Old 03-09-07 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by canali
''The only possible disadvantage I can imagine with these sort of bars is maybe a little lack of room when making tight turns, as the bar comes back and into contact with where your legs are. Most other bar designs won't have that particular problem. Hard to say how big a deal that is though.''

not true at all...no one would make a practical bar that would be a possible health hazard...these come no where near your legs...remember you have to go with a stem that is a good 2-4cm longer to compensate for the sweepback.

below is a link to the albatross fan club, for more ideas and inspiration.
www.bessasandackerman.com/blog/?p=46
Great link.
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