+1 for the Albatross bar. I have both the CrMo and the Al. On mine, the widths are different (they are from a different era, perhaps not even (gasp!) from RBW). Al is either 54cm or 55cm and CrMo is 56cm. Switching directly from one to the other, I can tell the width difference. But I can't tell any other difference when riding. FWIW, I don't ride aggressively but am around 250lbs. I like a wider bar generally but the 1-2cm difference fades quickly when riding. (I am going for the 58cm Bosco when it comes out; it's an upright-wide-bar-rider's dream!) Slightly OT: Which is correct? "handlebar" or "handlebars" Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean
On Monday, April 9, 2012 8:34:32 PM UTC-5, Chris wrote: > Besides weight, the CrMo steel and aluminum have slightly different > finishes. CrMo steel seems to be slightly shinier. I'm comparing the CrMo > steel setup (albatross+technomic standard) on my wife's Betty > Foy<http://www.flickr.com/photos/21531208@N00/6670547675/in/photostream>and > the aluminum setup (moustache+technomic deluxe) on my Sam. > > The albatross is a wonderful handlebar and I find it especially great for > city riding. > > On Friday, April 6, 2012 3:42:51 PM UTC-4, Duplomacette wrote: >> >> I'm thinking about switching out my drop bars for albatross on one of >> my bikes to mix things up. So I'm also thinking about getting the >> aluminum. A bit more in price but I think aluminum is what I want. >> Anybody think the steel bars are better? I'd love to hear some >> feedback from people who have used albatross bars. Like? Love? Meh? > > On Monday, April 9, 2012 8:34:32 PM UTC-5, Chris wrote: > > Besides weight, the CrMo steel and aluminum have slightly different > finishes. CrMo steel seems to be slightly shinier. I'm comparing the CrMo > steel setup (albatross+technomic standard) on my wife's Betty > Foy<http://www.flickr.com/photos/21531208@N00/6670547675/in/photostream>and > the aluminum setup (moustache+technomic deluxe) on my Sam. > > The albatross is a wonderful handlebar and I find it especially great for > city riding. > > On Friday, April 6, 2012 3:42:51 PM UTC-4, Duplomacette wrote: >> >> I'm thinking about switching out my drop bars for albatross on one of >> my bikes to mix things up. So I'm also thinking about getting the >> aluminum. A bit more in price but I think aluminum is what I want. >> Anybody think the steel bars are better? I'd love to hear some >> feedback from people who have used albatross bars. Like? Love? Meh? > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/GDbbbo45SCIJ. 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.
