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Old 01-17-12 | 08:04 PM
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alright i like the nitto rb-002 bull horns but they are a little pricey are there any bars that are comparable for a cheaper price or am i going to have to bite the bullet and spend a pretty penny?
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Old 01-17-12 | 08:27 PM
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I really like these
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Old 01-17-12 | 08:34 PM
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im not new the the internet but thanks. i was asking here to maybe get someone with experience with some handle bars in person. i can look at pictures all day and jack off to them but it isnt going to tell me anything about the quality.
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Old 01-17-12 | 08:36 PM
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If you want quality bullhorns with a little bit of drop, just get the RB-002s and be done with it.
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Old 01-17-12 | 08:39 PM
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I have these. Really comfortable. Might need a short stem to compensate for the longer reach (I have a 70mm stem on a 53cm Kilo frame for reference).
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Old 01-17-12 | 08:41 PM
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I have these. Really comfortable. Might need a short stem to compensate for the longer reach (I have a 70mm stem on a 53cm Kilo frame for reference).
do you have brakes? if so what kind of levers are you using because i read that these bars dont allow bar end levers
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Old 01-17-12 | 08:47 PM
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Probably cross levers.
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Old 01-18-12 | 12:22 AM
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Not quite Nitto but for 20 clams...

https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...0_10000_202447
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Old 01-18-12 | 01:01 AM
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im pretty dang sure those profile airwings do take bar end brake levers. theyre crimped to accomadate the brake housing.
i own them aswell and theyre great. although i dont recommend getting the OS version because its uneven when your riding on the tops.
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Old 01-18-12 | 07:29 PM
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do you have brakes? if so what kind of levers are you using because i read that these bars dont allow bar end levers
I use a Tektro cross lever. Works well, as I do 70% of my riding on the tops. Using the horns for leverage when accelerating from a standstill is superb. Wrapped in LizardSkins.
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Old 01-18-12 | 07:42 PM
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I use these. Cross levers were a pain to get on, but not terrible. I wanted bar-con brakes but it wasn't meant to be due to sizing. Comfy - I'm using honey Brooks wrap.
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Old 01-18-12 | 09:24 PM
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wow.
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Not quite Nitto but for 20 clams...

https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...0_10000_202447
I just got a set off craigslist for $40 (with a Thompson Elite 90mm stem)..... not the lowest drop but with the 50mm drop and I flipped the stem upside down it's enough.....I too was looking at the 002s

P.S. I should add that I'm running the Dia Compe Shot lever...

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Old 01-19-12 | 04:13 PM
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thanks guys for the input. i appreciate it.
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Old 01-19-12 | 04:26 PM
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I'm actually looking to get the Profile Air Wing. I think they're about $50 or so. I'd be using them with a cross lever.
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The RB002's are the nicest bullhorns I've ever used. I'd say they are worth the money. Or you can buy two sets of crappier ones and be not really satisfied.
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Old 01-19-12 | 06:24 PM
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The RB002's are the nicest bullhorns I've ever used. I'd say they are worth the money. Or you can buy two sets of crappier ones and be not really satisfied.
+1000. I was so pleased with them on my Soma Rush that I bought a second one for my Wabi Lightning. The stock Wabi horns made my hands sore, but the RB-002s are comfortable on even long rides. The bar shape places your hands in a very natural position.
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Another +1 for RB-002's.
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the nashbars are fine.
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Old 01-19-12 | 09:58 PM
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But not as fine as RB-002s.
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