Has anyone ever noticed a significant difference in the degree of curves on the Noodle bar when comparing different widths? I have an older 46cm and a brand new 44cm sitting side by side in front of me right now and am rather surprised at two points:
First: the backward angle of the tops is considerably less on the 44 than the 46 Second: the downward angle of the tops is also less on the 44 than the 46, tho not quite as significant as the sweep back difference Quick back story: I was perfectly happy riding the 46's but just kinda thought they seemed (meaning looked) a bit wide on my 54/Saluki. Eventually, I switched to a different 42 bar for the last 3 months and while it seemed ridiculously narrow after being on the 46's, I didn't find it uncomfortable in any negative way ... 42 matches my CF racing bike as well so it's not like I wasn't used to the width. And the new 42 (GB Maes 1970's) has nice long flat ramp, which, I've always liked. Que in GP's "you can used to anything" quote here ... anyway, while not uncomfortable on the Maes, I couldn't help but think how much I missed the downward drop and backward sweep of the old 46/Noodle and so I reasoned: 42 seems skinny, lets get a 44/Noodle and ride all the way to heaven ... hence, my questions above. Look, I haven't mounted the 44 yet .... and I'm sure I'll be happy on it. I'm also sure the manufacturing of these bends is insanely difficult but still, the difference, particularly on the sweepback, is visually great enough to make me ask if anyone else has noticed this or can comment with any insight. -- 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/-/RanAd4ts0_UJ. 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.
