On their road bikes.

Oli wrote:Oh, okay. They got that right then.

but whqat if they aren't shimano ones, Some QR's cam different, and 90 is the wrong spot, some nee much early than that, some a bit after. Arrgghhh the worlds not perfect, and neither are mechanics, cept Oli, he's perfect. Well apart from this one time at band camp.......

Good point! See, that's why they pay you the big bucks - always thinking!

Oli wrote:Good point! See, that's why they pay you the big bucks - always thinking!

I could be getting paid!!!!!
I'm gonna have to have a chat with pete

Wobbler wrote:anything other than walrus jizz will get washed out

Blown a few seals have ya

Okay, if I were to change my bars to something like the Salsa Moto Pro with 11 degree sweep (or maybe 17... not sure), would I want/need a longer stem? If so, how much longer, 10mm? I'm just wondering how to get the same relative position.

Also, what options are there in big sweep bars?

Fanks.

To get the same position relative to what?

Monolith wrote:To get the same position relative to what?

I'm assuming in relative to its current position.

I have a 11deg salsa and don't think the stem would need to be more than 10mm to achieve the same reach. The 11degs not that much diff to alot of risers.

The current position of WHAT though?

580mm 5 degree flat bar? 777mm 10 degree? On-one Mary?

Its what all the cool ss's are rubbing.

Nick_K wrote:Its what all the cool ss's are rubbing.

That looks like formal heifer hunting headgear for any serious SSer...

Existing bars are On One Mary bars with uber sweep. Hand position is roughly inline with the centre of the bar, like a straight-ish bar (depending on hand position!).

Current stem is possibly too long, so the Salsa bar (or similar) could help that too.

Thanks Nick. I was hoping a 10mm change would be about right.

Mel wrote:Existing bars are On One Mary bars with uber sweep. Hand position is roughly inline with the centre of the bar, like a straight-ish bar (depending on hand position!).

Current stem is possibly too long, so the Salsa bar (or similar) could help that too.

Thanks Nick. I was hoping a 10mm change would be about right.

Ive taken some photos so you can decide for yourself.

I said 10mm as I was comparing it against a set of normal risers and taking into account I roll my bars forward so it will be more like a 7deg rear sweep with some up sweep. Depending how you will run your bars the answer will be different.

For this photo I have the tapes running from the centres of the bars.

I hope this helps.

Very helpful - thanks!

That tape looks expertly coiled. I reckon it must've taken you a long time to get it to sit just so.

I'm just jealous, on my retail wage I can only afford a single tape, and here you are flaunting your pair.