Thanks Colin,
That a good help.
One other thing if i may ask.
Are your Nitto noodles 44 cm
if so what are centres at tops
and centres at drops
cheers
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- 8 Apr 2017, 6:48am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Brake lever reach
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2007
- 7 Apr 2017, 11:04am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Brake lever reach
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2007
Brake lever reach
Brake lever reach for drop handlebars.
Has anyone got nitto noodle drop bars or similar.
Fitted with Shimano R400 brake levers.
Where levers are mounted to give flat transition on hoods similar to how rivendell bikes are set up.
When braking from drops what is the distance to grip point on lever,
Ie trying to determine reach with these levers.
Cheers
Has anyone got nitto noodle drop bars or similar.
Fitted with Shimano R400 brake levers.
Where levers are mounted to give flat transition on hoods similar to how rivendell bikes are set up.
When braking from drops what is the distance to grip point on lever,
Ie trying to determine reach with these levers.
Cheers
- 16 Nov 2016, 1:10pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Trekking handlebars
- Replies: 3
- Views: 828
Trekking handlebars
Looking to put trekking handlebars on one of my bikes,
Humpert make various styles,
Contest and contest comfort,
The contest has steeper angles on sides
Contest comfort has flatter angles to side
Has anyone used either of these, or have any general comments on there use of trekking handlebars,
Humpert make various styles,
Contest and contest comfort,
The contest has steeper angles on sides
Contest comfort has flatter angles to side
Has anyone used either of these, or have any general comments on there use of trekking handlebars,
- 4 Sep 2016, 12:39pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Handlebars
- Replies: 1
- Views: 328
Handlebars
I want to purchase new handlebars,
narrowed it down to 2
NITTO NOODLES or
VELO GRAND CRU
The noodles have the more quirky shape,
were as the grand cru seem to be more traditional flat tops.
If you have either of these, your comments on there merits would be appreciated.
Thanks
narrowed it down to 2
NITTO NOODLES or
VELO GRAND CRU
The noodles have the more quirky shape,
were as the grand cru seem to be more traditional flat tops.
If you have either of these, your comments on there merits would be appreciated.
Thanks
- 3 Aug 2016, 12:59pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Nitto noodle M177
- Replies: 3
- Views: 784
Re: Nitto noodle M177
Thanks for info,
On the width of the bars to buy
Sterling It's a 50cm frame, i am 5'5"
bike came with drops 390 crs at top, and 410 crs at bottom.
These are the same width as my shoulders.
For the Nitto noodle, should i buy-
420mm
Or the wider 440mm
I am using bike for light daily tours, i don't want to go to wide,
but do the wider bars offer more stability.
If you're arms are more spread out, rather than in line does this affect grip comfort,
Drop bars on racing bikes, which are the bikes mainly on sale ,seem wider theses days.
Rivendale, who designed these bars, say go for a 440mm, for medium woman,(ave female ht = 5"5") and small man.
As before, advice appreciated.
On the width of the bars to buy
Sterling It's a 50cm frame, i am 5'5"
bike came with drops 390 crs at top, and 410 crs at bottom.
These are the same width as my shoulders.
For the Nitto noodle, should i buy-
420mm
Or the wider 440mm
I am using bike for light daily tours, i don't want to go to wide,
but do the wider bars offer more stability.
If you're arms are more spread out, rather than in line does this affect grip comfort,
Drop bars on racing bikes, which are the bikes mainly on sale ,seem wider theses days.
Rivendale, who designed these bars, say go for a 440mm, for medium woman,(ave female ht = 5"5") and small man.
As before, advice appreciated.
- 2 Aug 2016, 10:05am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Nitto noodle M177
- Replies: 3
- Views: 784
Nitto noodle M177
I recently bought a 1997 Dawes Sterling, the handlebars fitted are premier marque grande britangue.
They measure 410 crs at drops, 390crs at tops, with the top ramps parallel 120 crs, xnd 155crs to bottom of drop when its at an angle. Currently an 80 mm quill stem
The frame is 50cm, i am 5'5" tall.
I cannot get these bars set comfortable, particularly with my hand position on brakes in drops.
I want to buy NITTO NOODLE M177 bars and new stem,
Whats the general opinion on these bars ? i want to use them for touring.
There seems to be conflicting measurements for reach and drop
Some list 95mm reach, 140mm drop, other sites slightly different sizes, does anyone know the correct figures.
Also width, should i buy wider bars for more steering stability ?
not sure which size to buy
400
420
440mm
I also will shorten stem to 60 mm
Any help appreciated.
They measure 410 crs at drops, 390crs at tops, with the top ramps parallel 120 crs, xnd 155crs to bottom of drop when its at an angle. Currently an 80 mm quill stem
The frame is 50cm, i am 5'5" tall.
I cannot get these bars set comfortable, particularly with my hand position on brakes in drops.
I want to buy NITTO NOODLE M177 bars and new stem,
Whats the general opinion on these bars ? i want to use them for touring.
There seems to be conflicting measurements for reach and drop
Some list 95mm reach, 140mm drop, other sites slightly different sizes, does anyone know the correct figures.
Also width, should i buy wider bars for more steering stability ?
not sure which size to buy
400
420
440mm
I also will shorten stem to 60 mm
Any help appreciated.
- 4 Mar 2016, 1:33pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Dawes sterling
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2102
Re: Dawes sterling
Ok thanks for the information,
That's good news, when i need to fit new wheels.
The existing drive train and wheels are new (although 20 years old !) due to bike being hung on a wall not used.
I will upgrade to 8 speed, as wear dictates, and change wheels as current hub and cassette is 6 speed shimano, which they only did for a few years around 1995.
Getting back to the frame,
My frame is a lugged Tyseley built frame, which was on my wish list, when i was after a second hand tourer.
The Sterling was the budget tourer, next above horizon, then galaxy.
But the frame dimensions from a catalogue from around 1995 shows them all to be the same.
It dosn't list the frame width were the back wheel fits, but my gut feeling as to why it is more than 126mm, is
they probably used same jigs for all 3 and as galaxy, was either 7, or 8 speed at that time (1995) that would have had a wider spacing,
which is good news for me when i upgrade in the future.
Cheers
That's good news, when i need to fit new wheels.
The existing drive train and wheels are new (although 20 years old !) due to bike being hung on a wall not used.
I will upgrade to 8 speed, as wear dictates, and change wheels as current hub and cassette is 6 speed shimano, which they only did for a few years around 1995.
Getting back to the frame,
My frame is a lugged Tyseley built frame, which was on my wish list, when i was after a second hand tourer.
The Sterling was the budget tourer, next above horizon, then galaxy.
But the frame dimensions from a catalogue from around 1995 shows them all to be the same.
It dosn't list the frame width were the back wheel fits, but my gut feeling as to why it is more than 126mm, is
they probably used same jigs for all 3 and as galaxy, was either 7, or 8 speed at that time (1995) that would have had a wider spacing,
which is good news for me when i upgrade in the future.
Cheers
- 3 Mar 2016, 5:43pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Dawes sterling
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2102
Dawes sterling
I have bought a1995 Dawes sterling, 19" lugged frame, the frame looks identical to the horizon, and galaxy, but is Reynolds 500
The bike has never been used, i have been fitting new handlebars, stem, saddle etc, to tweak fit.But the drive train, 18 speed-
is essentially new.I was fitting new marathon tyres recently, whilst i had the back wheel out, i measured between stays, with the frame relaxed.
It measured 132mm inside, my question is, when i do upgrade drive train and wheels at some future point, i may possibly fit wheels from Taylors wheels in Germany, they quote 135mm OLN for rear, would i be able to spring the 3mm difference,
Or would i have to look at cold setting, or fit wheels with 130 OLN
The bike has never been used, i have been fitting new handlebars, stem, saddle etc, to tweak fit.But the drive train, 18 speed-
is essentially new.I was fitting new marathon tyres recently, whilst i had the back wheel out, i measured between stays, with the frame relaxed.
It measured 132mm inside, my question is, when i do upgrade drive train and wheels at some future point, i may possibly fit wheels from Taylors wheels in Germany, they quote 135mm OLN for rear, would i be able to spring the 3mm difference,
Or would i have to look at cold setting, or fit wheels with 130 OLN
- 10 Feb 2016, 10:36am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: v brake blocks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 411
v brake blocks
I currently have 70mm v brake blocks on my hybrid,bike,that is used to commute.
For v brakes you can also get 55mm wide brake blocks,
Has anyone changed to 55mm from 70mm,
Are there any benefits, or negatives,
Being narrower are they easier to align on rim,
Do the 55mm wear, and stop, as well as the 70mm
Thanks,
For v brakes you can also get 55mm wide brake blocks,
Has anyone changed to 55mm from 70mm,
Are there any benefits, or negatives,
Being narrower are they easier to align on rim,
Do the 55mm wear, and stop, as well as the 70mm
Thanks,
- 3 Feb 2016, 2:15pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Dia compe BL-07 brake levers
- Replies: 2
- Views: 491
Re: Dia compe BL-07 brake levers
Ok, thanks,
I will remove levers, and tape bars as your picture, then replace levers.
Cheers.
I will remove levers, and tape bars as your picture, then replace levers.
Cheers.
- 2 Feb 2016, 3:43pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Dia compe BL-07 brake levers
- Replies: 2
- Views: 491
Dia compe BL-07 brake levers
I am restoring a Dawes Sterling touring bike, i have fitted new handlebars and new Dia compe BL-07 aero brake levers.
My question is,
The brake levers came with hoods in place, i have now fitted them to the handlebars.The hoods for these levers are smaller than more modern sti levers were you turn back the hood to create a space to run bar tape into.
So when i am taping the handlebars, the hood seems to short to flip back, will it pull up and off towards the front ?
I have read when fitting these hoods, the are often softened in warm water, so will they be supple enough to pull up, to give clearance, for the bar tape.
Or should i have removed them, before fitting levers to bike ?
Advise wanted.
My question is,
The brake levers came with hoods in place, i have now fitted them to the handlebars.The hoods for these levers are smaller than more modern sti levers were you turn back the hood to create a space to run bar tape into.
So when i am taping the handlebars, the hood seems to short to flip back, will it pull up and off towards the front ?
I have read when fitting these hoods, the are often softened in warm water, so will they be supple enough to pull up, to give clearance, for the bar tape.
Or should i have removed them, before fitting levers to bike ?
Advise wanted.