thirdgenbird

the bikes been done for a few weeks and i love it so far but now that we have 10+ inches of snow on the ground i keep looking at it deciding if i want to change anything. i figured i just as well have you guys roll it around.

#1. bullhorns

i had the drops so i used them. i am finding that i put my hands on the "forward" parts of the bars as if they were hoods. i cant help but think it would be like ridding on the forward extension on bullhorns (only time i used bullhorns was in a triathlon and stayed in the arobars till i needed brakes)

#2 rim decals

i cant decide if i want them to go or stay. they match the frame but it may look cleaner without them.

Scrodzilla

You've caught the bug. My opinion? Get rid of the rim decals and get some 'horns!

ADSR

I think some Syntace Stratos and clean rims are just what the doctor ordered!

thirdgenbird

so what if i did thanks for the advice.

those are the bars i was thinking. are they available in 31.8? google time.

Scrodzilla

I'm not saying there's anything wrong with it. I've got a constant case of it, especially during the winter!

thirdgenbird

i found some more expensive ones in 31.8...

thirdgenbird

how bout some eastons for my big hands:

ADSR

AFAIK Stratos are a 26.0 only bar, but who doesn't like that new stem feel?

thirdgenbird

new anything feels nice but im thinking of trying the eastons. i love the side profile, bladed section, and long extension

fuzz2050

loose the decals for sure.

Instead of the bullhorns, I'd suggest a pair of normal drop bar brake levers, give you that bullhorn feel, but still have those drops for when it's nice and windy. What can I say, I'm a traditionalist.

thirdgenbird

i like tradition but road levers cant save my bike. its got bladed tubes and compact geometry for goodness sake

and i get the point, decals off. give me some time to accept the thought.

lz4005

It needs a lower gear ratio and studded tires so you can ride it in the snow instead of worrying about decals.

thirdgenbird

haha, trust me, it almost went out for fun as is. it will see snow before its over.

PedallingATX

I actually like the wheel stickers. DT Swiss rims are nice, so it offsets the fact that your frame is made by scattante lol. Definitely put some bullhorns on there. I use profile design air wing bars that are 26.0 and they are okay. Not amazing, not bad, though.

schmere

You need a black crankset before anything else. It's all I see when I look at your bike.

klaw091

Rear fender!

thirdgenbird

the frame was a gift from my father who is unemployed due to a military injury. its surprisingly well built 7000 series al.

i want black cranks when i can find/afford ones better than the chorus ones

fuzz2050

no front? The skunk stripe is kinda annoying, but a front fender can actually keep your feet dry. I think it does more to make riding in the wet tolerable than the rear.

klaw091

maybe, not sure if he can fit a front fender on however.

could always just wear boots

LoRoK

2nd.

phyko

I think road levers would do be great for your bike. Plus you keep all your hand positions.

And you should keep the decals. They look nice. Not hideous.

thirdgenbird

there is no room for fenders and no provisions to bolt them on either.

i have an xc bike boys, i dont need this one to play winter duty (i do want to try it in snow though)

thanks but i am not, and will not, put road levers on it. a back brake is worthless and i am not running one hood. as i stated before, if i keep drops, i can ride the front part of the bars as if they were hoods and it is quite comfortable.

i agree, the decals do look nice. i just cant decide what looks best.



ive thought about getting new ones from dt swiss and cutting off the chrome part that says "RR 1.2" then it will just be a clean "DT SWISS" decal. any thoughts?

phyko

I dont think you need to cut off the part that says "RR 1.2". I think you have enough silver on the frame and other parts so that it looks like it fits.

But a plain DT Swiss would look nice too. But then you have to spend extra money. Unless you can just use a hobby knife and cut away the "RR1.2".