Protovelo back to CdlVs

[Esteban]

Got the Protovelo back to where I want it. Honjos and CdlVs: cheap,
trusty, robust enough, supple enough for the commute come September.
I'm hoping to commute with only a front rack and bag, keeping things
generally unburdened. Speaking of burdened, getting ready for a
tour... the long tt on this bike (61cm) necessitates swept-back bars.
We'll see how it does. Any thoughts on touring with the Albatross
bars?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/5928279121/in/photostream

Esteban
San Diego, Calif.

[James Warren]

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[Seth Vidal]

Any thoughts to flipping the albatross bars for the tour?

-sv

[Esteban]

I think that would have me too wide too low. I also just think "upside-
down" every time I see it. I think what will work down the line
(maybe not for a tour) are some porteur bars on a 9cm stem.

On Jul 11, 9:46 pm, Seth Vidal <skvi...@gmail.com> wrote:

[Justin August]

Have you thought about the SOMA b-lines? They are great and feel far
lighter than the CDlVs. Looking good, as always!

[Mike]

I can't imagine touring on Albatross bars. As much as l like mine,
anything over 30 miles and my hands/wrist start to bother me. I also
don't like the way they position me on the bike for descents. And with
a loaded bike they seems exceptionally flexy when standing up.
Obviously there are a lot of variables that contribute to this
experience and my experience with the Albatross bars might not be the
same as yours. That said, how about using the Nitto "flat" bar with
Ergon grips and bar ends? My friend Dylan swears by that set-up for
touring. I realize it's not very Riv-ish but it does seem practical.

I'm using 48cm Noodles on my LHT and they're great. Fantastic. I
understand though that with the long TT on your Riv drop bars might be
out.

My friend was using the Soma 650b tires and was plagued with flats and
has since switched to the Schwalbe 650bx37 that Riv sells and has had
no problems.

Post pictures of your final set-up.

I just finished a stretch of work days and have 3 days off. After days
of sunshine I woke up to rain. Still, I'm hoping to head out for a 2
night trip. We'll see...

--mike

[Esteban]

I may try the B-lines down the line. BUt I have a few spare CdlVs, and
to be honest, I've always found them passable on a bike like this.

I have Pari-motos on the Velo Cult
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/5760172509/in/set-72157626696269995

and they're fantastic for fast stuff, but I wouldn't tour on them.
I'll post a photo when I have this bike fully loaded for a dry run
around the neighborhood.

[William]

The Soma New Express is also excellent in my experience, and ought to be more puncture resistant than the B-line.  The extra discomfort due to the reduction in casing 'suppleness' is not significant to me.  

[grrlyrida]

What was wrong with the cream grand bois? I thought they made your
bike cute. :)

On Jul 12, 10:53 am, Esteban <proto...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I may try the B-lines down the line. BUt I have a few spare CdlVs, and
> to be honest, I've always found them passable on a bike like this.
>

> I have Pari-motos on the Velo Culthttp://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/5760172509/in/set-721576266...

[Geoff]

Gorgeous bike!  Love the black and cream color scheme!