[RBW] Re: FIRST RIDE ON MY B-17 standard

2014-10-22 Thread Ty Graham
I switched from my Professional to an old broken in B-17 for my 900 mile California trip. Crazy to change a major component at the last minute, but I decided I needed the comfort. I'm really glad I made the swap. I had no issues, just 900 miles of comfort. My legs gave out way before I had any

[RBW] Re: FIRST RIDE ON MY B-17 standard

2014-10-21 Thread Paul G
Thanks for your input, Mojo. Much appreciated. -- 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 thi

[RBW] Re: FIRST RIDE ON MY B-17 standard

2014-10-21 Thread 'Mojo' via RBW Owners Bunch
> > Paul, > I too use Noodles at B17 height. Hard efforts in the drops and a flat to semi-flat back *never* have me thinking about my butt. Its always my lungs and legs that are screaming. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: FIRST RIDE ON MY B-17 standard

2014-10-21 Thread Paul G
I do ride with Noodle bars at saddle height on my bicycle in question. However, the amount of torso angle I ride with can vary significantly depending on the type of riding I'm doing. I get as low as horizontal when riding hard and fast with my arms bent in the hooks even though the bars are at

Re: [RBW] Re: FIRST RIDE ON MY B-17 standard

2014-10-21 Thread Chris Chen
I find the B-17 good for the noodle to albatache range of rectitude. For albatrosses close to saddle height, they work fine, but any higher and I start to think a B-6* starts to sound better. YMMV On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 2:49 PM, Jon in the foothills of Central Colorado < row.n.2nowh...@gmail.co

[RBW] Re: FIRST RIDE ON MY B-17 standard

2014-10-21 Thread Jon in the foothills of Central Colorado
Hi Paul, I ride pretty upright most of the time with my hands on the end of the bar .But if I'm climbing I grab on to the front of my Albatross bars which shifts my weight and I'm leaning over not quite horizontal towards the front. Not as much as if I were in the drops of my road bike. In eith

[RBW] Re: FIRST RIDE ON MY B-17 standard

2014-10-21 Thread Paul G
Jon, how upright do you sit on your bike most of the time? I'm trying to get a feel for how crouched of a riding position a B17 can handle. I sometimes ride really crouched with a horizontal back or sit up with my back at 55-50 degrees if I'm putting along slowly with the family and I'd like a

[RBW] Re: FIRST RIDE ON MY B-17 standard

2014-10-09 Thread Mark Reimer
I've had the same experience, but depends on the model. I went on a 180km ride on a nearly brand new B17 Special and it felt awesome. Same with a standard B17 and a 100km ride. When they are setup perfectly, they are invisible. I do notice though that even the slightest adjustments make a huge

[RBW] Re: FIRST RIDE ON MY B-17 standard

2014-10-08 Thread Ron Mc
I had to adjust mine today - drop it a bit because I swapped out for Thin Gripster pedals. First none and my knees were too easily locking. Then dropped just a bit too much. When I raised it in between the other two stops it was an instant Ah of Invisibility. Nothing beats a broken-in B17 o