[RBW] Re: Albatross bars for a Moustache antagonist

[Ron Mc]

Map bars may be your compromise.  
My upright built with Map bar is my easiest bike to set up on a winter 
trainer, but I didn't like only the upright riding position.  
I added a core muscle position using a Nitto double lamp bar and MB bar 
ends.  
Was able to spend a winter dialing it in.  

  


When I got it on the road, I liked the 3 positions it gave me so much, 
wrapped it and made it permanent

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[RBW] Re: Albatross bars for a Moustache antagonist

[Ron Mc]

oh yeah, Riv eqivalent is Wavie Bar

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[RBW] Re: Albatross bars for a Moustache antagonist

[Ron Mc]

I also confess to be a moustache inamorato

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[RBW] Re: Albatross bars for a Moustache antagonist

[jandrews]

The Choco Norm really splits the diff between albastache and albatross IME. 
 The forward grip is much more comfortable and natural than both of those 
bar.  I don't find a huge difference in the swept out section.  Thoughtful 
stem selection is key with the Choco (and the Albastache for that matter)


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[RBW] Re: Albatross bars for a Moustache antagonist

[Pondero]

I have had excellent results with the albatross bar.  I use the ergon grips 
for more upright crusing, and the most forward part of the curve (with 
cloth tape) for climbing, wind, or faster moments.  I'm using downtube 
shifters to maximize the hand positions between the bar end and the forward 
curves.  The smoother the brake level clamps, the better.  I can ride these 
bars all day.

Chris Johnson
Sanger, Texas

On Monday, March 18, 2019 at 6:39:15 AM UTC-5, Christopher Cote 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
>

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[RBW] Re: Albatross bars for a Moustache antagonist

[Christopher Cote]

Ron and Patrick, I'm well-experienced with bars like the MAP and Surly Open. 
Looking for feedback on the Albatross from folks who don't like 'staches. 
Chris, your Rambler with Albatrosses is perfection. I'm looking to attain the 
same, for me.

Chris

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[RBW] Re: Albatross bars for a Moustache antagonist

['Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Moustache or New Moustache (AKA Albastache)?

I shifted from Albatross to Moustache (too narrow and low/forward) to New 
Moustache (just right for years) to Bullmoose a few months ago. The Albatross 
is higher and farther back that either Moustache, and it’s default position is 
upright vs (for me) the default Moustache position in the outer curves (which 
never felt great to me on the Albatross).

>From what you describe, the Albatross would be a good logical next bar to try. 
>Enjoy the hunt (because the alternative is ... not enjoying it. Grin.)!

With abandon,
Patrick 

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