So I starting accidently taking over Jamiedyer's Mercian KoM thread discussing this. Thought this needed its own thread. As mentioned elsewhere and the Road Wanted forum, I'm looking into to getting a fast touring frame. Since it'll probably encounter some rough stuff, I'm looking into something that can handle miles on the road but also deal with gravel. Obviously there's the Nitto B135 and B136 (as reading Jamie's views I'm probably leaning to towards the 136's). The 177 Noodle also interest me, since I think I'd still prefer a bit more drop than the B135/6 would offer, but if I'm right they flare a lot less.
I'd be looking for something that would fit a 25.4 quill stem, but I would probably consider a 26 (since that's what the 177 seem to be). I also usually ride 42, but I'm thinking of going wider
These are interesting, but don't seem to be available over here anymore since they inherited the the Rene Herse name and stopped calling themselves Compass
https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/co ... andlebars/
I'd be looking for something that would fit a 25.4 quill stem, but I would probably consider a 26 (since that's what the 177 seem to be). I also usually ride 42, but I'm thinking of going wider
These are interesting, but don't seem to be available over here anymore since they inherited the the Rene Herse name and stopped calling themselves Compass
https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/co ... andlebars/