Maybe don't give up on drop bars totally. I have just started using Salsa's Cowbell 3 drop bar (on my Salsa Vaya Ti) -- it is "short and shallow" and will take barcon shifters. I have the tops about 1.5" above my saddle height, and then riding in the drops has been become a good alternative position -- can go quite a ways in the drops. Of course on the hoods is a very comfy default position (for me). -- FM (Iowa City)
On Wednesday, December 5, 2012 11:56:06 PM UTC-6, Michael wrote: > > Anyone made the switch? > > Seems like on every drop bar bike I dun rid, I just always feel too > stretched out. Even with my 7cm shorty stem and flat ramps. Even knowing I > have the correct frame sizes and have the bar above saddle height now. > On the tops, its always perfect. Hoods - feel too stretched out. > Hooks/drops - fuggettabowdit .5 mile at a time at best, and that takes > discipline. > > I sit up at about 50 degrees when on the hoods. > > So I was thinking of slapping a used moustache I have on the bike and > trying that. > Maybe my 44 year old bones just don't like drops anymore. > Maybe i am being too persnicketty and am looking for absolute comfort, > when there is no such thang on a bike? > > > Thoughts? Anyone made the switch? > > The good part is it'll cost me exactly 0$ and 0 cents to try it. I can use > the tape/levers/shifters from my current setup on the staches. > > > -- 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/-/KFiMuUi74mQJ. 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.
