Randonneur handlebar questions
02-22-10, 03:44 PM
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Randonneur handlebar questions
Hi all,
I'd like to try a randonneur style handlebar for a new build. Currently looking at the Nitto Randonneur bars at 42 cm or 45 cm as well as the Grand Bois Randonneur bar. I have a couple of questions that I hope you can help me with.
First, do the Nitto Rando bar dimensions refer to the c-c width at the ends? What are the corresponding widths at the top?
Second, how does the GB Rando bar compare with the Nitto one? Any first-hand experiences you can share would be greatly appreciated. It's obviously a lot more expensive, so I'm wondering if it's worth it.
Many thanks in advance for your comments.
I'd like to try a randonneur style handlebar for a new build. Currently looking at the Nitto Randonneur bars at 42 cm or 45 cm as well as the Grand Bois Randonneur bar. I have a couple of questions that I hope you can help me with.
First, do the Nitto Rando bar dimensions refer to the c-c width at the ends? What are the corresponding widths at the top?
Second, how does the GB Rando bar compare with the Nitto one? Any first-hand experiences you can share would be greatly appreciated. It's obviously a lot more expensive, so I'm wondering if it's worth it.
Many thanks in advance for your comments.
02-22-10, 04:09 PM
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https://ruedatropical.wordpress.com/2...-bar-geometry/
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/h...ars/index.html
I believe the Nittos are measured, C to C, at the drops, not the tops. So a 42 may end up being 37-39 on the tops.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/h...ars/index.html
I believe the Nittos are measured, C to C, at the drops, not the tops. So a 42 may end up being 37-39 on the tops.
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02-23-10, 07:45 PM
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If you're going to use the Nitto bar, just be sure you're OK with the horrible mangling of their spelling “Raundoneur” or suchlike!
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Not just them. SR made the RANDNNR - nasty spelling, but it's my favorite kind of bar.
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