Brian, Thanks for the info and pictures of your bike. I'm 5'10". I have been reading through bar possibilities here, lots of options to be sure: http://ruedatropical.com/2009/03/road-drop-bar-geometry/
Tim On Sat, May 28, 2016 at 5:04 PM, stonehog <[email protected]> wrote: > I like Noodles - like the curve back - fits my hands great. I've tried > 46, 42, and 44cm sizes, and like the 42s best (5'11" 87.5cm PBH), but that > is a hugely personal preference and likely based on your body dimensions > and how you ride. > > Like René, I like the Honjos or any aluminum fenders over plastic, but > mainly based on esthetics and moldability - love a good fender line. As > far as racks go, I've tried most setups, and like a simple rear bag. I > love the convenience of a front bag, but keep it light and low unless you > don't mind wheel flop. > > This worked pretty well for me on long rides: https://flic.kr/p/pgL8Ew > > At this point I've settled on this: https://flic.kr/p/zP7BQG > > As you've probably noticed, there are a lot of different setups on this > list. Rivs are great that way - most versatile bikes ever. > > Brian Hanson > Seattle, WA > www.stonehog.com > > > On Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 4:38:16 PM UTC-7, René wrote: >> >> Very very nice gray color! Bars are so personal. Also seems to depend on >> other ongoing stuff; today my hands, butt, feet and neck hurt. Other days >> nothing hurts. >> >> Here's my Homer with the Compass 44 Rando bars with Brooks tape. >> >> Can't go wrong with what you like! >> >> >> On Saturday, May 28, 2016, Brian Campbell <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> On Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 3:21:37 PM UTC-4, WETH wrote: >>>> >>>> Wow, Brian, that is a beautiful bike. I am used to seeing lovely bikes >>>> here, but yours is really eye catching-the color, bar tape, etc. >>>> Nice work. >>>> Erl >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
