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I don’t want to change bar style – I really do prefer riding on the brake hoods and don’t like the look of bullhorn bars.

I was told a while back by someone, I can’t remember who, that I couldn’t go shorter on the stem. But yes, I think it’s 100mm.

0 degree would mean the stem points a little up? I like the look of the stem parallel to the ground. But maybe if I get a shorter stem that would be enough.

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@dkel 198985 wrote:

You could ditch the road levers altogether, and go with cross levers.

Tried that a while ago when I was messing with track drop bars. Didn’t like it. I prefer riding on the hoods.
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@SarahBee 198980 wrote:

Maybe hold off on the bar tape until you’ve had a chance to test this positioning out unless you want to practice your wrapping skills. Also, bull horns can look pretty rad with the right bar tape and hipster facial hair. Good luck!

Yeah, I took the tape off to replace the brake cable and housing and am waiting to replace it. Luckily it’s still winter glove season so not a big deal.

I’m sure bullhorns are fine, I just really don’t like the style.

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I’m pumped for this year after missing last year – it was literally the day of my Achilles surgery.

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@Lt. Dan 198971 wrote:

You need either a shorter stem, or different drop bars… Have you thought about bullhorns?

I have thought about bullhorns and rejected them because they are ugly

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@ImaCynic 198969 wrote:

Oh my…
First of all, the brake cable/casing is too short. More importantly, this configuration does not look safe.

Why doesn’t it look safe?

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Need to get it dialed in soon so I can put new bar tape on

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Going to see how this feels tomorrow

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I’m trying to compensate for the bike being just a little too big for me. The stem is about as short as it can go. I almost never ride in the drops so that’s not a concern.

I might try raising the handlebars a little bit and also raising the drops a little bit and see where that gets me. Compact bars might help too, I’ve been meaning to look at that as well.

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@ImaCynic 198953 wrote:

Whatever you do, just don’t end up looking like this…

Whoever did that is a monster

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Ha I forgot the forum uncapitalizes everything if you type in all caps

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mstone;198940 wrote:

the most important thing is that it feels right. If you put aesthetics above that, you get what you deserve. :d

no i want it all

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Welcome back!

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Right Proper Shaw
Amethyst Drip Belgian Pale: More pale than Belgian, slightly bitter finish

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Vintage Foeder Aged Blank Slate wild farmhouse ale: A taster present from the bartender after I explained beerneuring to her. Grapefruit and something I can’t place. Really nice
Blank Slate (not aged): less interesting. Not bad though

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Problem is this is my pretty nice day bike. I don’t mind if the bars on my daily rider are a little goofy, but this bike has a higher bar for aesthetics. So I’m trying to balance everything.

It sounds like from what you’re saying, though, that I need bigger hands. I’ll get on that.

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