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Jack93
Joined: 06 Aug 2009
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 Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 5:20 pm |
I'm building a fixie over the winter, but I can't decide whether to use track style handlebars or bullhorn bars. Thoughts and opinions please...
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Stellite
Joined: 25 Jun 2009
Posts: 210
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 8:45 pm |
Ive just changed my Charge Plug into a winter single speed, fitting drops, shimano 600 brake levers and 650 calipers. I found the bullhorn type bars with the fixie brake levers totally impractical, especially when climbing hills. The drops are much bette, and offer a much more comfortable ride.
I was going to post a pic once I get the bike finished, it might give you some ideas
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Jack93
Joined: 06 Aug 2009
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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 4:58 pm |
Thanks, that helps a lot
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Monty Dog
Joined: 14 Dec 2006
Posts: 10420
Location: Fleet, UK
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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 5:13 pm |
Bullhorns are tough going on longer riders - go for a shallow drop bar and a pair of the Cane Creek drop-bar levers. I'd avoid the Tektro levers though, unless you have big hands.
Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side.. |
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Stellite
Joined: 25 Jun 2009
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Jack93
Joined: 06 Aug 2009
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Posted Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:30 pm |
| Stellite wrote: | http://www.flickr.com/photos/36755331@N07/4094366959/
Picture of my Charge Plug, changed over to a winter bike, from the bullhorn style bars |
That's one nice looking bike!
Thanks for everyone's help.
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