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Handlebar diameters?
I'm real happy with the Avid Juicy-7 front disc brake on my MTB. So
much so, that I'd like to fit another one to my commuter. The commuter currently has an Avid BB-7 with a tektro cross-lever on the bar-end. Snag is, the Juicy-7s won't go over the bar-ends (bars diameter is too big). The bars are Nitto Mod177AA noodle bar which is a a 26mm clamp size. I see Nitto sell other bars, such as the randonneur, moustache, B-123AA or Nitto B-2500AA courier bar with a smaller clamp size (25.4mm). Some are drops, some are flats.. I'd like to keep a drop if I can.. Question is, if I get one of these bars with the smaller clamp size, will the Juicy-7 brake lever fit over the ends? Many thanks, Duncan |
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Duncan Smith wrote:
The commuter currently has an Avid BB-7 with a tektro cross-lever on the bar-end. Snag is, the Juicy-7s won't go over the bar-ends (bars diameter is too big). The bars are Nitto Mod177AA noodle bar which is a a 26mm clamp size. I see Nitto sell other bars, such as the randonneur, moustache, B-123AA or Nitto B-2500AA courier bar with a smaller clamp size (25.4mm). Some are drops, some are flats.. I'd like to keep a drop if I can.. Question is, if I get one of these bars with the smaller clamp size, will the Juicy-7 brake lever fit over the ends? Nope. All aluminum drop bars use stupid diameters (usually 23.8mm) that don't accommodate real brake levers or shift levers. Some old steel drop bars use the conventional 22.2mm diameter, but you'll have to cruise alleys on trash day if you want one of those. If you want to use proper controls, you'll need to switch to a proper bar, like a flat, riser, North Road, trekking--- heck, just about any kind of bar but a drop bar. The upside is that most of those are better places to park your hands. Chalo |
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Chalo wrote:
Duncan Smith wrote: The bars are Nitto Mod177AA noodle bar which is a a 26mm clamp size. I see Nitto sell other bars, such as the randonneur, moustache, B-123AA or Nitto B-2500AA courier bar If you want to use proper controls, you'll need to switch to a proper bar, like a flat, riser, North Road, trekking--- heck, just about any kind of bar but a drop bar. I just had a look at the Nitto "Courier" bar, which I was unfamiliar with. It looks to be a mountain-bike-style bar with zero sweep-- just a straight tube with a sleeve in the middle for the stem. As such, it can use all the controls a mountain bike can use. But it is not likely to be as comfortable as a bar that has more sweep. The Nitto Albatross and Dove (or Goose, Chicken, Puffin...) bars are good alternatives. And there are lots of choices from other makers, with all sorts of sweeps from 3 degrees to 90 degrees. I like the Dimension "Cruiser" bar, which is actually a North Road- type bar with about 45 degrees of sweep, really long straight sections that can be cut down to fit, and roughly 3.5" of rise/drop. It's available at any shop that has an account with Quality Bicycle Products. Chalo |
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If you want to use proper controls, you'll need to switch to a proper bar, like a flat, riser, North Road, trekking--- heck, just about any kind of bar but a drop bar. The upside is that most of those are better places to park your hands. Chalo Oh I see. Fair enough, looks like I'm in the market for some 22.2 diameter flats or risers to take the Avid levers. I have a 26mm road stem, but don't mind fitting a shim for 25.4mm if I have to. Not too fussed about carbon composites or flash materials, just after a well designed chunk of metal for between £20-50. Any recommendations? Thanks, Duncan |
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Question is, if I get one of these bars with the smaller clamp size, will the Juicy-7 brake lever fit over the ends? no, drop bars are 24mm, mtb bars 22.2mm whatever the clampsize Cheers, I'll investigate some flats... |
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I like the Dimension "Cruiser" bar, which is actually a North Road- type bar with about 45 degrees of sweep, really long straight sections that can be cut down to fit, and roughly 3.5" of rise/drop. It's available at any shop that has an account with Quality Bicycle Products. Thanks, that gives me a few ideas. I found these drop bars at 22mm http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/src/froog...rols-11348.htm A bit pricey at £100 though... Duncan |
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Duncan Smith wrote:
I'm real happy with the Avid Juicy-7 front disc brake on my MTB. So much so, that I'd like to fit another one to my commuter. The commuter currently has an Avid BB-7 with a tektro cross-lever on the bar-end. Snag is, the Juicy-7s won't go over the bar-ends (bars diameter is too big). The bars are Nitto Mod177AA noodle bar which is a a 26mm clamp size. I see Nitto sell other bars, such as the randonneur, moustache, B-123AA or Nitto B-2500AA courier bar with a smaller clamp size (25.4mm). Some are drops, some are flats.. I'd like to keep a drop if I can.. Question is, if I get one of these bars with the smaller clamp size, will the Juicy-7 brake lever fit over the ends? no, drop bars are 24mm, mtb bars 22.2mm whatever the clampsize -- /Marten info(apestaartje)m-gineering(punt)nl |
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