[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 7:29 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 10:23 AM, cyclotourist > wrote: > > > > They're $40 retail, so you may just want to go and order them (should be > available by the end of the month). > > > > I thoroughly confused my LBS yesterday when I ordered them

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 10:23 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > > They're $40 retail, so you may just want to go and order them (should be > available by the end of the month). > > I thoroughly confused my LBS yesterday when I ordered them.  I kind of like > blowing their mind by the weird stuff I get,

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

> From: cyclotourist > > Subject: [RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and > question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 9:54 PM > > > > > On Mon,

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

David -- Please don't forget to post that report when your WCs arrive.  I am looking hard at that bar as well.  Thanks for the link. RS --- On Mon, 11/9/09, cyclotourist wrote: From: cyclotourist Subject: [RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on fram

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 6:48 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 10:01 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > >> Here's a pic of where I'm bruising my fore-arm: >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4087683377/ >> >> When I'm grabbing deep into the drops my arm just can't quite clear that

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 10:01 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Here's a pic of where I'm bruising my fore-arm: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4087683377/ > > When I'm grabbing deep into the drops my arm just can't quite clear that > corner. > I have my Monocog 29er set up so that I can ride

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

Here is a bad photo of the Monocog: http://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/DropBox#5391043633214271410 On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 7:48 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > I have my Monocog 29er set up so that I can ride in the drops on most > flatter and smoother surfaces. Compared to my 3 road bikes, the S

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

e he rode afew weeks back out to point Reyes with us. If that was a > Midge, he had it set up nicely. > > > > RS http://www.on-one-shop.co.uk/acatalog/info_HBOOMMIB.html > > > > --- On Sun, 11/8/09, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > > > From: PATRICK MOORE > > Su

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 9:53 PM, Jeremy Till wrote: > > > > I also got a pair of RM013's when Rivendell found that stash in August > and have been waiting to try them out (no 26.0 stems!) on my > casseroll- i can see how David E. has those wrist clearance problems > but I wonder if that could be a

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

was a Midge, he > had it set up nicely. > > RS http://www.on-one-shop.co.uk/acatalog/info_HBOOMMIB.html > > --- On Sun, 11/8/09, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > From: PATRICK MOORE > Subject: [RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and   > question on frame an

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

Here's a pic of where I'm bruising my fore-arm: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4087683377/ When I'm grabbing deep into the drops my arm just can't quite clear that corner. It's pretty tender right now. I rode a lot slower today and avoided re-injuring it, but who wants to ride slow! (

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

co.uk/acatalog/info_HBOOMMIB.html --- On Sun, 11/8/09, PATRICK MOORE wrote: From: PATRICK MOORE Subject: [RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Sunday, November 8, 2009,

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

I've tried WTBs, clones, and all the off road drops made up to, say, 2005, and find I like the Salsa Bell Laps best: shallow and short, but with a modest flare that both allows forearm comfort and, as well, a nice, wide flat section in the 46 cm size. You get the flats, curves, hoods and hooks posi

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 9:13 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > Actually I found a fault w/ off-road drops: the front of my lower arm > (right above wrist) is bruised on both sides from banging up on the cross > section while riding in the drops. > [Snip.] > > I'm gonna' go back to the Gary bars, >

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

I switched from M-bars to Garys because they have a straighter top bar position. It allows me to to sit up more without have my hands in at an awkward angle and further from the stem for more control. It also works better with my handlebar bag. Different strokes... cyclotourist wrote: > The G

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

I had the new WTB bars on a different set up. I found that the ergo bend was not so ergo for me. Also, they were a bit too wide, if that is possible. Third flaw is that you need to bore out the ends if you plan to run barcons. If you can not tell, they were not my favorites, and no longer hold

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 10:32 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > > on 11/8/09 10:03 AM, rperks at perks@gmail.com wrote: > > I will chime in here as I have other places in proclaiming the > > greatness of the Nitto RM013, AKA Rivendell dirt drop, AKA MB1 drop > > bars. I have these in both the recently r

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

I wasn't banging my arm when riding on the bottom/outside flared part, it was when I was all the way forward in the hooks with a finger on the brakes. On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 10:28 AM, rperks wrote: > > Link to pictures of my Rawland set up. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/36302...@n08/sets/7215

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

I run Nitto/Riv. Dirt Drops exclusively on all my bikes at the moment, with a back up pair bagged and in storage as well. GREAT bars that I like a lot more than Nitto Noodles. That said, those were the bars that I was banging my wrists on yesterday. I was riding a LOT more agressively than I nor

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

on 11/8/09 10:03 AM, rperks at perks@gmail.com wrote: > I will chime in here as I have other places in proclaiming the > greatness of the Nitto RM013, AKA Rivendell dirt drop, AKA MB1 drop > bars. I have these in both the recently rediscoverd standard width, > 48cm at the tips, and an older w

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

Link to pictures of my Rawland set up. http://www.flickr.com/photos/36302...@n08/sets/72157622761433374/ The early hobo bag should give it at least a thred of Riv content ;) Rob On Nov 8, 10:03 am, rperks wrote: > I will chime in here as I have other places in proclaiming the > greatness of t

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

Salsa Woodchippers are available soon. They are off road drops that are flared with shallow drops. Joel --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

I will chime in here as I have other places in proclaiming the greatness of the Nitto RM013, AKA Rivendell dirt drop, AKA MB1 drop bars. I have these in both the recently rediscoverd standard width, 48cm at the tips, and an older wider set, 52 cm at the tips. I have run the wider ones on my Rawl

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

The Garys are the same thing (but made with love in China!). I just don't like the lack of a top bar position on them. It basically limits you to the drop position and kind of the hoods except they're canted at a weird angle. Lets just say I see M-bars in my bike's future... On Sun, Nov 8, 200

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

Check out the On-One Midge drops.  Very nice, and will address that problem. RS --- On Sun, 11/8/09, cyclotourist wrote: From: cyclotourist Subject: [RBW] NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list To: rbw-owners-bunch@