Re: [CR]Handlebars at the Japanese auction

(Example: Framebuilders:Tony Beek)

From: <Huemax@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 21:23:35 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Handlebars at the Japanese auction
To: kctommy@msn.com, warbetty@sympatico.ca, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 11/12/03 7:49:48 PM, kctommy@msn.com writes:


> How do bars like this ride on the tops?  It looks like you're hands would
> slide forward or down without the sharper angles of "regular" road bars.
>

Hi, Tom and all,

I have the exact same bar and stem. I thought they are for track racing use.

It is very uncomfortable, or rather impossible to get good rest on/around brake lever body. However; you have nice grips at lower drop area with freedom to swing around your arms/wrist.

Regards,

KEN TODA, High Point, NC