Ritchey pro logics, ritchey super logic, ritchey wcs pro, zipp contour SL SS, 3t ergo pro.

Agreed, love these bars.

This is like asking what saddle we recommend. In the end, it's going to come down to what's comfortable for you. I happen to like traditional bend bars (I have 3T Rotundos), but personal preference varies. Before buying $150+ bars, try a couple inexpensive bars and get a feel for what shape works for you.

I recently got the new Thomson carbon road bar, but then I got a Deda superleggero stem...so maybe I'll have to get the matching Deda bars....

Anyhow, the Thomson is pretty nifty, not traditional but not overly compact either...very light but probably too pricey....

Not.

So much potential....

When I cut my steerer, can I barrow someone's white garage door to pose my bike in front of?

if i were you, even if it would be only for the picture i'd change a few things
get rid of the saddle bags, rotate your bars a bit down, slam and maybe flip that stem and lastly line up the valves a six o'clock
but even then it'd look a bit odd because it's a fairly big frame size so...
it's a not for now

flip it

those bikes must feel twitchy

given the set up above, this may have been a better choice...

http://media.schwinnbikes.com/media/...LX26_blk_8.jpg

Perfect examples of money does not buy hot.

Well said!

not sure what's longer, head tube or fork :p

+10!

No, that's what happens when you try to be pro.

Stop impressing people here. You know you're in severe pain post ride.

haha exactly my thoughts as well, sorry vesteroid but you should have know better than to post bikes set up like that.

Not. Your bar position is all messed up, stem needs to be flipped, spacer tower, valve stems, saddle bag, and you should probably debadge those wheels. Too bad because this bike has potential.

Anymore comments...??

Tall headtubes just look bad. As simple as that.
That's why extra tall riders have it tough. Either ride a bike that's so ugly you make little children cry or use get used to a really low position.

Can I make a guess that you are not a 20 something and might have that level saddle to bar position because of some health issues ?

I finally completed my custom Parlee Z1 build - down to the custom Speedplay Zero " long Ward Titanium" pedals. It currently weighs 6.5 kg, including the uncut seatpost and heavy SMP Lite 209 saddle.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=319246

The build is 99.9% complete, since no bike is ever complete. I am still thinking about how to get a cleaner front end with the DI2 wiring and brake cables, without resorting to custom stems and such.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=319247

I will posting another thread on the custom build process and the complete component build list.

Mark

You do not need to be 20 something or super flexible to buy a bike that fits correctly.