[RBW] Re: Dia compe knob grip?

I'm just resurrecting this thread to see if anyone knows of a U.S. source for the 22.2mm clamp version of these dia compe knob grips? I see the larger ones at the SOMA site. SJS has the smaller, correct size but with a crazy shipping fee from the UK. If anyone knows where to get them, or have s

[RBW] Re: Dia compe knob grip?

Conceptually, if you don't need brakes while in the curves, the knob grip would be excellent to try in the curves of the Albatross bars. It was what I was planning on trying until I sussed out that brakes in the curves were essential for me. I can't help you find them though. Curious how they wo

[RBW] Re: Dia compe knob grip?

Conway, I use the bar ends off some old Ergon grips I had in inventory. I placed them forward on my albatross bars. They provide a nice place to hook my thumb or index finger if I am leaning forward and gripping the bars forward of the bend. Visual here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/86975051

[RBW] Re: Dia compe knob grip?

Non-aero brake levers can be converted to do this (dummy levers) by essentially taking them apart, removing the actual lever, and putting remaining parts back together. I did that on a fixed gear/front-brake-only/drop-bar setup where I wanted to have a hood hand placement. Original B'stone must

[RBW] Re: Dia compe knob grip?

I use them on my Bosco Bars as well, they are known as "stoker knobs" to provide the stoker on a tandem to have "hoods" to lean on. They are available at Ben's Cycle in MIlwaukee as well as other places. Mar

[RBW] Re: Dia compe knob grip?

Conway, I put a pair of mountain bike barend grips on my bosco bars. I like them more than I thought I would. Give me even more hand positions and let me stretch forward. A picture here: https://flic.kr/p/e2PjbY I have albatross bars on another bike - no extensions, but did cover the curves wi

[RBW] Re: Dia compe knob grip?

Have em. Love em. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

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Evan, what is your bike? Always curious as to what everyone is riding. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Friday, September 19, 2014 at 5:27:45 PM UTC-4, Evan Baird wrote: > > Have em. Love em. > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Dia compe knob grip?

I like them https://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/8615929939/ , they kinda emulate the ramps of a drop bar setup (in my mind at least, YMMV) they are for sale at velo orange sometimes but sold out right now. I got mine from SJS, great company http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/dia-compe-cotton-reel-h

Re: [RBW] Re: Dia compe knob grip?

I'm thinking some cheap mountain stubbies? I guess what I'm trying to accomplish is something like a VO crazy or jones type bar. I added some mountain grips in lieu of full tape then started taping and twining forward of the levers on the bends and got to thinking that I never, ever use them a

Re: [RBW] Re: Dia compe knob grip?

you mean those crazy horn things on end the Walmart mtb handlebars? If they are the right diameter I guess you could slide them down the bars until they stick out front like the crazy bars. I have never seen it done before but hey, nothing ventured nothing gained, right? On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 5:

Re: [RBW] Re: Dia compe knob grip?

They have a couple of different sizes. 22.2 & 23.8 Which is the right one for the bosco bullmoose? -- 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-owner

Re: [RBW] Re: Dia compe knob grip?

22.2 is the diameter of the grip are of the bar of the bosco and most upright / mtb bars. 23.8 is the grip area diameter of most drop bars. By resurrecting this thread, I take it you found a current source? Missed the thread when it was new, but here are some pictures of how I use them. Sa

Re: [RBW] Re: Dia compe knob grip?

Thanks Keith, I ordered them from SJS. Keeping my fingers crossed that they are in stock. On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 1:01:06 PM UTC-8, iamkeith wrote: > 22.2 is the diameter of the grip are of the bar of the bosco and most > upright / mtb bars. 23.8 is the grip area diameter of most dro