The larger diameter tubing in the Gus is functional for the purposes of stabilizing larger loads/riders. The idea of "saving weight" and it's desirability seems to ingrained in the cycling world that few question it. Do question it to your own satisfaction ! Does less weight alone really make for a "better" cycling experience ? Really, better than what ? Sez who , and what makes that who any authority that you are not ? Chasing weight is hilarious in so many ways, among them few consider the one actually riding the bike !
In gest .....Oh, what about that water and bottles ? Oh ... that's gotta go ! Food ? Nope, there's no place for that , either carrying it or even eating it. Lightweight cycling runs on "ether" you know !!! Clothing ? Not even !!!! Ahahaahahaha ! Seriously though, I only consider the bar/stem combo I'll be using. If I was surely going to use a certain 31.8 bar all that's need is a 31.8 threadless stem. What height and angle ? Do I mind having potential extra steer tube above the stem ? Answer for yourself ! There are fewer 31.8 quill stems so if that seems like a good idea one better know what's really available beforehand. A threadless quill adapter allows for all use with any threadless stem. Usable quill heights range from very little to quite high.. I've used the VO/Genetic brand one for years and I don't even think about. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0c800524-c110-481a-bbfa-25ae433ed7bf%40googlegroups.com.
