Steve, >> I am seriously looking at the new Paul components Reverse Lever <https://www.paulcomp.com/shop/components/brake-levers/short-pull/reverse-lever/>on the Albastache
I didn't want to spend Paul money for a test, but Dia Compe makes a set of levers that I got for a song from SOMA during one of their sales. I just threw this together last night and will adjust things before wrapping the bar. I've got a moustache (not Albastache) and I stopped using it for the reason you cite: When my hands are at the ends of the bar, for better control, I'd like to be able to brake. Of course, I also like to be able to brake from the forward position, where I'll be most of the time, so I used a pair of interrupter levers that work with this bar diameter. I don't have a good way to mount the shifters, so bar-end it is, and I'll rig the rear brake from a second interrupter lever. After a quick five miles this morning, I think I'll like it. The Nitto dirtdrop I got from a fellow off this list is a great complement to the mustache. cheers -m On Monday, November 18, 2024 at 12:41:42 PM UTC-5 Steven Seelig wrote: > On my Ram, I currently have albatross bars and find myself enjoying it > mostly unless I'm on a longer distance ride. I do fine for the days when I > had the Albastache where I could really stretch out if necessary, however I > ditched those because I just couldn't abide with the brake lever position > being in the traditional front space. I live in the city and therefore > most of my riding is going to be amongst a lot of action whereby I need > clear access to my brakes. It would be different if I live more in the > country or suburbs whereby most of my actions were in the stretched out > position. > > I am seriously looking at the new Paul components Reverse Lever > <https://www.paulcomp.com/shop/components/brake-levers/short-pull/reverse-lever/>on > > the Albastache, although Dave's set up might just work for me and would > permit me to continue to use bar and shifters. > > So many choices? > > Steve Seelig, DC > > On Monday, November 18, 2024 at 11:37:50 AM UTC-5 Eric Daume wrote: > >> I just want to say, I think it’s awesome that Minh choose the QB as his >> one bike! >> >> Eric >> Wannabe minimalist, but six bikes now. Do I really need two folding bikes? >> >> >> On Monday, November 18, 2024, Minh <mgian...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I ride my QB with albatross bars (exclusively for about 10 years now), >>> for a few years I also rode a hillborne with drops with similiar reach >>> measurements. for example I ran 100-120MM stems on my QB but 80MM on my SH >>> with drops. like Jeffrey says your current stem may become an issue, the >>> common rule of thumb is to add 2CM on stem because an albatross will come >>> back 2CM, but 140MM might be too much stem, personally i've never had a >>> bike with so much stem. >>> >>> i might go as far as to say your bike is a little too small for you, but >>> before that, what size is your QB? what is the effective TT? I would >>> start adding those numbers up and see how they would translate to >>> albatross. I don't think you have to add stem, if you just swap to an >>> albatross you may find the 'natural' position to be in the hooks or bend >>> instead of back at the grip--kinda like how the billie bar translates when >>> you swap out an albatross. >>> >>> as far as riding goes, that's very personal so hard to say in words, I >>> will say the wide bars do feel good when accelerating on the QB, and I >>> don't have issues with control, I do a decent amount of gravel riding and >>> at times feel a little under biked but it still feels great on the trail. >>> top of my stem is about level with saddle, so the grips on the bars do sit >>> a little bit higher than saddle. >>> >>> as someone that has been riding them for 10+ years i'm a fan, and when I >>> had to reduce my bike stable to 1 bike, this is what I kept, partly due to >>> how the QB rides overall but i'm sure part of that is the albatross--the >>> only bar i've considered swapping it for is the Billie, which is just an >>> albatross with more grip area! >>> >>> >>> On Monday, November 18, 2024 at 8:27:41 AM UTC-5 Ryan wrote: >>> >>>> What about an albastache? You could still use your existing brake >>>> levers and it is more upright >>>> >>>> On Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:55:01 AM UTC-6 jeffrey kane wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hey Joe, >>>>> >>>>> First thing you can expect is to tinker - first time upright bar set >>>>> ups are a journey (in the best way). >>>>> >>>>> Stem length, bar height and reach are likely to be the three areas >>>>> you'll fiddle with most at first - then grip position and maybe in the >>>>> end, width if you're really sensitive and OCD in that way that so many of >>>>> us here are. I'm a little concerned that you're already comfortable >>>>> running >>>>> a 12cm stem - keep in mind that upright bars do sweep back, some >>>>> ridiculously so. >>>>> Alba's are nice for their slight bit of a forward perch in the bends - >>>>> the Billie bar (my personal favorite) offers that as well.. >>>>> I"ve never encountered an adverse handling experience once I've dialed >>>>> in an upright bar position - in fact, I have multiple bikes set up for >>>>> both >>>>> - with upright & drop bar combos ready for (relatively) quick switching. >>>>> Note that the bar and stem always stay together when switching. >>>>> >>>>> Second thing to expect is unmitigated joy (for real). >>>>> >>>>> Good luck, man! >>>>> >>>>> On Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 10:15:45 PM UTC-5 Mojo wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I have a Quickbeam, circa 2005, in need of some freshening change. It >>>>>> currently has 44cm-wide Noodle handlebars. The bike is fine, it is >>>>>> simple-fun, but it gets passed over a lot for other bikes in the stable. >>>>>> All of my road bikes have Noodle bars (and all offroad bikes have Jones >>>>>> H >>>>>> bars). I thought perhaps some upright bars on the Quickbeam would make >>>>>> it >>>>>> more unique, more "towny," more often chosen for the daily ride. >>>>>> >>>>>> To that end I think I would choose the Albatross bar, that features >>>>>> some extra rise, some flare, and is not too wide. The Quickbeam's >>>>>> current >>>>>> Noodle bars are set with the top of the bars about one inch above saddle >>>>>> height, and I think I would like the Albatross bars another inch or so >>>>>> higher. >>>>>> >>>>>> So, what would I expect in this change to my Quickbeam's handling? I >>>>>> know a higher bar and less weight on the front end lightens the >>>>>> steering. >>>>>> What else should I expect? Also, I currently using a 12cm stem. Would >>>>>> that >>>>>> work for the Albatross? >>>>>> >>>>>> For reference, I am 68 years old and typically ride a ~60 inch gear >>>>>> on the Quickbeam, but it has gear inches from 46 to 71 inches with two >>>>>> chainrings and a flip-flop hub with a dingle on one side and bail-out >>>>>> larger cog on the other. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks for your thoughts. >>>>>> Joe in western Colorado >>>>>> >>>>> -- >>> 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 rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >> >> >>> To view this discussion visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/60be1884-f1b5-4cbd-859a-11258497f275n%40googlegroups.com >>> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/60be1884-f1b5-4cbd-859a-11258497f275n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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