The "Should I..." Thread
#2828
We win all charity rides
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,369
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From: Central Michigan University/ GR, MI
Bikes: BMX, fixed gear
I mean, who the hell would say that a bent spoke was ok to ride on? Even if its 'mechanically sound', its really not, and will break sooner or later.
#2829
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 161
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From: Los Angeles
just picked up a 3t arx pro and currently own a 3t seat post.
now i want to pick up some drops and hoods.
Should I match brands and go with 3t ergo sum pro drops or save some money and go with the FSA wing pro compact drops? similar bars when comparing specs except the 3t bars have a little more reach.
now i want to pick up some drops and hoods.
Should I match brands and go with 3t ergo sum pro drops or save some money and go with the FSA wing pro compact drops? similar bars when comparing specs except the 3t bars have a little more reach.
#2835
Cool Guy
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 796
Likes: 0
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Jamis Sputnik, Leader 722 Heritage Edition, Brompton, Bianchi Via Nirone, Robinson SST, Diamondback Sorrento
#2837
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,244
Likes: 28
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic
just picked up a 3t arx pro and currently own a 3t seat post.
now i want to pick up some drops and hoods.
Should I match brands and go with 3t ergo sum pro drops or save some money and go with the FSA wing pro compact drops? similar bars when comparing specs except the 3t bars have a little more reach.
now i want to pick up some drops and hoods.
Should I match brands and go with 3t ergo sum pro drops or save some money and go with the FSA wing pro compact drops? similar bars when comparing specs except the 3t bars have a little more reach.
#2839
Goes to 11.

Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,548
Likes: 4
From: Wichita, KS, USA
Bikes: 2015 Soma Double Cross
A bent spoke isn't all that bad as long as the tension isn't totally off. Of course, it's a completely different story with low spoke-count wheels.
#2844
Still kicking.


Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
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From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
#2845
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 18
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Should I buy a bullhorn and use it with my 25.4 mm quill stem or should buy an adapter and a new stem + a 31.8 mm bullhorn?
Or am I a fool and should I be riding drops? Or drops with a new stem? Or one of the previous ideas but with different parts?
I'm in the Netherlands and I don't want to pay $30 for shipping, so something UK or where-ever else in Europe is preferred.
Or am I a fool and should I be riding drops? Or drops with a new stem? Or one of the previous ideas but with different parts?
I'm in the Netherlands and I don't want to pay $30 for shipping, so something UK or where-ever else in Europe is preferred.
#2847
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 18
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Not really, but I do want a nice pursuit bar with some drop. The only 25.4 pursuit bar I've found is the Fyxation Rodeo Pursuit, which would cost about the same as a new stem with 31.8 pursuit bar, because of high overseas shipping charges.
#2849
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 9,948
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From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
I'd hold off. Buying two extra parts for a handlebar you've never tried is kinda iffy. Keep in mind, however, that some bullhorns can be a real pain to install on quill stems because of the tight corners.
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