Drop Bar Questions
09-23-12, 12:10 PM
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Drop Bar Questions
Hey, I am looking for a set of road drop bars that have a long reach and a 31.8 clamp. I currently run a set of Nitto B115s and love them as they have a nice long sweep forward that is a nice hand position as I do not run hoods. I have tried other bars that have shorter reach but much prefer the longer reach of the Nittos. I just cant find a bar that has long reach and a 31.8 clamp. Anybody know of any? Thanks.
09-23-12, 12:59 PM
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Ritchey makes some nice ergo road bars with a longer reach.
09-23-12, 02:43 PM
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Road drops are designed to work with hoods. The hoods extend reach considerably, and drop bars are designed to work with hoods. Therefore, you probably aren't going to find a pair of road drops with excessive reach. To get the proper fit, consider installing hoods.
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Try the Nitto Noodle. It has a long, flat ramp yet still offers a correct angle for the drops.
[EDIT]: Whoops, 31.8mm clamp.... run a shim maybe?
[EDIT]: Whoops, 31.8mm clamp.... run a shim maybe?
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