Re: [RBW] Shifting a Rohloff from the stem

2014-08-26 Thread BSWP
Thanks for all the replies! Not sure which bars I'll end up with on the new frame, but I know from experience that I need to test and experiment for a fair time, so the bar-end off the quill may be doing duty for a while. And this is well off into next year, as the frame is not yet designed, but

Re: [RBW] Shifting a Rohloff from the stem

2014-08-26 Thread gunnara
Hi Got The Berthoud after riding with The original and The Mittermeyer. The Berthoud is just wonderful in every aspect. It can easily be reamed to 26mm so it fits on a noodles shim. http://wolff234.tumblr.com/image/82979201493 Best regards Gunnar -- You received this message because you are su

Re: [RBW] Shifting a Rohloff from the stem

2014-08-25 Thread Jim Bronson
I met someone on a 100k riding a Simpleone with the Berthoud setup, it was gorgeous and he was happy with the functionality. On Aug 24, 2014 10:24 PM, "BSWP" wrote: > I'm purt near serious about making up a new frame with a Rohloff IGH. > Looking at the myriad ways of mounting the shifter, I'm dr

Re: [RBW] Shifting a Rohloff from the stem

2014-08-25 Thread David McCulloch
Andrew, I have a custom stem that has a clamp on the underside of the stem extension, essentially like the Thorn 55mm accessory bar and the Rodriguez Doohickey. It is a clamp brazed to the underside of the extension and is mtb bar diameter. I have a scrap piece of mtb bar and the stock Rohloff

[RBW] Shifting a Rohloff from the stem

2014-08-24 Thread BSWP
I'm purt near serious about making up a new frame with a Rohloff IGH. Looking at the myriad ways of mounting the shifter, I'm drawn to putting it on the quill stem, like shown here, #11, on someone's Atlantis: http://cyclingabout.com/index.php/2011/11/rohloff-hubs-with-drop-handlebars/ This see