Nitto RB-018 on Steamroller?

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05-15-09 | 06:35 PM
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Anyone put a set of these on an otherwise stock steamroller? I find that I'm never on the drops, and I miss the option of going to the hoods like on my other bike. Without having ever tried bullhorns, it looks like the curve of at the end could be similar to the hoods, and you'd still have the other positions of a regular drop bar, minus the drops.

Things I don't know: Are you way stretched out by the time you get to the curve up at the end, as compared to hoods? Will the Nitto fit properly with the stem and stock brake on my steamroller?
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05-15-09 | 09:51 PM
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I had this exact train of thought while riding my 'roller today
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05-17-09 | 03:30 AM
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No, I don't think you'll be too streched out. Those bars are designed for a 26.0 stem clamp.
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05-17-09 | 08:57 AM
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I have the RB018's. They are pretty much flipped and chopped drops.
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05-17-09 | 11:39 AM
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I have rb021s on my roller. They're similar, only they have a drop. I love them, they're my favorite bars to ride on a fixed gear.
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05-17-09 | 07:50 PM
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Quote: I have rb021s on my roller. They're similar, only they have a drop. I love them, they're my favorite bars to ride on a fixed gear.
Same here. Great for traffic.
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05-18-09 | 12:19 AM
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I have the 018's on my steamroller. i love them!!!
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