Handlebars?
09-26-05, 07:10 PM
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Handlebars?
Anybody running Dirt Drops or Moustache bars? Whats the verdict, are drops a must?
09-26-05, 08:19 PM
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I was looking at Dirt Drops and Midge bars...but the amount of FLARE was just too much and they felt weird (well only tried the dirt drops)
I went with the Salsa Bell Laps and have been stoked.
I went with the Salsa Bell Laps and have been stoked.
09-27-05, 06:35 PM
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The flare is super comfy when on the drops compared to the standard deal...also provides a bit more leverage....I am biased though....I'm coming from standard drops that were a bit too narrow, I'm just happy to breathe!
09-27-05, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Alexi
I run moustache bars and LOVE them, they are on 3 of mybikes and soon to e on 2 of my girlfriends
Are you running them for cross? If so what brake lever, shifters do you use?
Thanks.................
09-28-05, 12:00 AM
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I'm running them on my fixed cross bike, and my touring bike. fixed is just a pair of cranecreeks one made into a dummy lever, on the tourning bike the same levers with barcon shifters
