drops/brakes

[elk]

the Easton bar comes in 26.0....and Sierra has it...but the smallest size is 42...38 is the size that of the Ritcheys on my Aurora; I can;t imagine 2mm per side would make that much difference for me. ?

also, Liza, re the Modolas, my stem is adjustable and one can always adjust the position of the bar IN the stem..right?

boy o boy...I learn alot from this list!!!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

the Easton bar comes in 26.0....and Sierra has it...but the smallest size is 42...38 is the size that of the Ritcheys on my Aurora; I can;t imagine 2mm per side would make that much difference for me. ?

also, Liza, re the Modolas, my stem is adjustable and one can always adjust the position of the bar IN the stem..right?

boy o boy...I learn alot from this list!!!

If you need a 38 bar you should not get a 42....it might lead to subtle shoulder/elbow issues. Plus, again, it might make it harder to wrap your fingers around the brake levers if the bar is too wide.

[VeloVT]

the Easton bar comes in 26.0....and Sierra has it...but the smallest size is 42...38 is the size that of the Ritcheys on my Aurora; I can;t imagine 2mm per side would make that much difference for me. ?

also, Liza, re the Modolas, my stem is adjustable and one can always adjust the position of the bar IN the stem..right?

boy o boy...I learn alot from this list

Elk:
you wouldn't think it, but 4cm makes a BIG difference. I can definitely tell the difference just between 38s and 40s, and find 38s more comfortable. My old bike came stock with 42s, and they were very awkward for me -- much too large. Don't compromise on size just because Sierra has a good deal... you'll regret it.

As to the ability to adjust the bar in the stem (rolling it up or down) -- yes, you can compensate with this a little bit, but there's a fairly small range of bar angles that put both the tops and the drops at comfortable angles, so don't count on being to make up too much.

I don't think your adjustable stem is going to address the potential issue of limited hood adjustability, because the problem isn't the actual height of the bars/hoods (from the ground, or relative to your saddle, or whatever), but the angle they put your wrist in at a given placement.

If it's any consolation I obsessed endlessly about which bars and which stem to get for my new bike .

[elk]

I found the Easton bar...equipe pro...in a 40.....??

is the shape and size otherwise good?

[VeloVT]

I think the Equipe Pro looks like a good shape.

40 is a really common size -- maybe you could find a friend who has 40s and take his or her bike out for a spin to make sure the size is comfortable before you commit?

[elk]

AH! I was at some friend's last night, looking at old Cinelli bars which I thought were sweet and round and look what i found....in 26 38cm:

http://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...2&category=636

[elk]

argghhh
here's what I have so far

current: Ritchey Biomax ergo 130 drop 75

others:
138 110 cinelli traditional curve 110 is the measurement of the bottom of the bar
130 75 easton "
125 80 modolo "
138 86 deda elem4 girls ergo?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Elk, check your email- I located some Tiagra shims for you.