He is interested in drop bars... I think they just need to be at least the same height as his saddle....
If it doesn't work out...we'lll go from there...
and I agree about the "elk"horns....I've almost got him ready to take it to the LBS....
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08-11-2008, 09:30 AM #1
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08-11-2008, 11:12 AM #2
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He might like one of these:
(just pulling your leg now....)
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08-11-2008, 12:30 PM #3
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It sounds like the Volpe might not be the right bike for him. The geometry may just be such that the handlebars a too low. Maybe a more compact geometry that allows the same standover clearance and reach but that has a higher headset would work better. Not all touring bikes are built the same - maybe a different maker would be better for him.
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08-11-2008, 12:55 PM #4
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we took it in to the LBS...the mech. is going to get the stem up and help with fitting....he didn't think the bike was too small. some do some don't...
i left him the aurora to put in the brake shims....Discipline is remembering what you want.
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08-11-2008, 01:04 PM #5
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I am not DF savvy, but how about the "albatross" or some other Riv bar?
http://www.rivbike.com/products/list...l#product=none
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08-11-2008, 01:09 PM #6
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How is he going to raise the stem? With that steerer extender I mentioned?
Originally Posted by elk
we took it in to the LBS...the mech. is going to get the stem up and help with fitting....he didn't think the bike was too small. some do some don't...
i left him the aurora to put in the brake shims....My bike:Slideshow at Picasaweb
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08-11-2008, 01:20 PM #7
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maybe use the extender...we did give it a look and it seems like a very useful little dealy!
We might just get a longer stem...as long as the bars are at the same level as the saddle...we'll be good to go...to start.Discipline is remembering what you want.
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08-20-2008, 07:10 AM #8
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So whatever happened with this? I'm curious to see the solution... Originally Posted by elk
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08-11-2008, 01:28 PM #9
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I'm glad you are taking it to the LBS, hopefully they can figure out what to do. Originally Posted by elk
we took it in to the LBS...the mech. is going to get the stem up and help with fitting....he didn't think the bike was too small. some do some don't...
i left him the aurora to put in the brake shims....
It's possible they can just raise the stem from where it is now without having to use an extension- perhaps it's set way low right now.
You are going to love those shims.
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