Re: [RBW] Re: stem for albastache help

On Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 9:21:38 AM UTC-4, EGNolan wrote: > > Not sure, but the periscopa is similar to the dirt drop, but taller. I've > read anywhere it's listed that it's not meant for off road use/rugged use, > but I thought the dirt drop is indeed actually meant for that use. > > Eric >

Re: [RBW] Re: stem for albastache help

Not sure, but the periscopa is similar to the dirt drop, but taller. I've read anywhere it's listed that it's not meant for off road use/rugged use, but I thought the dirt drop is indeed actually meant for that use. Eric > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

Re: [RBW] Re: stem for albastache help

I use a Nitto Dirt Drop 8 stem with B135 Randonneur bars on my '88 Schwinn KOM (a "too-longa-top tube mountain bike", in Grant-speak). I have the bars mounted at seat height, and I spend most of the time down in the drops, so the bars and stem are holding up a significant portion of my 225 lbs. I

[RBW] Re: stem for albastache help

Huh, I've never heard of that. You may want to contact Harris to be sure, but I suspect it's lawyer-speak for "don't do downhills with gigantic drop-offs just because the name has 'dirt' in it." DirtDrops were spec'd on the dropbar Bridgestone MB-1 back in the day, and it was most certainly exp

[RBW] Re: stem for albastache help

ok, final question. talked with keven yesterday, who recommended the dirt drop. i dont mind the looks, so i was gonna go that way and then read "not designed for rugged off road use" on the harris cyclery site , while it says nothing about the regular

[RBW] Re: stem for albastache help

to echo other comments here, i use 8cm for my albatrache, 10 or 11cm for my ablatross. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsu

[RBW] Re: stem for albastache help

Drew, I went with the 8cm Tallux from Riv (http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/st1.htm). At the risk of sounding superficial, the decision was more aesthetic than functional. I thought about the dirt drop but I like, what I consider, the more iconic look of the tallux (my 11cm is the Technomic

[RBW] Re: stem for albastache help

Drew I've got an 8 cm technomic if you'd like to start w/ something a bit cheaper; I'd sell for $35 shipped. (can be seen here .) Best Eric Indpls On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 2:29:52 AM UTC-4, drew wrote: > > thanks guys, that makes sense. > > john,

[RBW] Re: stem for albastache help

thanks guys, that makes sense. john, are you using an 8cm dirt drop or tallux stem? On Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 6:16:23 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: > > ok. going to take the albastache plunge. what has been working well for me > (though slightly less aggressive and comfortable climbing) are albat

[RBW] Re: stem for albastache help

I had an 11 Tallux on my Albatross so Sean at Rivendell recommended the 8 for the Albastache. He was spot on. It has worked out perfectly. John On Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 6:16:23 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: > > ok. going to take the albastache plunge. what has been working well for me > (though