I'm planning on putting together a touring/camping bike this year and kicking around the idea of using 48cm Noodle handlebars. I've been using the 46s for years now and love them but when touring on them there have been times when I found myself wishing they were a tad wider, especially when climbing. I'm 6' and broad shouldered. I have a feeling the perceived drawbacks to using them are more mental and cosmetic. What are folks experiences with using them?
Last year I sold my Rambouillet frame with the intention of using the funds for a Hunqapillar or maybe a Hillborne. I've taken my time in trying to make a decision and am starting to lean more towards an LHT. Yes, a far lesser bike but very capable and something I'm more inclined to feel comfortable locking up around town. I'd probably get a 60cm frame with the 26" wheels so with 48cm bars it would certainly be an odd looking bike but probably very practical. Who knows though, those new pictures of the SH really have the wheels in my head spinning. And I do like to support RBW. Thanks, mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
