[RBW] Re: Too small MB-3, need help with Dirt Drop, bar rec's

Hi, Tim I'm about the same size as you. I ride a 60cm Hillborne and a 64cm Quickbeam, which both fit great. I had a 21" late-'80s Stumpjumper for a while, but ultimately it was just too small for comfortable 'round-town riding. Then I found virtually the same bike in a 23" size, and that's wo

[RBW] Re: Too small MB-3, need help with Dirt Drop, bar rec's

I ride a 47 Hilsen and looking for a Bridgestone mountain bike in the 18' , or 49cm sort of realm If there is a bunch of sentiment attached and you are still hoping to make them workable bikes, I totally understand. Other wise, there's a good chance I would be interested. EvanS Canyon Count

[RBW] Re: Too small MB-3, need help with Dirt Drop, bar rec's

Longer Technomic or Dirt Drop stem plus a set of the original Moustache bars... but flipped? I've seen it done, and it's not the prettiest thing in the world, but the old M-bars seem to be cheap and plentiful, and it'll get you further over the front end. Kalloy make a cheap Dirt Drop stem a

[RBW] Re: Too small MB-3, need help with Dirt Drop, bar rec's

As mentioned, the Bosco Bar would not work for you at all here, as it sweeps wy back close to the rider and is designed for long TT frames. I'd use Alba bars and a tall Quill (like the Nitto MTC-04 tall) adapter and a threadless stem with a +6 or 10 degree rise myself. The Technomic is okay

[RBW] Re: Too small MB-3, need help with Dirt Drop, bar rec's

Common predicament, sounds like.I'm also 6'2" (short inseam) and have been trying for a long time to make a 20.5" (52cm) MB1 work for me. It now seems almost comical to remember that this i