Yes, quite probably, they're a compact bar, quite different to the ones you have.
I blame Cycle Chat....
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
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What about ME - I suggested them first!
What about ME - I suggested them first!
He did as well.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
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Those are the kind of bars that we were talking about. Make sure that your stem clamps 31.8 mm - I was already buying a longer stem for my new bars so I bought one suited to them. My old, shorter stem was designed for wimpier bars.
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Jody
Stubborn git
What about ME - I suggested them first!
I was going to tag you in it also but thought it might look a bit urgent and needy tagging three people. Sorry @ColinJ
Will have a look in the sales tonight or order some when I have a spare minute. £20 doesn't seem too steep for a set of bars.
Levo-Lon
Guru
My son in law did just the same on Sunday..Giant TCR ..he said NEVER
As for your first impressions...
I sometimes notice my forearms touch the upper bar..but i tend to ride a bit more upright, so the seat is about the same length as mtb Cube stereo in the distance from seat to stem.
Tyres ,i run at around 100 F&R
As for brakes i just put the salmon pads in the front and there ok..tho after 180 discs and 4 pot calipers there some scary shyte
Buz and tingling....as said ,padding or better gel gloves and riding position.
Do a few 15 25 milers to get comfy..enjoy the new bike
As for your first impressions...
I sometimes notice my forearms touch the upper bar..but i tend to ride a bit more upright, so the seat is about the same length as mtb Cube stereo in the distance from seat to stem.
Tyres ,i run at around 100 F&R
As for brakes i just put the salmon pads in the front and there ok..tho after 180 discs and 4 pot calipers there some scary shyte
Buz and tingling....as said ,padding or better gel gloves and riding position.
Do a few 15 25 milers to get comfy..enjoy the new bike
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shirokazan
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What about ME - I suggested them first!
Some do all the work, others take all the glory.
biggs682
Touch it up and ride it
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i blame cycle chat for loads of things
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
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Yeah, bloody forum - if it hadn't been for CycleChat, shirokazan wouldn't have forced me to have free coffee and cake last Saturday!i blame cycle chat for loads of things
Gravity Aided
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Mostly I blame Cycle chat for my continuing interest in bicycles. And forums. Don't even get me started on American cycling forums.i blame cycle chat for loads of things
shirokazan
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I'm eagerly anticipating the reciprocal gesture, Colin.Yeah, bloody forum - if it hadn't been for CycleChat, shirokazan wouldn't have forced me to have free coffee and cake last Saturday!
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
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- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Well, if you don't make it up here, I'll be coffee/cakemeister on our proposed Leighton Buzzard/Chilterns ride***!I'm eagerly anticipating the reciprocal gesture, Colin.
*** If any of you fancy the sound of that, it is possibly going to be on Sat, 5th Aug. That depends on me heading down south for a family gathering. If I don't make it to that party, then the other possible date would be Sun, 24th Sept. Watch out for details in the rides forum.
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Jody
Stubborn git
Quick update. Bars and tape arrived last week so swapped them out over the weekend and had a play with the setup. Decided to flip the stem back as there is less reach on the new bars. Bike now feels less twitchy when on the hoods and doesn't seem to put as much pressure on my hands. The Cinelli cork/gel tape feels great on the new bars. They feel larger in diameter now but way comfier than with the previous tape. Re-wrapping was a relatively straight forward job. So thanks for the suggestion @ColinJ @Crackle
Braking on the hoods seems to feel better now I have been on it for a few rides. Don't know if the pads have come back with a bit of use or I have got used to the road bike. Lack of rear suspension for comfort is taking a bit of getting used to, as is trying to avoid potholes rather than just riding into them.
Need to take it out for a decent run but came off my MTB last week and twisted my knee a little so it will have to wait.
I also have my first big ride of about 80 miles planned in a few weeks. Already bought some Chamois cream in preparation
Braking on the hoods seems to feel better now I have been on it for a few rides. Don't know if the pads have come back with a bit of use or I have got used to the road bike. Lack of rear suspension for comfort is taking a bit of getting used to, as is trying to avoid potholes rather than just riding into them.
Need to take it out for a decent run but came off my MTB last week and twisted my knee a little so it will have to wait.
I also have my first big ride of about 80 miles planned in a few weeks. Already bought some Chamois cream in preparation
