Aluminum drop bars... And corrosion.
05-28-20, 08:28 AM
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Yea. Screw it. I still have a few teeth left, and I’d like to keep ‘em. So...
Reducing the avoidable, unfortunate accident risk factor!
Just pulled the trigger on a nice looking set of 3ttt Competizione TDF bars. They’ll provide a more comfortable bend, they’ll actually match the stem, AND...
I won’t have to second guess them while riding!
Reducing the avoidable, unfortunate accident risk factor!
Just pulled the trigger on a nice looking set of 3ttt Competizione TDF bars. They’ll provide a more comfortable bend, they’ll actually match the stem, AND...
I won’t have to second guess them while riding!
05-28-20, 08:58 AM
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What are the eyes...? I would use old headset lock nuts if I were crafting such a piece!
Problem with that is finding the used leather saddle at a reasonable price that you don't care if it goes on the wall!
Problem with that is finding the used leather saddle at a reasonable price that you don't care if it goes on the wall!
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05-28-20, 12:44 PM
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Speaking of cutting the bars in half, I once found an old French bike at the dump.
Started to tear it down, and found the two halves of the bars were simply clamped in the stem.
I had visions of someone having difficult threading the bars through the stem, and finding this "solution."
Started to tear it down, and found the two halves of the bars were simply clamped in the stem.
I had visions of someone having difficult threading the bars through the stem, and finding this "solution."
05-28-20, 12:50 PM
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Not mine so I don't know about the eyes, but I like your idea. I plan to make one for my garage/bike shop soon, and know that almost any saddle will work... though the leather one does add a nice touch of realism.
05-28-20, 06:51 PM
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I love it. Thanks for the great idea Mike. It’s now a plan!
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