[RBW] Waitin' on my Riv--debating on Drops versus Albatross
Hi Tom...I am somewhat of a lurker too but have a few posts. I just changed the handlebars on my 2 yr old AHH from the Grand Bois Randonneur Bars from Compass/Bicycle Quarterly to the One-on-One Midge bar. I know this is a rather unusual choice for the Rivers but so far so good( approx. 300km on them) For me they have as many diff hand positions as the GB's and are wider in the drops with still good access to the brakes and bar-end shifters. No matter what the choice. I expect you'll love the ride Dennis in PDX -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Waitin' on my Riv--debating on Drops versus Albatross
Just for another opinion, I switched from the Midge to a 44 cm rando (B135) on the Fargo and was very surprised to find that the Nittos are just about (not exactly quite) perfect for my type of riding. I found the Midge better than most of the other off road drop bars, though. Someone on this or the iBob list was looking for a GB Rando bar On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 10:13 PM, Dennis Hogan hoga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Tom...I am somewhat of a lurker too but have a few posts. I just changed the handlebars on my 2 yr old AHH from the Grand Bois Randonneur Bars from Compass/Bicycle Quarterly to the One-on-One Midge bar. I know this is a rather unusual choice for the Rivers but so far so good( approx. 300km on them) For me they have as many diff hand positions as the GB's and are wider in the drops with still good access to the brakes and bar-end shifters. No matter what the choice. I expect you'll love the ride Dennis in PDX -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Waitin' on my Riv--debating on Drops versus Albatross
If you're spending 98% of the time on the road, get the Noodles and some Grand Bois tires. $0.02. On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 8:26 PM, Tom Mainelli maine...@gmail.com wrote: I've been lurking for some time, so I thought I'd introduce myself as I enter the home stretch of a long wait for my Sam. My name is Tom, I cover tech for a living, and I live near Rivendell's now two stores (!). I have been in to chat with Grant, Will, Jared, Vince and others on several occasions (and Rich built me some swt wheels for my current ride). I even got to borrow a Sam for two days (which has got to seal the deal with 99.9% of buyers). So the question I've been pondering--as so many Riv converts probably do--is do I start with drop bars or should I cut to the chase and get the Albatross (the clear fave of most staffers)? I'm also still debating which tires since I expect to spend 98% of my time on the road. What say you, RBW Owners Bunch? Thanks, Tom -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Waitin' on my Riv--debating on Drops versus Albatross
I've been lurking for some time, so I thought I'd introduce myself as I enter the home stretch of a long wait for my Sam. My name is Tom, I cover tech for a living, and I live near Rivendell's now two stores (!). I have been in to chat with Grant, Will, Jared, Vince and others on several occasions (and Rich built me some swt wheels for my current ride). I even got to borrow a Sam for two days (which has got to seal the deal with 99.9% of buyers). So the question I've been pondering--as so many Riv converts probably do--is do I start with drop bars or should I cut to the chase and get the Albatross (the clear fave of most staffers)? I'm also still debating which tires since I expect to spend 98% of my time on the road. What say you, RBW Owners Bunch? Thanks, Tom -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Waitin' on my Riv--debating on Drops versus Albatross
I just switched from noodles to albatross for my Hilsen after years of nothing but drop bars. Like you, I was inspired to try something new by some of the photos I've seen of staff bikes. Why not experiment a little? I tried a couple of different configurations and thought the albatross bars wouldn't work for me. Then I found the right balance of reach, height, and bar angle. I'm having big fun with these bars now. No plans to change back anytime soon. You can always go back to drops if the experiment doesn't work out. I might even by your discarded albas for my Quickbeam. -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Waitin' on my Riv--debating on Drops versus Albatross
I really enjoy the Albas on my AHH. Switched from noodles after about 500
miles. Have over a thousand on the Albas and enjoy them more and more. You
may experiment with not much cost. I fine tinkering with the fit part of
the enjoyment. I also trust in Kevin.
Congrats and have fun,
Curtis
On Sunday, November 17, 2013, Tom Virgil wrote:
I am also Tom and I own a Sam. My Sam has inverted Albas. See
here.http://www.flickr.com/photos/20853610@N05/10012872764/
It is my personal preference. They work well for me using Sam as an All
Rounder country bike. Sam gets ridden on the road at a good clip, on dirt
trails without issues, and even gets dragged up the Torrey Pines loop with
Hugh, Mike, and Curtis.
I also ride drops on a carbon fiber, WTB drops on a Salsa mountain bike,
and straight bars on a full suspension mountain bike. I try to set up each
bike for its purpose and in a manner that benefits me most in using it.
All of these configurations were derived over some time with change-outs
to see what would work
I would choose the Albas again, in either standard or inverted
configuration for Sam. I would probably choose them for an AHH or
Atlantis; I would have to test them to be sure. Oddly enough, I never
would have dreamed that I could be comfortable over long distance on
shellac cloth bound bars, but I am. My neutral position is usually with
hands on the bars, just ahead of the brake levers. I don't seem to miss
cork, gels, and gushy stuff, but I do wear padded gloves. If I need a more
aero position, I move forward into the hooks. More upright is the cork
grips behind the brakes.
Hope that helps.
~Tom
Albas set you apart
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 6:26:21 PM UTC-8, Tom Mainelli wrote:
I've been lurking for some time, so I thought I'd introduce myself as I
enter the home stretch of a long wait for my Sam. My name is Tom, I cover
tech for a living, and I live near Rivendell's now two stores (!). I have
been in to chat with Grant, Will, Jared, Vince and others on several
occasions (and Rich built me some swt wheels for my current ride). I
even got to borrow a Sam for two days (which has got to seal the deal with
99.9% of buyers).
So the question I've been pondering--as so many Riv converts probably
do--is do I start with drop bars or should I cut to the chase and get the
Albatross (the clear fave of most staffers)? I'm also still debating which
tires since I expect to spend 98% of my time on the road.
What say you, RBW Owners Bunch?
Thanks,
Tom
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