My New Trekking Setup
07-30-15, 09:50 AM
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My New Trekking Setup
It took awhile to get this right, but i'm happy with the outcome. The bike is a Waterford RS-11. Great bike for long distance riding.
07-30-15, 10:04 AM
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Sweet! Nice job matching all the leather and twine bits. I've seen those bars on several touring rigs, they make a lot of sense. I like having all of your shifting, braking, and belling at your fingertips, along with plenty of hand positions.
Credit card tourer/long day trips?
Credit card tourer/long day trips?
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That is looking swell!
I'm also interested in your build.
Are those the Nitto butterfly bars?
I'm also interested in your build.
Are those the Nitto butterfly bars?
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07-30-15, 10:51 AM
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I purchased the bars from velo-orange. I actually cut a few inches off of the lower ends, so my knees wouldnt hit when I was out of the saddle. For shifters I used, dura ace barend shifters mounted on paul thumbies. The bartape is fizik honey brown, they dont sell it in the states, but I found a place oversees. I had to adjust my stem size also to make everything work. It is almost all dialed in. After another few rides, it should be perfect.
07-30-15, 11:30 AM
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Makes it more comfortable to carry on your shoulder?
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I like the bike, too. I have a set of trekking bars, but I still haven't figured out which bike to put them on. I have tried them a couple different ways, but haven't been happy with the end result.
07-30-15, 11:39 AM
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Is "trekking" a separate cycling discipline that touring in some way, or is it just the euro-centric name?
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They are really diverse bars, so not some separate type of riding, just a different position for riding. They are great for around town, commuting, day rides, etc. You cant get in as aero a position as drop bars, but it seems most riders aren't in the drops very often or for very long.
07-30-15, 02:20 PM
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The strap does indeed help when carring the bike, but it also protects the frame when I am locking it up or leaning it aganst something. I got it from Walnut Studio, a great small leather goods maker.
07-30-15, 02:33 PM
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I like the look of it. Very nicely, and tastefully done.
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