Does a drop bar like this exist?
07-08-08, 09:30 PM
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Does a drop bar like this exist?
I currently have an ITM Team bar on my Colnago. I'm feeling pretty stretched out on it and went to see a fitter. He confirmed. The top tube is about 2cm too long. I've already got a very short stem on it, not likely I'll find a quill stem much shorter than what's there now. So I've started looking for other options. One occurred to me today.
Is there a drop bar that starts the bend to the drops quickly? On my current bar, from the start of the bend out to the farthest extent in the middle of the bend it's 90mm (this is the distance forward from the start of the bend to the furthest extent). I'm wondering if there is a bar that starts the bend to the drops sooner. Maybe like a 70 mm or 50 mm distance instead. I also need them 440mm wide and 26mm for the stem clamp (quill type, ITM Eclypse).
What do ya'll think? And no, getting a new frame right now is way outside my budget.
Is there a drop bar that starts the bend to the drops quickly? On my current bar, from the start of the bend out to the farthest extent in the middle of the bend it's 90mm (this is the distance forward from the start of the bend to the furthest extent). I'm wondering if there is a bar that starts the bend to the drops sooner. Maybe like a 70 mm or 50 mm distance instead. I also need them 440mm wide and 26mm for the stem clamp (quill type, ITM Eclypse).
What do ya'll think? And no, getting a new frame right now is way outside my budget.
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07-08-08, 10:27 PM
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Also, try moving your seat forward 2cm. I know that this is not something your supposed to do, but try it and see if it makes a difference. You've got nothing to lose, and can always put it back the way it was if it causes fit issues.
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Is there a drop bar that starts the bend to the drops quickly? On my current bar, from the start of the bend out to the farthest extent in the middle of the bend it's 90mm (this is the distance forward from the start of the bend to the furthest extent). I'm wondering if there is a bar that starts the bend to the drops sooner. Maybe like a 70 mm or 50 mm distance instead. I also need them 440mm wide and 26mm for the stem clamp (quill type, ITM Eclypse).
What do ya'll think? And no, getting a new frame right now is way outside my budget.
What do ya'll think? And no, getting a new frame right now is way outside my budget.
There are many bars in a 75-85 mm reach, and you can maybe find some as low as 70.
If your current bars are indeed 90mm of reach (measured like the link above) you can shed up to 15mm of that. It does indeed impact stem length. I know because I changed from a 86 mm bar to a 75 reach and can now comfortably use a 1 cm longer stem.
Many/most short reach bars are available in 26 (25.8) mm clamp size.
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07-09-08, 09:21 AM
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I have been to a fitter and my seat is properly positioned. The trick now is to get the bars back some. My stem is 80mm. So if you've got a couple of 60's lying around that might help, I'll send you a PM. But I really would like to replace the bar, I need to buy a new one anyway (for another bike), so I can move the current one over.
"Reach" that's the term I need. I'll see what I can turn up with a 70mm reach.
Thanks folks!
"Reach" that's the term I need. I'll see what I can turn up with a 70mm reach.
Thanks folks!
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I currently have an ITM Team bar on my Colnago. I'm feeling pretty stretched out on it and went to see a fitter. He confirmed. The top tube is about 2cm too long. I've already got a very short stem on it, not likely I'll find a quill stem much shorter than what's there now. So I've started looking for other options. One occurred to me today.
Is there a drop bar that starts the bend to the drops quickly? On my current bar, from the start of the bend out to the farthest extent in the middle of the bend it's 90mm (this is the distance forward from the start of the bend to the furthest extent). I'm wondering if there is a bar that starts the bend to the drops sooner. Maybe like a 70 mm or 50 mm distance instead. I also need them 440mm wide and 26mm for the stem clamp (quill type, ITM Eclypse).
What do ya'll think? And no, getting a new frame right now is way outside my budget.
Is there a drop bar that starts the bend to the drops quickly? On my current bar, from the start of the bend out to the farthest extent in the middle of the bend it's 90mm (this is the distance forward from the start of the bend to the furthest extent). I'm wondering if there is a bar that starts the bend to the drops sooner. Maybe like a 70 mm or 50 mm distance instead. I also need them 440mm wide and 26mm for the stem clamp (quill type, ITM Eclypse).
What do ya'll think? And no, getting a new frame right now is way outside my budget.
Yes. FSA makes some really short reach bars but I think they're all 31.8. Salsa has the poco which is fairly short reach, ritchey biomax is fairly short reach, but I don't think they go much shorter than... around 75mm.
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07-09-08, 10:41 AM
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The Ritchey Biomax looks like a good solution. Especially with one of Bigbossman's short stems. Then I should be set.
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Check out this link on Sheldon Brown's website: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/kops.html
KOPS ain't the Bible, ya know..... more like a starting point
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bigbossman, I sent you an e-mail through the system here. If you don't see it, would you bring one of those 60mm stems to the ride on the 27th?
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I just bought a new biomax in 26.
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How about these Modolos from Velo-Orange? Sounds like what you're looking for.
Thanks! I appreciate it.
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