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Old 09-17-09 | 08:23 AM
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rudetay
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Bikes: Serotta Colorado III Track (Renyolds Ouzo Pro Aero Fork, Dura-Ace to Mavic CXP-14 wheels, Sugino crank, Thomson and 3T the rest), Steelman Cyclocross (Campy Record 10, Deda Newton & Thomson stuff)

Originally Posted by TheBikeRollsOn
My girlfriend rides her bars like this and I've tried and tried to find another type of bar she would like but she insist this is the only way she wants her bars as she has been riding them like that since she was younger. I really don't care if they look stupid because they are comfortable to her, but the brake positioning is very hard to reach and I really have serious concerns about her safety. It's to the point where she gets mad whenever I mention it now. Any advice? Different brake positions? Bars girls tend to like?
Maybe a set-up like this?

http://velo-orange.com/vomoha.html



Seems like if you explain the safety concerns she should understand.
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