Jones h loop handle bars
02-04-16, 05:35 PM
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Jones h loop handle bars
Thinking about making a Schwinn Crosscut Hybrid into my commuter/touring bike. I would like to put a Jones H loop bar on it. Having trouble deciding between the 710 and 660 size. It currently has the trekking bar on it, which isn't that bad, but I buy into the hype of the H loop bar. Does anyone have any experience with it?
02-04-16, 06:06 PM
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My Surly ECR came with a 710 HLoop, and I liked it so much I put another one on my Big Dummy. I like the variety of hand positions available, and by grabbing the front loop and resting your forearms on the rear, you can 'get low' for a 'semi aero' position.
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02-04-16, 06:10 PM
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Have you ever ridden wide bars? 710 is too wide for me. My ideal width is about 640mm. I probably wouldn't bother cutting down a 660 if I were to get one though.
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Good point. If you've never tried wider bars and aren't against breaking out the hacksaw should you not care for the width, might as well throw in the extra $5 to try the 710.
02-04-16, 06:32 PM
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Haven't rode a bike with wide bars. I didn't think I would want the extra bar past where the brakes and shifter are at.
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02-04-16, 07:08 PM
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I use Trekking bar s
You need to wrap the whole thing with Bar tape, 2 thick layers , not just stuff grips on the ends ,
To take advantage of the many places for your Hands ..
You need to wrap the whole thing with Bar tape, 2 thick layers , not just stuff grips on the ends ,
To take advantage of the many places for your Hands ..
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Originally Posted by fietsbob
I use Trekking bar s
You need to wrap the whole thing with Bar tape, 2 thick layers , not just stuff grips on the ends ,
To take advantage of the many places for your Hands ..
You need to wrap the whole thing with Bar tape, 2 thick layers , not just stuff grips on the ends ,
To take advantage of the many places for your Hands ..
02-04-16, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by baldilocks
Haven't rode a bike with wide bars. I didn't think I would want the extra bar past where the brakes and shifter are at.
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02-04-16, 07:18 PM
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Hard to overcome the grass is greener syndrome though..
My Friend who runs the LBS has Jones Bars on his Trek DS.. + Ergon GR5 Grip/bar ends ..
I buy into the hype of the H loop bar
02-07-16, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by fietsbob
Hard to overcome the grass is greener syndrome though..
My Friend who runs the LBS has Jones Bars on his Trek DS.. + Ergon GR5 Grip/bar ends ..
My Friend who runs the LBS has Jones Bars on his Trek DS.. + Ergon GR5 Grip/bar ends ..
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Nah, He has other things to do.. He is also an elected official in the County Government.
Use Google , they have pictures ..
Use Google , they have pictures ..
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I have them on my fat bike and love them. I have the 710 and the extra width is great to wrestle with those big tires.
On a commuter or a tourer I would prefer the 660.
On a commuter or a tourer I would prefer the 660.
02-14-16, 07:02 PM
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Is that a quill stem? Will a Jones Loop work with the size of that stem? Anybody?
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Originally Posted by NJgreyhead
Is that a quill stem? Will a Jones Loop work with the size of that stem? Anybody?
Jones loop are 31.8mm clamp diameter so you will need a quill to to threadless adapter and a 31.8mm threadless stem or there are a few quill stems made for 31.8mm. Just make sure they are "pop top" meaning they have a removable cap as opposed to the old style with a pinch bolt.
02-17-16, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by rex615
If you are asking me, then no. it is threadless and oversized (a downhill unit).
Jones loop are 31.8mm clamp diameter so you will need a quill to to threadless adapter and a 31.8mm threadless stem or there are a few quill stems made for 31.8mm. Just make sure they are "pop top" meaning they have a removable cap as opposed to the old style with a pinch bolt.
Jones loop are 31.8mm clamp diameter so you will need a quill to to threadless adapter and a 31.8mm threadless stem or there are a few quill stems made for 31.8mm. Just make sure they are "pop top" meaning they have a removable cap as opposed to the old style with a pinch bolt.
Thanks, rex.
