Recommend me some new drops
#2
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From: Beverly MA
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Not sure if it's what you're into but I'm really digging the EighthInch classic track drops and plan on getting some soon.
https://www.eighthinch.com/track_bars.html
AND they're only 29 bucks.
https://www.eighthinch.com/track_bars.html
AND they're only 29 bucks.
#5
Lookie these.
https://ruedatropical.wordpress.com/2...-bar-geometry/
Pretty much you can buy any drops with 80 bucks. But if you wanna go carbon or use really rare bars, you might need to throw in few hundred.
I got the latest one (Nitto Univ 105) for 20-30 bucks. I know people swears by B177 noodles. I have never "fondle" one. ... I need to FEEL one!
https://ruedatropical.wordpress.com/2...-bar-geometry/
Pretty much you can buy any drops with 80 bucks. But if you wanna go carbon or use really rare bars, you might need to throw in few hundred.
I got the latest one (Nitto Univ 105) for 20-30 bucks. I know people swears by B177 noodles. I have never "fondle" one. ... I need to FEEL one!
Last edited by Tomo_Ishi; 09-17-09 at 07:20 PM.
#6
Your cog is slipping.



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#9
The new eighthinch drops looks interesting. I would like to hear what people have to say about them, maybe with some pictures as well. very very shallow, especially compared to my old b123's at least (real track drops arent supposed to be shallow, but these look good for the street)
#15
the barbarian
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From: Evanston, IL
Bikes: Independent Fabrications Crown Jewel, Surly Steamroller(FG), Abici Podium (road)
track drops, in my opinion, are awful for all applications other than riding in the drops... on the track. They are NOT meant to be ridden on the tops (as rode drops are), so i hope they are for the track. I much prefer horns or risers for around town/commuting , they are just much more practical (though i think track drops look great on a track bike!)
#17
track drops, in my opinion, are awful for all applications other than riding in the drops... on the track. They are NOT meant to be ridden on the tops (as rode drops are), so i hope they are for the track. I much prefer horns or risers for around town/commuting , they are just much more practical (though i think track drops look great on a track bike!)
#18
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The EighthInch track drops are a very slight 15mm drop. They're really comfortable, either on the drops of up top. My buddy has a front brake with a Soma Urban cross lever (24mm clamp) mounted just to the outside of the bulge and it looks/works beautifully.
#24
Selecting drop bars can be so challenging as you have to match the bars to the bike and rider and small changes in shape and drop can have a really pronounced effect.
I have never liked traditional track drops on anything but the track... I have some ITC and Soma Major Taylors that are shallower and with drop levers they are really very nice.
I have never liked traditional track drops on anything but the track... I have some ITC and Soma Major Taylors that are shallower and with drop levers they are really very nice.
#25
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From: tucson
Bikes: 2007 IRO Mark V fixed, 1971 Schwinn Spitfire stock newsie cruiser, 60's Schwinn Collegiate single speed, 1984 Azuki Imperial fixed, old unknown brand Tandem fixed.
I think those eighthinch bars look terribly uncomfortable on the tops... especially if running a brake (and a light at night) Look like a more shallow Major Taylor bar, which I have and they sit on the shelf unless heading off to the match sprints or velodrome.
I roll with Nitto B125 shallow drops or Nitto B259AA uncut risers in the city.
I roll with Nitto B125 shallow drops or Nitto B259AA uncut risers in the city.




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