Drop Bars on my 1986 High Sierra
11-02-11, 01:28 PM
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Drop Bars on my 1986 High Sierra
Finally got around to putting this set of Nitto Dirtdrop handle bars on my Shcwinn High Sierra. I also took off the front rack/basket combo because even with a steering stabilizer, the bike would fall over.
Shifters are Rivendell Silvers w/ Paul Thumbie mounts. I got the mounts about a year ago off ebay for a project that never seemed to happen. Bars are wrapped cloth over cork w/ 3 coats of amber shellac. I left the steering stabilizer on because when the double kickstand is down and there is weight on the back, the front tire lifts up and the wheel will turn. That is an Acorn small bag on the back.
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Shifters are Rivendell Silvers w/ Paul Thumbie mounts. I got the mounts about a year ago off ebay for a project that never seemed to happen. Bars are wrapped cloth over cork w/ 3 coats of amber shellac. I left the steering stabilizer on because when the double kickstand is down and there is weight on the back, the front tire lifts up and the wheel will turn. That is an Acorn small bag on the back.
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11-02-11, 01:42 PM
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i like it, looks nice! How about put that front baskt on the back? i did that on a beater and i use that bike a lot more than i thought simply because it has that rear basket.
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11-02-11, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake
That's almost pretty enough to be on a De Rosa 
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Looks good, Fender.
What is significant about the Nitto dirt drop bars? I know of the stem, but have no knowledge of the bars.
What is significant about the Nitto dirt drop bars? I know of the stem, but have no knowledge of the bars.
11-02-11, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Roger M
Looks good, Fender.
What is significant about the Nitto dirt drop bars? I know of the stem, but have no knowledge of the bars.
What is significant about the Nitto dirt drop bars? I know of the stem, but have no knowledge of the bars.
My (limited) understanding is that the Dirt Drops are especially designed for use with off road bikes because they have better torque and control on the steering. The different geometry of MTBs is also supposed to be more compatible with Dirt Drops. I just bought a pair (partially on Fender's advice) of Dirt Drop knock offs.
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Very cool arrangement. One of the nicest high sierras posted on here.
If the down tube braze-ons allow for it, I would have routed the shifter housing to opposite sides and crisscrossed the cables under the down tube. For a cleaner look at the head tube.
If the down tube braze-ons allow for it, I would have routed the shifter housing to opposite sides and crisscrossed the cables under the down tube. For a cleaner look at the head tube.
11-02-11, 02:43 PM
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Beautiful! I have an 84 High Sierra that will probably end up looking like this one day. How do the drop bars feel on that geometry?
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Very nice bike - I just did a big post about my High Sierra that is set up a little differently than yours. I love these frames.
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Are you sure yours in an '86? The chart says that 1986 High Sierras came in Ivory and Bronze, not Black Chrome.
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Are you sure yours in an '86? The chart says that 1986 High Sierras came in Ivory and Bronze, not Black Chrome.
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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake
The basket is purdy for sure!
My (limited) understanding is that the Dirt Drops are especially designed for use with off road bikes because they have better torque and control on the steering. The different geometry of MTBs is also supposed to be more compatible with Dirt Drops. I just bought a pair (partially on Fender's advice) of Dirt Drop knock offs.
My (limited) understanding is that the Dirt Drops are especially designed for use with off road bikes because they have better torque and control on the steering. The different geometry of MTBs is also supposed to be more compatible with Dirt Drops. I just bought a pair (partially on Fender's advice) of Dirt Drop knock offs.
https://biketouringnews.com/bike-stuf...op-handlebars/
https://g-tedproductions.blogspot.com...ng-part-i.html
11-02-11, 06:13 PM
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Visually, I find your new set up significantly more appealing. I have a Nishiki Cunningham MTB designed frameset this would work well on. I like!
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Originally Posted by Puget Pounder
Very nice build. Do you have any plans for the shifter pods?
11-02-11, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by WNG
Very cool arrangement. One of the nicest high sierras posted on here.
If the down tube braze-ons allow for it, I would have routed the shifter housing to opposite sides and crisscrossed the cables under the down tube. For a cleaner look at the head tube.
If the down tube braze-ons allow for it, I would have routed the shifter housing to opposite sides and crisscrossed the cables under the down tube. For a cleaner look at the head tube.
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Originally Posted by fender1
This originally came w/ 6 speed Deore indexed (rear only)thumb shifters. They had the covers torn off and lost. If you need them you can have them for the cost of shipping. The work fine but look bad and won't work on a drop bar.
Nice job!
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[QUOTE=realestvin7;13446102]I think he's talking about the bar end shifter pods.
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[QUOTE=fender1;13446108]
BOO!
Originally Posted by realestvin7
I think he's talking about the bar end shifter pods.
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I had a set of silver shifters on a previous build and am going to buy another set for my Trek 520. Was planning on putting them on the bar ends but dang, that set up you have is interesting!
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Black Chrome for the win.
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11-02-11, 08:21 PM
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Yeah fender, I like it both ways.
Where did you source the cable guide on the headset for the front brake?
Where did you source the cable guide on the headset for the front brake?
