Guinessisgoodforyou
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Could I see some detail pictures of lugs and paint work please?
Raising the Bar... WAY up
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bedraggled
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It's not paint, it's Duck Tape.
Despite my enthusiasm it doesn't seem to have caught on.
I'll keep trying.
Guinessisgoodforyou
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How does it cope with the compound curves?
bedraggled
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Specifically designed to deal with them.
Guinessisgoodforyou
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BiketoBasics
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Thank you very much for the input on the dilemma. I would have responded sooner but waited to receive a wide array of opinions. A recumbent wouldn't be possible around here. I've never ridden one, but they look fun. I imagine that closer to the ground it might appear that you're travelling faster relative to an upright.
BMX bars sound like they'd be one possible solution.
A bike with a different geometry is also another option. I like to use old steel frame mountain bikes for economy and wide availability. So much is made with aluminum and carbon these days and I prefer the simplicity/feel of steel.
Hmmm. I've never really spent time riding bars with grips close to parallel to the top tube. I've always found that hand position kind of lacking in control of steering. Maybe in my case now, it might be neccessary. I think trying a bar with a greater sweep backwards than the current setup might be helpful by changing the pressure points. I do know that raising the bars up, whatever bend they are, will help.
I picked up an old Nishiki Cresta recently that I am afraid to ride, given it has thinner tires and 27" wheels (less cushioning). The handlebars and stem would be swapped out of course. There's no way I'm riding road bars in a prone position. Beautiful bike though.
BMX bars sound like they'd be one possible solution.
A bike with a different geometry is also another option. I like to use old steel frame mountain bikes for economy and wide availability. So much is made with aluminum and carbon these days and I prefer the simplicity/feel of steel.
Hmmm. I've never really spent time riding bars with grips close to parallel to the top tube. I've always found that hand position kind of lacking in control of steering. Maybe in my case now, it might be neccessary. I think trying a bar with a greater sweep backwards than the current setup might be helpful by changing the pressure points. I do know that raising the bars up, whatever bend they are, will help.
I picked up an old Nishiki Cresta recently that I am afraid to ride, given it has thinner tires and 27" wheels (less cushioning). The handlebars and stem would be swapped out of course. There's no way I'm riding road bars in a prone position. Beautiful bike though.
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There is a rule to be a bit confortable: The tip of the saddle should be leveled with the handlebar. I ride almost all my bicycles like this since 2002, when I bought the GF Sugar and today is the same with modern stuff leveled or the bar a bit up if you want extra confort.
BiketoBasics
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Indeed... usually I'll try and find the biggest bike I can (which is not easy to do), largely out of neccessity (I'm 1.94m). Oversized bikes are quite rare around here.
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