Michael, I like the way you think. I started with the Noodles on a 10cm stem, then switched to 8. Still feels like the reach is a bit much. I think the long top tube on the (1st generation) Sam is less suited to drops. The Oxford is only $38, although it does start to add up when you factor in new brake levers and cables, and a good cable cutter. My commute is about to get 50% longer and I'm trying to dial in the bike for comfort.
On Nov 24, 8:35 pm, Michael Hechmer <mhech...@gmail.com> wrote: > Just to confuse things more.... you got that right. If you want the bars > lower, why switch? How do the noodles feel on the drops? Is this a > solution in search of a problem? Would dinner for two be a better idea? > > Michael > > On Saturday, November 24, 2012 1:16:30 PM UTC-5, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > Just to confuse things more, I think I would probably try putting the > > bars a bit lower if the reach was a bit less. > > > On Nov 24, 8:14 pm, Jay in Tel Aviv <jayin...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > I've got Noodles on my Sam with an 8 cm stem, just above saddle > > > height. Reach feels OK or maybe a tiny bit long. > > > What stem length would I want if I switch to a Soma Oxford bar? > > > > The numbers on the Oxford are 54 cm width, 52 mm rise and 155 mm > > > sweep. > > > > Riv says I would want a 11 or possibly 10 cm stem with Albas, but they > > > were out of stock when I wanted to order them and the Oxfords are a > > > lot less $$$. > > > > Thanks, and happy Thanksgiving weekend to everyone. > > > > Jay -- 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.
