So, I am not sure why the Boscos didn't work ("too flexy"), but that is
what I used when the Albatross was too far a reach. Looking at the bike, I
wonder if the shorter stem with the Boscos would work. But, I don't know if
that will create a bike sufficiently different from your other bikes...
On Monday, July 3, 2017 at 12:41:07 PM UTC-7, Dave wrote:
>
> Hey folks,
>
> Would love some help with some handlebar/stem ideas for a 59cm protovelo
> that became the bleriot. I've had a hard time building it up in a way that
> didn't feel too long, though when I look at the geometries
> <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JlFL2NfouQebunbK22oNO-Ymh5bJ_sKDyaaTemv3qbg/edit?usp=sharing>
>
> (at least the published bleriot geometries), it seems to come very close to
> my 57cm AHH which I find comfortable. I've also got a 55cm cheviot that I'm
> pretty comfortable on, with some more details on my bikes below.
>
> 57cm A Homer Hilsen with albatross bars on 10cm stem. Platrack up front.
> Dynohub and fenders. Barlow Pass extra light tires. Mostly paved
> commuting, some fire trails. Triple crank.
> 55cm Cheviot with bosco bullmoose bars. Basket plus H.A.R. up front, rear
> rack with kid seat on top. fenders, dyno. Hetres. Lots of kiddo hauling,
> grocery getting, errand running. A comfortable tank. Wide/low double.
> 59cm Protovelo. I've tried it with noodles (no good), bosco
> (non-bullmoose, too flexy), probably albastache.
>
> I've got plenty of loose parts including various length stems, a bosco
> bar, an albastache bar, hetre extralights. I love this bike's undercover
> aesthetic, and would think it could offer me a great ride if I can get the
> cockpit sorted out.
>
> How would you build it up?Would love to find something comfortable that
> might offer another type of ride or bike than the others. Here are photos
> <http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2007/cc297r2-davenawrocki0407.html> from
> one of its previous owners.
>
> Thanks!
>
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