Kelly Take-Offs
02-28-06 | 02:55 PM
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Jet Jockey
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From: St. Paul, MN
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD9, Ritchey Breakaway Cross, Nashbar X-frame bike, Bike Friday Haul-a-Day, Surly Pugsley.
Kelly Take-Offs
I read about these on Rivendell's website, and they seem to think they're a good thing. I was just wondering, does anyone out there use them, and if so, do you like them?
What are the pros and cons of this set-up?
By the by, post some pics of your handlebar set-up if you use them. I'm very curious, as I'm looking into a conversion on my commuter at present. Thanks for the info.
What are the pros and cons of this set-up?
By the by, post some pics of your handlebar set-up if you use them. I'm very curious, as I'm looking into a conversion on my commuter at present. Thanks for the info.
02-28-06 | 03:59 PM
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Jet Jockey
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From: St. Paul, MN
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD9, Ritchey Breakaway Cross, Nashbar X-frame bike, Bike Friday Haul-a-Day, Surly Pugsley.
02-28-06 | 06:49 PM
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Maybe try posting in the road cycling forum? I dunno, I've got flat handlebars and don't anticipate getting drops any time soon.
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02-28-06 | 08:40 PM
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STI cleaner looking? Your style definitely isn't like mine!
Campagnolo Ergo looks clean because shifter cables are hidden beneath handlebar tape, and ditto for bar-end shifters if you run the cables all the way underneath the bar tape. Of course, the cleanest look comes with downtube shifters, but you may not like the access.
Campagnolo Ergo looks clean because shifter cables are hidden beneath handlebar tape, and ditto for bar-end shifters if you run the cables all the way underneath the bar tape. Of course, the cleanest look comes with downtube shifters, but you may not like the access.
