On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 10:01 PM, cyclotourist <cyclotour...@gmail.com>wrote:
> Here's a pic of where I'm bruising my fore-arm: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4087683377/ > > When I'm grabbing deep into the drops my arm just can't quite clear that > corner. > I have my Monocog 29er set up so that I can ride in the drops on most flatter and smoother surfaces. Compared to my 3 road bikes, the Salsa Bell Laps are wider 46 versus 42), further forward (thanks to the immensely long effective tt of the Monocog), and quite a bit higher at 1/2" above saddle, which additional height brings them back in to a similar but higher position. Two things result: one, your hand and forearm enters the hook at a less acute angle -- more "from the rear" instead of 'from above", meaning less contact with the upper part of the hook; and, two, the Salsas seem to have more flare than your bars. Just possibly, more flare and higher and longer stem? -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
