tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post2746440964582211516..comments2023-11-08T17:17:17.843-05:00Comments on Spokes of a Wheel: New Bars on First FrameTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02091258691699601116noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post-78234543273697621772018-05-02T14:02:05.274-04:002018-05-02T14:02:05.274-04:00Wow, glad someone is still reading my blog. I'...Wow, glad someone is still reading my blog. I've sadly neglected it the last few years!<br /><br />The levers I went with were Tektro RL720 Cross levers which you can see on the Velo Orange page here:<br /><br />https://velo-orange.com/products/tektro-rl720-cross-levers-all-silverTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091258691699601116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post-70029430859904463332018-05-02T13:52:29.098-04:002018-05-02T13:52:29.098-04:00Hi there, on the off chance you are still reading ...Hi there, on the off chance you are still reading comments, what kind of cross bar brake levers did you go with? I'm updating a green 49cm Bridgestone xo2 and really need some for safety reasons.<br />-AliThe Art of Alejandra Gomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14124701836512781137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post-20909865769003242142009-03-16T15:28:00.000-04:002009-03-16T15:28:00.000-04:00Tim,This is Mike (of the Drop bar Dahon. Thanks f...Tim,<BR/><BR/>This is Mike (of the Drop bar Dahon. Thanks for the great work!). Just discovered your blog. I really like the Nitto Randonneur. So much I'm thinking about getting a set for my Pocket Rocket. as Tyler said, Randos feel great in any position. <BR/><BR/>I know what you mean about the Trekking bars. My touring bike is a converted Mtn Bike w/ trekking bars, paul’s thumbies. Took me a long time to get used to the handlebar, but it’s growing on me and starting to really like it. <BR/><BR/>I enjoy reading your Blog.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work!<BR/><BR/>MikeUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00831594340770092527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post-7287287255149270152009-03-16T13:31:00.000-04:002009-03-16T13:31:00.000-04:00Bike fit and comfort are more important than aesth...Bike fit and comfort are more important than aesthetics. If the bike feels good you'll ride it more. (Of course, I'm saying this to a guy with a dozen bikes...)<BR/><BR/>The stem does not detract so much as to be glaring. Run what works best and happy riding on your VERY cool new bike!<BR/>Cheers--BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post-36493019276223762342009-03-16T10:58:00.000-04:002009-03-16T10:58:00.000-04:00Tyler -Yep, I've decided on the silver stem. It j...Tyler -<BR/><BR/>Yep, I've decided on the silver stem. It just seems right, so a Nitto Technomic is on the way to me now.<BR/><BR/>On the brake levers, it's funny how personal an issue it can be. I don't really care for the shape of STI levers... but some of that may simply be that I haven't used them enough to get used to them. As for the Cane Creek/Tektro levers, while I probably prefer the shape of the standard Shimano levers, it's by a small enough margin that I'm keeping these levers on this bike. Actually, in some ways I'm liking the chunkier feel to the Tektros so far.<BR/><BR/>And good point on the q/r... it can still prove handy with some canti setups.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091258691699601116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post-45849894381338611802009-03-16T09:45:00.000-04:002009-03-16T09:45:00.000-04:00Go silver and wrap those bars up!I've got that sam...Go silver and wrap those bars up!<BR/><BR/>I've got that same setup on my Surly (my levers are branded Cane Creek, but look identical). I love the bars... very comfortable on all positions, especially in the nicely flared drops. <BR/><BR/>I'm not as thrilled with those levers, since braking from the hoods isn't very comfortable. The top part of the levers (by the pivot) is flat, so there's not much to grab. Compare that to Shimano STI levers, which have two curves and feel better in my hand. I do find the quick release quite handy, as often there's not enough slack in the cables to release my cantis w/o it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00792985657726243074noreply@blogger.com