[RBW] Albatross Bars and stem size
Greetings all, I just joined the group, and I'd like to ask the collective about their experiences converting a a drop bar road bike for use with a Riv Albatross bar, and specifically the size of stem to use. Its not easy to do a search on this without weeding through many FS or WTB posts for Albatross bars. First, the bike that is being retrofitted: it is a 1977 Trek TX500, size 49 and 53 c-to-c seat and top tubes respectively. I believe that it was the smallest size Trek available in their first(?) year of operation, and It's a MUSA frame. Second, the person that I'm building it for and its intended use: my partner who already has a road bike with drop bars and a mountain bike with mountain bike style bars. My thought was to build her something different and more like the ride of my classic 3-spd Raleigh that I like riding about town on. I have the handlebars and they're currently set-up with a 1970s TTT road stem, size 65 mm by my measurement. This seems too short and I was thinking that a 90 mm maybe a better choice with how far back the handlebars will be for a comfortable ride. As to shifters, I'm now settled on Shimano bar end shifters. First, I tried Paul Thumbies, but I know that she'll complain as even I think that it's somewhat awkward shifting barcons retrofitted as thumb shifters. I know some swear by their use but, I also know what she'll come to like in the end, no muss, no fuss. Hell, I may end up putting shifters on the stem for her, which will not be a bad thing. As Crumpie says, Just Ride the Bloody Bike. So, suggestions please, and feel free to contact me directly. Russell Duncan Leverett, MA and Saratoga, WY -- 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/c08c1678-74e7-4778-9a40-18543ea665e5n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Albatross bars: 25.4mm vs 31.8mm???
Albatross handlebars, has anyone compared the shape of the 25.4mm clamp version to the shape of the 31.8mm clamp bar? I have a set of the old 56cm wide 25.4mm clamp version of the Albatross bars, which I like very much and are significantly wider up to the curves, and I wondered if the 31.8mm version had a similar curve? Soma Fabrication website lists the 31.8mm bars as 56cm wide, but I can't find any more info on the 31.8mm version. Does anyone know anything about the 31.8mm version of the Albatross bar? Thanks much, John -- 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/8b294534-d890-4461-8377-1edcaabf81d7o%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Albatross bars for a Moustache antagonist
I've tried the Moustache probably a dozen times over the years (all the original model) and, while it is not as uncomfortable as some other bars I've used, it is never good for more than a few miles. But I always found the curves the most comfortable part, and that is where I positioned the brake levers. I recently swapped out the M bar on my Dahon folder for a Surly Open bar, the model with no rise, and trimmed the ends severely, and installed road levers, again at the apex of the curves. Still not as comfortable as a road drop bar, but better than the M bar for sure because it let me set the bar level with saddle but without extending the reach excessively. The Open has less reach and more width (66 versus 53 cm), and the sweepback angle is considerably shallower; it also comes in a model with rise. Perhaps worth a look. IIRC, though, only steel and black. On Mon, Mar 18, 2019 at 5:39 AM Christopher Cote < christopherjamesc...@gmail.com> wrote: > I've got a question for the collective. I'm looking to get a little more > upright in life. I am considering Albatross bars. My concern is that I have > tried a few times to get comfortable on Moustache, and later Albastache > bars, and never really gelled with them. I didn't find the forward position > comfortable at all, and my hands would fall into a position on the sweeps > that would just send jolts of pain up my wrists. Is there anyone out there > that had a similar reaction to Moustache bars, but found comfort in > Albatross bars? Or am I wasting time and money trying out the Albatross > bars? Would Ergon "paddle-type" grips help with the wrist pain thing? > > As a counterpoint, I find the hoods and ramps of drop bars acceptable, and > on my off-road focused mountain and fat bikes, I like "alt" bars with 25-45 > degrees of sweep. > > I think I'd be pretty happy with the new Wavie bar, but that is very > similar to the before mentioned bars on my off-road bikes. I want something > different than my existing road (drop) and off-road (mid sweep) bars. > > Thanks! > > Chris > > -- > 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- ** *Still 'round the corner there may waitA new road or a secret gate,And though we pass them by today,Tomorrow we may come this wayAnd take the hidden paths that runTowards the Moon or to the Sun.* --- J.R.R. Tolkien --- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching Other professional writing services Expensive! But good. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Albatross bars for a Moustache antagonist
I find the rearward position on Moustache/Albastache to feel completely different to Albatross with Ergons. In theory they should be similar, but in practice the Albatross is miles better with those paddles on there. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Albatross bars for a Moustache antagonist
I've got a question for the collective. I'm looking to get a little more upright in life. I am considering Albatross bars. My concern is that I have tried a few times to get comfortable on Moustache, and later Albastache bars, and never really gelled with them. I didn't find the forward position comfortable at all, and my hands would fall into a position on the sweeps that would just send jolts of pain up my wrists. Is there anyone out there that had a similar reaction to Moustache bars, but found comfort in Albatross bars? Or am I wasting time and money trying out the Albatross bars? Would Ergon "paddle-type" grips help with the wrist pain thing? As a counterpoint, I find the hoods and ramps of drop bars acceptable, and on my off-road focused mountain and fat bikes, I like "alt" bars with 25-45 degrees of sweep. I think I'd be pretty happy with the new Wavie bar, but that is very similar to the before mentioned bars on my off-road bikes. I want something different than my existing road (drop) and off-road (mid sweep) bars. Thanks! Chris -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Albatross bars ???
12cm, 13 if you can find one. You'll be a bit shocked at how far back those bars reach. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Albatross bars ???
I used mine with my existing drop bar 8cm stem and handling was fantastic in all circumstances. Your existing stem may be fine. Why buy before you try? -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Albatross bars ???
Hey! A quick question. I'm switching the drop bars on my Homer Hilsen to Albatross. Any advice on length adjustment on stem? Currently I have 90mm stem. My inference based on observations would dictate to get 110mm, a 20mm longer to retain handling comfort. Am I right? A little help here, please. Thanks! Alex -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Albatross bars
I'm thinking about switching out my drop bars for albatross on one of my bikes to mix things up. So I'm also thinking about getting the aluminum. A bit more in price but I think aluminum is what I want. Anybody think the steel bars are better? I'd love to hear some feedback from people who have used albatross bars. Like? Love? Meh? -- 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] Albatross bars on a Rambouillet?
I have been using my Rambouillet mostly as a commuter and for rides less than 1 to 2 hours long. I have been thinking about trying out some upright bars on it for better visibility. Anyone try this with their Rambouillet? Jay Demarest, NJ -- 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] Albatross bars and brakes
Wow, I like these bars. I seem to favor the position where the bars curve from the straight sections. What's the best way to position the brake levers? Ryan -- 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-bu...@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] Albatross bars
This weekend I changed to Albatross handlebars on my All-Rounder. If anyone has any suggestions/hints/advice I would welcome the input. Many thanks to Keven Grant at RBW for the quick answers to my e-mail questions. http://www.flickr.com/photos/16951...@n08/3336687848/ I made the change to give myself a bike with a much more upright riding position; I was delt a back that sometimes behaves and feels great and other times is painful and stiff. These bars sure seem comfy so far! Angus --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
