thinking about switching to bullhorns...

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10-27-14 | 02:39 PM

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fietsbob

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why go bullhorns?

Pamplona .. they decided to replace the bulls with bikes ..

10-27-14 | 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fietsbob

Pamplona .. they decided to replace the bulls with bikes ..

i say better than being hit with a ridiculous STI brifter

10-27-14 | 03:02 PM

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or them SRAM hydraulic Brifters..

10-27-14 | 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by e0richt

if I decide to go bar end shifters, are they awkward to use? do they conflict with the brake levers?

Couple ideas for you:

You can also just use brifters. My Speed Pro TT came that way:

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10-27-14 | 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dynaryder

Couple ideas for you:

You can also just use brifters. My Speed Pro TT came that way:

cool.

interesting configs!

10-27-14 | 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 50voltphantom

I use Profile Design AirWings. IMO the first decision you need to make is whether you want a flat or drop style bullhorn. I personally like my AirWings because drop is like a happy medium between "on the hoods" and "in the drops" on normal road drops.