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Convert hybrid to road bike.
On Mon, 31 May 2004 12:49:05 -0400, Badger_South
wrote: On Mon, 31 May 2004 12:37:51 -0400, Rick Onanian wrote: Cabling? Most people adding aerobars don't put any controls on them. OK, what about brakes? Looks like the ones I see on the Triathlons on OLN (Outdoor Life Network) are fiddling with something out at the ends; figured it was brakes, or shifters. Shifters. That's for triathlons and TTs, though, not general purpose riding. Isn't it difficult to suddenly jump back from the 'aero position', both arms in the center and elbows resting on the pads to grab a brake lever if you have a surprise car pull out or something? Not that hard, although I wouldn't ride without my hands on the brakes in a paceline. Steering is so touchy on the aerobars that brakes are the least of your problems if you have a surprise car. That said, if you think you can mantain control while braking from the aerobars, at least get in-line levers that don't make you remove your regular levers. You'll want the regular levers when you're off the aerobars much more than you'll want the auxilliary levers when you're on the aerobars. -- Rick Onanian |
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Convert hybrid to road bike.
I converted an unsuspended hybrid about 9 or 10 years ago. I found
used brake levers, drop bars, and a road stem, so that didn't cost too much, and I bought SunTour accushifters, no longer available, which mount on the bars near the brake levers. I've still got it, and it is a reliable commuting bike that I've even used a little for loaded touring. It's kind of heavy, though, and I have lighter road bikes if I just want to go out and have fun. Herbie Jurvanen wrote in message ... (snip) I actually did this myself with a hybrid when I finally got fed up with the hybrid's bars. $190 bought drop bars, quill stem, brake levers, bar-ends and shop time and now the thing is more or less a touring bike, and something like that may (or may not) be enough for the OP's needs. |
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On Mon, 31 May 2004 13:27:29 -0400, David Kerber wrote:
OK, what about brakes? Looks like the ones I see on the Triathlons on OLN (Outdoor Life Network) are fiddling with something out at the ends; figured it was brakes, or shifters. If you're putting pure aero bars, yes there are controls; usually shifters on the ends of the projecting arms, and brakes on the wider spaced handles which are used for turns. But "clip-ons" (which are what you add to standard handlebars) usually don't have controls on them. Sometimes shifters, but even that's not that common. OK, Thanks DK. Makes perfect sense, and looking at the bars at Bike Nashbar, I'm now going 'doh'. ;-p Have you ever tried those kinds of bars? Experiences? Recommends (adjustable? Flip up elbow pads?) -B |
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On Mon, 31 May 2004 15:22:23 -0400, Rick Onanian wrote:
Not that hard, although I wouldn't ride without my hands on the brakes in a paceline. Steering is so touchy on the aerobars that brakes are the least of your problems if you have a surprise car. That said, if you think you can mantain control while braking from the aerobars, at least get in-line levers that don't make you remove your regular levers. You'll want the regular levers when you're off the aerobars much more than you'll want the auxilliary levers when you're on the aerobars. This is what I was thinking, but I'm still getting the feel of the new bike, so it may be prudent to wait for a few months. At this point, riding over an hour, at 16-17mph, (with some speedplay up to 24mph ) everything on the bike seems perfectly smooth, no pains in arms, neck. Butt isn't sore anymore; in fact within moments of dismounting I feel perfectly normal, not even tired - despite riding harder by a significant degree this week than last (on old bike). -B |
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On Mon, 31 May 2004 20:15:38 -0400, Badger_South
wrote: Have you ever tried those kinds of bars? Experiences? Recommends (adjustable? Flip up elbow pads?) I have Syntace C2 clip-ons on my road bike: http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?&sku=3194 and Profile clip-ons on my TT bike similar to their Split Second http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?&sku=2624 except they don't flip up. I've only used the Syntace much; the Profile hasn't seen much use yet. It (the Profile) doesn't seem like a comfort bar, though, definitely an aggressive racing bar. The pads curl up to contain your arms within a narrow space, to keep you aero. Anyway, the Syntace C2 gets a big thumbs up from me. I thought I was going to hate the fact that the pads don't flip up. Turns out, the pads are anatomically shaped to be held like handlebars, and they sit pretty high above the bar too; and, you can get a 1" lifter that puts the whole thing higher (if you want it higher), which then really gives you access to your bar tops. The end result is about a million hand positions. Hand positions include holding the pads like the tops of the handlebar, holding the pads similar but with the palms of the hands facing towards eachother instead of towards your torso, wrists on the pads and hands on the bar's forward or diagonal projection, forearms on the pads and hands holding the up-legs in various ways, or forearms/elbows on the pads and hands wrapped over top of up-legs. Neato. Adjustability is good on the Syntace. You can move the pads laterally, as well as spacing the bars closer or farther from eachother, giving you both total width and arm angle adjustment. I bought them because they're lightweight and have good reviews. I had no idea the pads were so nicely shaped for gripping a variety of ways, or that the pads could be adjusted laterally. The instructions make reference to charts on the retail box. The charts are not necessary; the same information is available with some googling. There is also, IIRC, some sort of cutout for positioning. I bought mine from Cambria Bike, and they didn't come in the retail box, but it didn't end up being a problem. -- Rick Onanian |
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On Mon, 31 May 2004 21:52:12 -0400, Rick Onanian wrote:
Anyway, the Syntace C2 gets a big thumbs up from me. I thought I was going to hate the fact that the pads don't flip up. Turns out, the pads are anatomically shaped to be held like handlebars, and they sit pretty high above the bar too; and, you can get a 1" lifter that puts the whole thing higher (if you want it higher), which then really gives you access to your bar tops. The end result is about a million hand positions. Thx - 10e6! ;-) I'm heading out to ride in Seashore State Park, here in Va beach. Low 70s, nice day for it, 'cept too high humidity. -Badger |
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Maybe a silly question of the unimformed, but here goes anyway.
OP has hybrid and wants to turn it into a different style of bicycle. If OP does not want the change permanently is it possible to double up on the cabling somehow? Perhaps move the gearing selectors to a position where handlebar shape doesn't matter then running two sets of brake cables to the same brake(s), or running a long enough set of brake cables they could perform double duty dependant on the handlebar? It seemed possible as I daydreamed away at work today, though I do not really know if it is feasable. Just a thought.... |
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On 1 Jun 2004 23:56:21 GMT, Ben A Gozar wrote:
Maybe a silly question of the unimformed, but here goes anyway. OP has hybrid and wants to turn it into a different style of bicycle. If OP does not want the change permanently is it possible to double up on the cabling somehow? There are quick-release cable fittings. I've considered this for using the same bike for different purposes; have a complete handlebar setup, attached to a threadless stem, and just use the quick-couplers and easy stem to change the whole front end in two minutes time. Perhaps move the gearing selectors to a position where handlebar shape doesn't matter then running two sets of brake cables to the same brake(s), or running a long enough set of brake cables they could perform double duty dependant on the handlebar? Downtube shifters, or stem-mounted. Add a coaster brake and change handlebars every five minutes as you please. It seemed possible as I daydreamed away at work today, though I do not really know if it is feasable. Just a thought.... Could work the way you describe it. -- Rick Onanian |
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