Mike I have this pretty much this same build: LHT 26" wheels, 62cm frame, 48cm noodles. The 48cm noodles are perfect for the bike.
I've toured on an Atlantis and a Bombadil. They are both great bikes. I like the LHT better for loaded touring. It is very capable. Though I still don't like locking my bike up and leaving it unattended on tour, the LHT is more easily replaceable and cheaper than my Bombadil. With fenders and larger tires, I don't think it's odd looking at all. In fact, I've gotten lots of compliments on the LHT. Dave On Feb 22, 11:06 am, Mike <mjawn...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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.
