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Old 11-21-08, 12:18 PM
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HAMMER MAN
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Originally Posted by late
1) Big tires and low pressure. I run 32c tires.

2) Specilaized Bar Phat (the thin ones) or similar

3) Off the Front Grip Shapes... I use 6.. I put one so the heel of my hand is supported in the drops. And I create a nice wide and flat area where the bar curves. Takes a while to get it right, but it helps.

4) Double gel tape (but not with Bar Phat, too bulky). I love Cinelli Gel tape but the price is insane now.

5) A light bar, my Ritchey Biomax has some give to it, which means it should absorb a little of the shock.
hey late.

tires I run 700x25
bar phat I have never tried that,will check that out.
Off the Front Grip Shapes,do not know what that is,but will search the internet
tried double deda but did not like the feel.
both drop bars are Easton carbon

thank you
Gary
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