Straight Bars/ Drops
11-29-04, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by royalflash
I just bought a Lemond road bike with drop bars but I am not really convinced about the advantages of this type of bar. I have had problems with hand numbness with the drop bar whereas I have never had significant problems with my hybrid which has a straight MTB bar with bar ends.
The drop bar also isnt very convenient for braking and if I had to stop suddenly I am convinced that I would be significantly slower braking with the drop bar.
I am seriously considering changing the drop bar to a straight bar with bar ends. This gives you a couple of hand positions. I think if you get the height right you can still get a reasonable aerodynamic shape.
The only thing that really deters me is the need to change the brakes and shifters. Could be expensive and it is shame to break up the nice shiny Ultegra set.
Has anyone any done this? and if so which brakes, shifters or bar have you used? (I have a 9x cassette).
The drop bar also isnt very convenient for braking and if I had to stop suddenly I am convinced that I would be significantly slower braking with the drop bar.
I am seriously considering changing the drop bar to a straight bar with bar ends. This gives you a couple of hand positions. I think if you get the height right you can still get a reasonable aerodynamic shape.
The only thing that really deters me is the need to change the brakes and shifters. Could be expensive and it is shame to break up the nice shiny Ultegra set.
Has anyone any done this? and if so which brakes, shifters or bar have you used? (I have a 9x cassette).
Shimano BL-R400 brake levers (silver, very durable), Shimano Dura-Ace 9 speed Thumb Shifters, Paul's Components Thumbies (for thumb shifters) and Salsa Cro-Moto (made by Nitto) Riser Bars w/Profile Bar Ends.
11-29-04, 11:24 PM
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Everytime, I saw a guy on loaded touring bike, I never seen him the drop position except at stop light just to grab those brake levers. I would go with straight bar with bar ends, if the road condition is nice, I would add the aero bar, I really the tuck in position of the aero bar on my road bike but on my trip to vietnam in Feb I decide to leave it at home because of the bad roads of bad traffics.
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12-02-04, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Istanbul_Tea
Here's the setup I use on my Rivendell Atlantis...
Shimano BL-R400 brake levers (silver, very durable), Shimano Dura-Ace 9 speed Thumb Shifters, Paul's Components Thumbies (for thumb shifters) and Salsa Cro-Moto (made by Nitto) Riser Bars w/Profile Bar Ends.
Shimano BL-R400 brake levers (silver, very durable), Shimano Dura-Ace 9 speed Thumb Shifters, Paul's Components Thumbies (for thumb shifters) and Salsa Cro-Moto (made by Nitto) Riser Bars w/Profile Bar Ends.
12-02-04, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by royalflash
nice set up but where did you get those thumb shifters from? I looked on the Shimano site and they dont seem to make any Dura Ace thumb shifters. Also I looked on the Paul's component site and am still not too clear about what you need the thumbies for? confused!!
https://bike.shimano.com/Road/Dura-Ac...number=SL-BS77
The Paul's Thumbies allow you to mount the shifters onto a handlebar for thumb shifting... whereas without the Paul's your only option is mounting them into the ends of your handlebar... i.e. "Bar End" or "Bar Con(s)"
Hope this helps clear things up for you
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Originally Posted by Istanbul_Tea
Shimano Dura-Ace Bar End Shifters...
The Paul's Thumbies allow you to mount the shifters onto a handlebar for thumb shifting... whereas without the Paul's your only option is mounting them into the ends of your handlebar... i.e. "Bar End" or "Bar Con(s)"
Hope this helps clear things up for you
The Paul's Thumbies allow you to mount the shifters onto a handlebar for thumb shifting... whereas without the Paul's your only option is mounting them into the ends of your handlebar... i.e. "Bar End" or "Bar Con(s)"
Hope this helps clear things up for you
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12-02-04, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by royalflash
thanks Istanbul-Tea I see how that works now- I hadn´t realised that the thumb shifters were the bar end type-I am going to try a time trial bar on my Lemond first and see how that goes. It it works it should be a cheaper solution as I just have to buy the bar. But if it doesnt work out I may well try out your way.
Get a wide TT bar (or what's known as a Cowhorn/Bullhorn or even Stoker bar)... minimum of 44cm, 47cm is best
https://aebike.com/site/page.cfm?PageID=30&SKU=HB1533
...and do remember-getting that stem UP is crucial too. Assuming you're using threadless, perhaps an extender is in order for your needs as well. https://aebike.com/site/page.cfm?PageID=30&SKU=SM2787
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Originally Posted by Istanbul_Tea
Sounds great just make sure of a few things...
Get a wide TT bar (or what's known as a Cowhorn/Bullhorn or even Stoker bar)... minimum of 44cm, 47cm is best
https://aebike.com/site/page.cfm?PageID=30&SKU=HB1533
...and do remember-getting that stem UP is crucial too. Assuming you're using threadless, perhaps an extender is in order for your needs as well. https://aebike.com/site/page.cfm?PageID=30&SKU=SM2787
Get a wide TT bar (or what's known as a Cowhorn/Bullhorn or even Stoker bar)... minimum of 44cm, 47cm is best
https://aebike.com/site/page.cfm?PageID=30&SKU=HB1533
...and do remember-getting that stem UP is crucial too. Assuming you're using threadless, perhaps an extender is in order for your needs as well. https://aebike.com/site/page.cfm?PageID=30&SKU=SM2787
I will play about with the height of the bar as I still want to have some aerodynamic properties. It is just a question of finding a good comprise.
