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04-16-07, 11:24 AM
First, I apologize if this topic has been covered thoroughly. I tried the search function and got "There seems to have been a problem with the Bike Forums database."
I want moustache bars for a Bridgestone RB-T that has been set up with mountain bike thumbies and mountain bike brake levers (Deore LX and that era Shimano). I'd like to keep all those, so I've been looking for moustache bars with the proper sizing for mountain bike compenents (22.2 mm clamp diameter for shifters and brakes). My stem is a 25.4, so that's mountainish too.
Also, I want to be able to access the brakes in the bends, which is a factor because even with a 22.2 mm diameter, it's possible that I couldn't get my brakes and shifters around the bend to mount in this position.
So far, here's what I've found:
- Apparently at some time in the past moustache bars were made for Bridgestone by Hsing Lung in these specs (22.2 outside diameter) but aren't any more. I can't find any old ones to buy.
That's according to this page: http://www.stanford.edu/~dru/moustache.html
- Van Dessel makes some totally flat-looking moustache bars: http://www.vandesselsports.com/accessories.php
Reasonably priced and looks exactly like what I need -- except -- I called them up and the guy I talked to was very skeptical about being able to coax the brake and shifters around the bends to where I want them, which is accessible from the bends.
- There are a few options from Nitto that are mountain-sized and have some degree of moustache-like bend, the most promising of which looks to be the albatross:
http://bessasandackerman.com/blog/?p=46
The first picture on the page shows the positioning I'd like for levers and shifters. I would mount them flipped for some drop. My concern with these is they don't have quite as much bend as I want.
Anyway, I'd love to hear from anyone who has an opinion. Thanks!
I want moustache bars for a Bridgestone RB-T that has been set up with mountain bike thumbies and mountain bike brake levers (Deore LX and that era Shimano). I'd like to keep all those, so I've been looking for moustache bars with the proper sizing for mountain bike compenents (22.2 mm clamp diameter for shifters and brakes). My stem is a 25.4, so that's mountainish too.
Also, I want to be able to access the brakes in the bends, which is a factor because even with a 22.2 mm diameter, it's possible that I couldn't get my brakes and shifters around the bend to mount in this position.
So far, here's what I've found:
- Apparently at some time in the past moustache bars were made for Bridgestone by Hsing Lung in these specs (22.2 outside diameter) but aren't any more. I can't find any old ones to buy.
That's according to this page: http://www.stanford.edu/~dru/moustache.html
- Van Dessel makes some totally flat-looking moustache bars: http://www.vandesselsports.com/accessories.php
Reasonably priced and looks exactly like what I need -- except -- I called them up and the guy I talked to was very skeptical about being able to coax the brake and shifters around the bends to where I want them, which is accessible from the bends.
- There are a few options from Nitto that are mountain-sized and have some degree of moustache-like bend, the most promising of which looks to be the albatross:
http://bessasandackerman.com/blog/?p=46
The first picture on the page shows the positioning I'd like for levers and shifters. I would mount them flipped for some drop. My concern with these is they don't have quite as much bend as I want.
Anyway, I'd love to hear from anyone who has an opinion. Thanks!