new pedals and bars?
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new pedals and bars?
ello, seriously upgrading my Feather here; could use some help selecting new handlebars and pedals.
here's what my bike looks like now: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/24793835/Pho...-37-21_883.jpg
i'm thinking this would look sick with Nitto drops, but i'd love to hear some other opinions. definitely don't want to go with flat bars - either bullhorns or drops.
the pedals are Campagnolo platforms of some sort, but they don't have a flip tab (or anywhere to install them AFAICT), so they're a pain in the a**. i'm thinking of going to MKS GR-9s or White Industries Urban Platforms. are the White Industries pedals worth the $200 price tag?? they look hawt.
any other feedback would be great too. thanks!
here's what my bike looks like now: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/24793835/Pho...-37-21_883.jpg
i'm thinking this would look sick with Nitto drops, but i'd love to hear some other opinions. definitely don't want to go with flat bars - either bullhorns or drops.
the pedals are Campagnolo platforms of some sort, but they don't have a flip tab (or anywhere to install them AFAICT), so they're a pain in the a**. i'm thinking of going to MKS GR-9s or White Industries Urban Platforms. are the White Industries pedals worth the $200 price tag?? they look hawt.
any other feedback would be great too. thanks!
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Nitto makes over 10 different different drop bars. I would guess you mean one of their track drops, but they are much much less practicaly than a set of road drops. In the track drop area they have more variety than any other manufacturer, which is their biggest appeal. But in the road drop market they arent special, except for the noodle drops.
People that have the WI pedals love them, but there is the price tag. No one can tell you if they are worth it to you. But they are defiantly not a crappy pedal.
People that have the WI pedals love them, but there is the price tag. No one can tell you if they are worth it to you. But they are defiantly not a crappy pedal.
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cool, they're on sale right now... at $25 i can always upgrade later if i "need" to. thanks.
yep, i meant b123s. i just found a set on craigslist for $45 and am picking them up this afternoon. i'll let you know how they work out! i have a feeling i'll be going back to bullhorns once the novelty wears off though. the Origin8 bars that came on it don't seem all that bad... any opinions on the RB021 bars? looks like you'd have lots of room to stretch out on those.
yep, i meant b123s. i just found a set on craigslist for $45 and am picking them up this afternoon. i'll let you know how they work out! i have a feeling i'll be going back to bullhorns once the novelty wears off though. the Origin8 bars that came on it don't seem all that bad... any opinions on the RB021 bars? looks like you'd have lots of room to stretch out on those.
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ello, seriously upgrading my Feather here; could use some help selecting new handlebars and pedals.
here's what my bike looks like now: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/24793835/Pho...-37-21_883.jpg
i'm thinking this would look sick with Nitto drops, but i'd love to hear some other opinions. definitely don't want to go with flat bars - either bullhorns or drops.
the pedals are Campagnolo platforms of some sort, but they don't have a flip tab (or anywhere to install them AFAICT), so they're a pain in the a**. i'm thinking of going to MKS GR-9s or White Industries Urban Platforms. are the White Industries pedals worth the $200 price tag?? they look hawt.
any other feedback would be great too. thanks!
here's what my bike looks like now: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/24793835/Pho...-37-21_883.jpg
i'm thinking this would look sick with Nitto drops, but i'd love to hear some other opinions. definitely don't want to go with flat bars - either bullhorns or drops.
the pedals are Campagnolo platforms of some sort, but they don't have a flip tab (or anywhere to install them AFAICT), so they're a pain in the a**. i'm thinking of going to MKS GR-9s or White Industries Urban Platforms. are the White Industries pedals worth the $200 price tag?? they look hawt.
any other feedback would be great too. thanks!
Nitto B123 are the deepest track drops around. Right now, with your bullhorn bars, your hands are even with your saddle. Put the B123s on and your hands will be down near your front tire...or scrunched together on the tops near the stem. Neither one is a comfortable riding position. Yes, it will look nice...but be not fun to ride. Stick with the bullhorns. If you do decide to get the B123s, get a stem to be dedicated for them. It will be a ROYAL P.I.T.A to unwrap and re-wrap bars every time you decide to switch bars.
The pedals are Campagnolo Triomphe: https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.as...=109&AbsPos=28
They aren't platform pedals. They are designed to be used with slotted cleats.
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Nitto B123 are the deepest track drops around. Right now, with your bullhorn bars, your hands are even with your saddle. Put the B123s on and your hands will be down near your front tire...or scrunched together on the tops near the stem. Neither one is a comfortable riding position. Yes, it will look nice...but be not fun to ride. Stick with the bullhorns. If you do decide to get the B123s, get a stem to be dedicated for them. It will be a ROYAL P.I.T.A to unwrap and re-wrap bars every time you decide to switch bars.
The pedals are Campagnolo Triomphe: https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.as...=109&AbsPos=28
They aren't platform pedals. They are designed to be used with slotted cleats.
They aren't platform pedals. They are designed to be used with slotted cleats.
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The original straps dont matter much, but if they still have a the original clips they are worth a dencent bit. They broke pretty often and fit on the nicer pedals.
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I just put some WI pedal on my bike...LOVE them.
Had the sylvans and didn't like them at all...GR-9s seemed narrow, so went for the WI's.
$175 shipped from universal cycles with coupon code: vip10
Had the sylvans and didn't like them at all...GR-9s seemed narrow, so went for the WI's.
$175 shipped from universal cycles with coupon code: vip10
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wow, craigslist ftw... just grabbed the b123s, a Specialized stem, and brand new GR-9s for $115
thanks for the code! will definitely use that if/when i decide to upgrade
whatup whatup! i haven't tried road drops - i guess i probably should, huh?
thanks for the code! will definitely use that if/when i decide to upgrade
whatup whatup! i haven't tried road drops - i guess i probably should, huh?
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I would be a lot more into that bike if the saddle wasn't so ugly.
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wow, thanks for that. i miss irc's /ignore function.
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No need to get upset.
You came in here asking how to make your bike look better then asked for suggestions. You got suggestions, but didn't like them.
It's pretty obvious by the fact that your stem is at max extension that you are already having issues with how low the bars are. But, whatevs. You got your track drops. Now it's time for a proper photoshoot.
You came in here asking how to make your bike look better then asked for suggestions. You got suggestions, but didn't like them.
It's pretty obvious by the fact that your stem is at max extension that you are already having issues with how low the bars are. But, whatevs. You got your track drops. Now it's time for a proper photoshoot.
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No need to get pissy.
You came in here asking how to make your bike look better then asked for suggestions. You got suggestions, but didn't like them.
It's pretty obvious by the fact that your stem is at max extension that you are already having issues with how low the bars are. But, whatevs. You got your track drops. Now it's time for a proper photoshoot.
You came in here asking how to make your bike look better then asked for suggestions. You got suggestions, but didn't like them.
It's pretty obvious by the fact that your stem is at max extension that you are already having issues with how low the bars are. But, whatevs. You got your track drops. Now it's time for a proper photoshoot.
thanks for the comment on the stem extension - i set it so my hands were about at the same spot and figured i'd adjust from there. bit too early to say i'm having "issues" though. edit: now that i think about it, the bars are a bit lower and the ends are nearly parallel with the ground - made some adjustments after kayce commented (thanks!).
anyway, wasn't actually upset, just trying to match the trolling, guess it was a bit too early.
haha jaytron
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Hahaha nice.
In all honesty, I don't think I would ever spend $200 on pedals. Maybe a clipless pedal+shoe combo, but not on pedals alone. That's just me though.
In all honesty, I don't think I would ever spend $200 on pedals. Maybe a clipless pedal+shoe combo, but not on pedals alone. That's just me though.
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https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...oducts_id=8557
i assume those have built in energy shields, allow flight, and guarantee attractive sex partners. at least they come with straps...
i assume those have built in energy shields, allow flight, and guarantee attractive sex partners. at least they come with straps...
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^they're campy. it's doesn't have to do anything except let you show off to your friends that you have campy parts.
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