smelly
05-14-03, 10:26 PM
Notice how little they have changed over the past 80 years? Not that theres anything wrong with that.:beer:
Road Cycling - handlebar design
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dexmax
05-16-03, 12:49 AM
well, do you know who designed it?
VegasCyclist
05-16-03, 01:37 PM
Originally posted by smelly
Notice how little they have changed over the past 80 years?
well recently people have been trying the ergo style, but there are many different styles depending on use, it just happens that the majority of road bikes have a classic curve look
Notice how little they have changed over the past 80 years?
well recently people have been trying the ergo style, but there are many different styles depending on use, it just happens that the majority of road bikes have a classic curve look
cycletourist
05-17-03, 07:43 AM
There isn't much that can be done to improve the drop bar. Grant Petersen has taken the design about as far as it can go (see the Nitto Noodle bar)
smelly
05-17-03, 06:17 PM
Originally posted by cycletourist
There isn't much that can be done to improve the drop bar. Grant Petersen has taken the design about as far as it can go (see the Nitto Noodle bar)
Oh no,.......I didn't say that anything is wrong with it. I was actually noting how well the design is, and how it has changed very little in the past 80 years. The fact the design has changed little in the past 80 years proves how well it works.:D
There isn't much that can be done to improve the drop bar. Grant Petersen has taken the design about as far as it can go (see the Nitto Noodle bar)
Oh no,.......I didn't say that anything is wrong with it. I was actually noting how well the design is, and how it has changed very little in the past 80 years. The fact the design has changed little in the past 80 years proves how well it works.:D
Chuvak
05-17-03, 06:46 PM
They haven't changed because they WORK. If you want to use a steering wheel on your bike form a car you are welcome to make a new revolution!
2k2S4
05-17-03, 06:51 PM
Originally posted by smelly
Oh no,.......I didn't say that anything is wrong with it. I was actually noting how well the design is, and how it has changed very little in the past 80 years. The fact the design has changed little in the past 80 years proves how well it works.:D
Well, back in the early 90's I remember LeMond using a Scott bar that looked like a typical drop bar until you got to the bottom where it curved in towards the stem. IIRC, it basically allowed him to get in a more aerodynamic position, but the bars (unlike full aero bars) were legal.
This is all from memory though, so take it with a grain of salt.
Found a pic
http://ebay2.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_b8a3b7b88ffaaae01e56744dbcd5f167/i-1.JPG
Oh no,.......I didn't say that anything is wrong with it. I was actually noting how well the design is, and how it has changed very little in the past 80 years. The fact the design has changed little in the past 80 years proves how well it works.:D
Well, back in the early 90's I remember LeMond using a Scott bar that looked like a typical drop bar until you got to the bottom where it curved in towards the stem. IIRC, it basically allowed him to get in a more aerodynamic position, but the bars (unlike full aero bars) were legal.
This is all from memory though, so take it with a grain of salt.
Found a pic
http://ebay2.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_b8a3b7b88ffaaae01e56744dbcd5f167/i-1.JPG
smelly
05-17-03, 07:11 PM
Originally posted by Chuvak
They haven't changed because they WORK. If you want to use a steering wheel on your bike form a car you are welcome to make a new revolution!
Did you not read my second post in this thread????????? Do you need glasses??????????????:D
They haven't changed because they WORK. If you want to use a steering wheel on your bike form a car you are welcome to make a new revolution!
Did you not read my second post in this thread????????? Do you need glasses??????????????:D
Chuvak
05-17-03, 10:00 PM
Originally posted by smelly
Did you not read my second post in this thread????????? Do you need glasses??????????????:D
I replied the original post; I didn't really have the time to read all of them at a given time. So that makes me in need of time not glasses. Anyways sorry about that, I promise I’ll be more careful from now on.:D
Did you not read my second post in this thread????????? Do you need glasses??????????????:D
I replied the original post; I didn't really have the time to read all of them at a given time. So that makes me in need of time not glasses. Anyways sorry about that, I promise I’ll be more careful from now on.:D
Rev.Chuck
05-17-03, 10:36 PM
I have a pair of the Scott Dropins at work if anyone is looking for some.
I also love my Easton carbon drop bars, they smooth the ride.
I also love my Easton carbon drop bars, they smooth the ride.