (very long torso, short legs - 5'11 w 84 pbh). that being said, i'm wondering if there is something i'm missing in not getting used to drops. so i guess.. is there anything about a quickbeam/simplone that should influence my anti/pro stance on drops? anyone like other bars on their QBs, etc? also wondering about albatross - anyone have pics of those on a QB? thank, andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] bars for a simpleone?
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 oversized tank... don't think it's the bars on that one - probably the heavyish tires/wheels and I probably should have gone a size down, even though I have some standover clearance with the 56. I've also got pretty short arms/legs for my torso - that's probably why i haven't loved drops - e.g. to use them I'm stretched out over the bike too much. Thanks for all the advice and feedback from everyone - I think I'm leaning towards the Nitto Rando bar for the SimpleOne - e.g. splayed-out drops with a tighter bend so the drops are closer. Maybe with a dirt-drop stem... thanks, andrew On May 5, 2011, at 3:35 AM, Bruce Baker wrote: Just curious what's the frame size of your Rom and Hillborne? I'm the same height and PBH as you. Bruce -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] bars for a simpleone?
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. growing up as a kid in the 70s.. and the couple of times i've tried them over the intervening decades haven't really changed my mind - the front ends have felt pretty squirrely (but these were mostly skinny tires, too). i've got a canti-Rom with mustache bars and a Hillborne with bullmoose bars - love them both, although the front-end of the Hillborne is a bit floppy when unloaded. i figured that my lack of enthusiasm for drops was d/t build (very long torso, short legs - 5'11 w 84 pbh). that being said, i'm wondering if there is something i'm missing in not getting used to drops. so i guess.. is there anything about a quickbeam/simplone that should influence my anti/pro stance on drops? anyone like other bars on their QBs, etc? also wondering about albatross - anyone have pics of those on a QB? thank, andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] bars for a simpleone?
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: 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. growing up as a kid in the 70s.. and the couple of times i've tried them over the intervening decades haven't really changed my mind - the front ends have felt pretty squirrely (but these were mostly skinny tires, too). i've got a canti-Rom with mustache bars and a Hillborne with bullmoose bars - love them both, although the front-end of the Hillborne is a bit floppy when unloaded. i figured that my lack of enthusiasm for drops was d/t build (very long torso, short legs - 5'11 w 84 pbh). that being said, i'm wondering if there is something i'm missing in not getting used to drops. so i guess.. is there anything about a quickbeam/simplone that should influence my anti/pro stance on drops? anyone like other bars on their QBs, etc? also wondering about albatross - anyone have pics of those on a QB? thank, andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] bars for a simpleone?
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.. trying to decide on the bars. i've never really been a fan of drop bars, e.g. growing up as a kid in the 70s.. and the couple of times i've tried them over the intervening decades haven't really changed my mind - the front ends have felt pretty squirrely (but these were mostly skinny tires, too). i've got a canti-Rom with mustache bars and a Hillborne with bullmoose bars - love them both, although the front-end of the Hillborne is a bit floppy when unloaded. i figured that my lack of enthusiasm for drops was d/t build (very long torso, short legs - 5'11 w 84 pbh). that being said, i'm wondering if there is something i'm missing in not getting used to drops. so i guess.. is there anything about a quickbeam/simplone that should influence my anti/pro stance on drops? anyone like other bars on their QBs, etc? also wondering about albatross - anyone have pics of those on a QB? thank, andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] bars for 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, 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. growing up as a kid in the 70s.. and the couple of times i've tried them over the intervening decades haven't really changed my mind - the front ends have felt pretty squirrely (but these were mostly skinny tires, too). i've got a canti-Rom with mustache bars and a Hillborne with bullmoose bars - love them both, although the front-end of the Hillborne is a bit floppy when unloaded. i figured that my lack of enthusiasm for drops was d/t build (very long torso, short legs - 5'11 w 84 pbh). that being said, i'm wondering if there is something i'm missing in not getting used to drops. so i guess.. is there anything about a quickbeam/simplone that should influence my anti/pro stance on drops? anyone like other bars on their QBs, etc? also wondering about albatross - anyone have pics of those on a QB? thank, andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Robert Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com statrix.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
