Let's see those clean cockpits/bikes !
06-22-12, 02:39 PM
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Let's see those clean cockpits/bikes !
**Apology for not posting pictures myself**
Let's see some of the clean cockpits that you guys have on your bikes. I'm trying to come up with ideas for my new (1st) project bike. My other bikes generally are a bit more cluttered up than I would like for this one. It's going to be suited for long rides, but I'm trying to keep it as clean as possible.
Thus my plans are to :
-No handlebar bag. I love having one on one of my other bikes, but I want it to look clean. I plan on using a larger than normal saddle bag.
-Hidden cables. I have downtube shifters on this bike, so no problems there, but currently have brakes that have the cable coming out of the top. Plan is to do some research and find some brake levers that I can route the wire under the handlebar tape
-Hidden or very small computer. This is the toughest one for me so far. I'm not sure where I'm going to go with this. I want the long lasting battery of a wired computer, but I don't want the sensors and wires (or even wireless) they have. A GPS computer seems the cleanest way to go, but then I have to deal with a shorter battery life and my GPS (Edge 305) is pretty big and would take up a lot of room.
-Extra water. I just have one spot to mount my water bottle, but obviousely that isn't going to be enough for long rides. I don't want to drill or use ugly straps for another...so not sure where I'm going to solve this one.
-Pedals. I love the look of pedals with leather straps and they have the benefit of letting me use normal shoes. On the other hand, I have some nice cycling shoes that I use with Keo Look pedals that perform great....but don't give that look I want.
-Lights. I want them, at least for longer rides where I might be in the dark, but they always seem to make the bike look cluttered.
Anyways, let's see some pics of things you guys have done to get the upgrades you want without making the bike look cluttered up with all the gadgets...if that's possible.
Let's see some of the clean cockpits that you guys have on your bikes. I'm trying to come up with ideas for my new (1st) project bike. My other bikes generally are a bit more cluttered up than I would like for this one. It's going to be suited for long rides, but I'm trying to keep it as clean as possible.
Thus my plans are to :
-No handlebar bag. I love having one on one of my other bikes, but I want it to look clean. I plan on using a larger than normal saddle bag.
-Hidden cables. I have downtube shifters on this bike, so no problems there, but currently have brakes that have the cable coming out of the top. Plan is to do some research and find some brake levers that I can route the wire under the handlebar tape
-Hidden or very small computer. This is the toughest one for me so far. I'm not sure where I'm going to go with this. I want the long lasting battery of a wired computer, but I don't want the sensors and wires (or even wireless) they have. A GPS computer seems the cleanest way to go, but then I have to deal with a shorter battery life and my GPS (Edge 305) is pretty big and would take up a lot of room.
-Extra water. I just have one spot to mount my water bottle, but obviousely that isn't going to be enough for long rides. I don't want to drill or use ugly straps for another...so not sure where I'm going to solve this one.
-Pedals. I love the look of pedals with leather straps and they have the benefit of letting me use normal shoes. On the other hand, I have some nice cycling shoes that I use with Keo Look pedals that perform great....but don't give that look I want.
-Lights. I want them, at least for longer rides where I might be in the dark, but they always seem to make the bike look cluttered.
Anyways, let's see some pics of things you guys have done to get the upgrades you want without making the bike look cluttered up with all the gadgets...if that's possible.
06-22-12, 03:05 PM
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My thoughts:
- You'll have a tough time beating the "clean" look of a single-speed/fixed-gear.
- For the computer, it may help to trim the cable as short as possible, and hide it inboard of the fork blade. Maybe you can paint it to match the bike?
- "Aero" brake levers are the standard now, so that should be an easy swap. Tektro makes some good brakes-only levers.
- Some of those "butt rocket" bottle holders would keep them out of the way of everything else. I think they're kinda ugly and inconvenient, though.
- Look into a headlight that can mount lower, on the fork. If nothing else, they make a bracket that clamps onto the fork that would allow a headlight to be mounted to it.
Finally, I have no "clean look" bikes to post. Everything I ride (including the fixed-gear) gets Fredded-out with stuff.
- You'll have a tough time beating the "clean" look of a single-speed/fixed-gear.
- For the computer, it may help to trim the cable as short as possible, and hide it inboard of the fork blade. Maybe you can paint it to match the bike?
- "Aero" brake levers are the standard now, so that should be an easy swap. Tektro makes some good brakes-only levers.
- Some of those "butt rocket" bottle holders would keep them out of the way of everything else. I think they're kinda ugly and inconvenient, though.
- Look into a headlight that can mount lower, on the fork. If nothing else, they make a bracket that clamps onto the fork that would allow a headlight to be mounted to it.
Finally, I have no "clean look" bikes to post. Everything I ride (including the fixed-gear) gets Fredded-out with stuff.
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06-22-12, 03:16 PM
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Pretty basic...
06-22-12, 03:19 PM
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For computers, the newer ones have the option to mount them centered on the stem top, and it would be good if you also get one that's wireless so you don't have any sensor wire clutter going from the head to the magnet sensor(s). If you do want to use a wired computer, on most steel forks, if you can easily detach and reattach the cable from the sensor head, you can actually route the cable through brazing vent holes usually present at the top and bottoms of the fork legs. I did it with my Avocet20 computer on my Peugeot PSV way back in the mid 80's and it was actually easier than I thought as the bottom of the fork leg pretty much funnels the wires very close to the bottom vent holes which I easily snagged and pulled to the outside of the fork leg with a loop of fishing line.
A clean "cockpit is not easy to achieve if you have a bar end or brifter shifting set up because of the additional cables being routed to the front of the bike. Cleanest set up will be aero brake levers and DT shifters.
Chombi
A clean "cockpit is not easy to achieve if you have a bar end or brifter shifting set up because of the additional cables being routed to the front of the bike. Cleanest set up will be aero brake levers and DT shifters.
Chombi
06-22-12, 03:47 PM
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Cockpit above:
Mirror
Water bottle cage/bottle
iHome2go
Remote for above
2 x PB LEDs
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I'm debating whether to add:
A bracket for my iPhone
a Compass
Alfred E Neuman head on top of the stem
Mirror
Water bottle cage/bottle
iHome2go
Remote for above
2 x PB LEDs
AirzoundI
I'm debating whether to add:
A bracket for my iPhone
a Compass
Alfred E Neuman head on top of the stem
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Simplicity defined:
John (wrench at my LBS) and I took pains to ensure the cables were very tightly/cleanly routed - I'm so OCD I measured the bowed areas and ensured they were even on either side of the head tube. If you look closely, you can see just a shade of black derailleur cable housing either side of the stem extension.
C&V "wireless computer" completes the minimalist look
DD
John (wrench at my LBS) and I took pains to ensure the cables were very tightly/cleanly routed - I'm so OCD I measured the bowed areas and ensured they were even on either side of the head tube. If you look closely, you can see just a shade of black derailleur cable housing either side of the stem extension.
C&V "wireless computer" completes the minimalist look
DD
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Here is my clean cockpit. Tektro aero levers and a Sigma wireless computer. My light is mounted to the lowrider boss on my fork.
DSC02477 by mkeller234, on Flickr
Here you can see the light:
DSC03472 by mkeller234, on Flickr
I like to use this saddle bag to carry small things.
IMG_0138 by mkeller234, on Flickr
DSC02477 by mkeller234, on Flickr
Here you can see the light:
DSC03472 by mkeller234, on Flickr
I like to use this saddle bag to carry small things.
IMG_0138 by mkeller234, on Flickr
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WHen was the term Cockpit applied to bicycles?
No yoke or protective surround like an aircraft...
I am just too old school.
A term repeatedly applied by the carbon fiber racer crowd I ride along side with while on my classic road bikes.
(they are also hopelessly married to the large chainring too, I know its is mid season, does not anyone spin anymore?)
No yoke or protective surround like an aircraft...
I am just too old school.
A term repeatedly applied by the carbon fiber racer crowd I ride along side with while on my classic road bikes.
(they are also hopelessly married to the large chainring too, I know its is mid season, does not anyone spin anymore?)
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1980s Dia Compe AERO brake levers
machined aluminum and anodized seat post mounted double water bottle rack that is made by Profile Design and is superb! ($40.00 at the LBS)
machined aluminum and anodized seat post mounted double water bottle rack that is made by Profile Design and is superb! ($40.00 at the LBS)
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1980 Schwinn LeTour. You can see the Incredibell, and water bottle holder.
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My Raleigh Gran Sport has a wireless Cat-Eye mounted on the top of the stem. I sort of wish I hadn't done it that way. I often walk my bikes by grasping the stem top with one hand. The computer there makes it less convenient.
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Just need a brake.
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