Thanks all, very informative. After learning the differences in how the bars are measured, I think the Randos would be much too narrow for my taste.
On Oct 7, 5:11 pm, "Bill M." <bmenn...@comcast.net> wrote: > I've had both Noodles (42 cm) and 135 Rando's for many years. Be aware > that the width of the 135's is measured at the ends of the drops. They > measure 38 cm at the brake levers. My Noodles are 42 at the levers, 43 at > the drops. If you like the 46 Noodles, you'll likely find the Rando's way > too narrow. > > That said, the 135's ramps and drops are both very comfortable. I think > they are at their best when set high enough that the drops are viable for > long distance cruising and short, sharp climbs. I have the Rando's on my > commuter, and find the narrow hoods to be fine, but I find anything over a > 42 cm drop bar to be too wide. > > If you want to try a bar with a bit more flare, consider the Salsa Cowbell. > It only comes in 31.8 mm and black, but It has a very nice flare to the > drops. > > Bill > > > > > > > > On Saturday, October 6, 2012 6:45:36 PM UTC-7, rw1911 wrote: > > > Somewhat related, but without hijacking the below "Drop Bar > > Suggestions" thread... > > > I have 46cm Noodles on two bikes. I like them fine but wonder if > > there is something to the flaring on the Randonneur. (hand > > position(s) and long ride comfort) > > > If you stand relaxed with your eyes closed and place your arms in > > front of you, you'll notice that your hands are angled in a bit. (at > > least mine are) With this, it would seem that the flaring of the > > Randonneur would provide a more natural hand position. I wonder if > > this is true in real life? > > > B-177 Noddle (46, 26.0) reach of 95 mm C-C and drop of 140 mm C-C > > B-135 Rando (45, 25.4) reach of 105 mm C-C and a drop of 120 mm C-C > > B-136 Rando (44, 26.0) reach of 110 mm C-C and a drop of 125 C-C. > > While 1 cm narrower than the B-135, the specs I'm looking at show that > > the hoods would be 1 cm wider than the B-135, indicating more flare? > > > Can anyone comment with their real-world experience using both (all > > three) bars? -- 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.
