Thanks for all the great feedback. Much to ponder as the wait continues.
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Get one of each. Install those quick cable splitters and you can switch any
time you like ;)
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On Monday, November 18, 2013 10:03:32 AM UTC-8, Garth wrote:
Get one of each. Install those quick cable splitters and you can switch
any time you like ;)
I like this idea! Coupled with DT shifters, swaps would be super quick and
clean.
I've had my Hilsen for over 5yrs now and been
I'm curious about this too for my Fargo, so I'll chime in. It would be nice
to make the Fargo more switchback competent with fatter and sturdier tires,
bigger cassette, and other-than-drop bar. Swapping tires and cassette is
easy. It's the bar that takes time.
First, it would be a matter of
If you use bar-end shifters, and you're switching to/from bars that
accommodate, then you can do so without needing cable splitters or even
additional bar ends. Here's a tutorial (not mine-- I used this to move from
moustache to albatross):
http://www.tamiasoutside.com/2008/08/24/barcons/
I
Thanks, Shoji. This will work only if the swap is mindless and immediate: I
am an immediate gratification sort of person.
I'd want to be able to disconnect 4 cables quickly, remove stem, plop new
stem/bar on the steerer (...ER...ER...ER), tighten, reconnect, and motor
off into the sunset.
On
Yes Patrick , this is my idea too, it must really BE quick ,as in
disconnect, remove bar/stem/cable to split point, put on other
stem/bars/cables, and re-attach. Done. No Adjusting, other than the stem
height which is a no brainer, (for most ... lol).
The DaVinci splitters come in both
Yes Patrick , this is my idea too, it must really BE quick ,as in
disconnect, remove One Unit(bar/stem/cable to split point), put on other
Unit, and re-attach. Done. No Adjusting, other than the stem height which
is a no brainer, (for most ... lol).
The DaVinci splitters come in both
For switch-ability of cockpits, shifter cable splitters need to be installed. A
good location is between the downtube and the bb cable guide for both front and
back. Alternatively, the rear shifter cable can be split between the bb cable
guide and chainstay rear derailleur boss. For brakes,
Thanks -- that's useful. Can anyone else comment on the question of cable
drag or absence of it, with the splitters?
On Mon, Nov 18, 2013 at 12:59 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote:
Yes Patrick , this is my idea too, it must really BE quick ,as in
disconnect, remove bar/stem/cable to split
Set the splitters up correctly from the start and here is no problem whatsoever
with shifting and switching is easy peasy. Did it for a quite a while.
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My Atlantis has Davinci cable splitters on the shift cables. With 8 speed
Shimano indexed bar ends there is no adjustment needed. However, I put
them on to make the bike easier to disassemble for shipping. I think you'd
have to be careful at set-up to use them for quick change of handlebars.
Now THOSE are some proper diagatubes! Dozens of lovely diagatubes!
On Monday, November 18, 2013 1:32:59 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On 11/18/2013 03:04 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
Thanks -- that's useful. Can anyone else comment on the question of cable
drag or absence of it, with the
If you usually ride drops, I'd say get the drop build. If you get drops,
you might always wonder how it woulda been with drops. So just get it outta
your system first.
Then, get a set of Albii and put 'em on after a month and see which you
like better.
I have tried drops, Albii, and
PS- You don't need no stinkin' splitters.
Just undo the shifter pods an move them onto the Alba's.
And you are gonna have to change the brake cables to MTB cables anyway to
match the MTB levers for the Albas.
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That Moulton is amazing, never seen one in the flesh or ridden one but hope
springs eternal.
On Nov 18, 2013 7:38 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
PS- You don't need no stinkin' splitters.
Just undo the shifter pods an move them onto the Alba's.
And you are gonna have to change the
On 11/18/2013 07:01 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
Thanks, Steve.
Curious: you own so many bikes and ride so many miles: how does the
Moulton compare to your favorite rando bikes in efficiency, handling,
and that all important and ill-defined feel?
Moultons have an interesting and unusual feel,
Hi Tom,
I'm a fellow lurker and, like you, I am waiting on a new Sam.
I selected the albas mainly because my other bike has drops and I wanted a
bit of variety in the stable.
The way I see it you can't go wrong with either one.
-Howard
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 9:26:21 PM UTC-5, Tom
I vote drops. I have had Alba's and don't care for them. I like Noodles.
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 9:26:21 PM UTC-5, 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
I always used drops on everything until I got my Sam with albas. If I had
just one bike it would have Albas on it.
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Albas, without a doubt. Worst case scenario is you decide you want to
experiment with other bars. But the albas are amazing bars.
Also, don't be afraid to get a tire that will give you the option of dirt
and trail. You may well be surprised how much you enjoy impromptu
exploration that Rivs
Bars are almost as personal as saddles, but I like Drops. My favorites:
Road, lowish: bar none, none, none (NPI): Grand Bois Maes parallel --
narrow! 37 at hoods widening to ~40 at ends of hooks. I like them!
The Noodles are almost as nice, if I use a stem 1 cm longer. This puts the
Noodles a
I've been riding a Hillborne since 2009, and I vote drops. Specifically the
Nitto Noodle. According to the catalogue, as a 6' male, I ought to be
riding a manly 46 or 48 cm bar, but I guess I'm more of a non-manly man,
and really love the 44cm Noodle. I guess you could get a different
98% of the time on the road, but for how long and at what intensity do you
ride on any given outing? I like A-bars a lot, but find drops give more
positions that I appreciate on rides over an hour. At higher speeds your
are quite the wind brake as well. At 10MPH that doesn't matter as much, but
if
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
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