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Getting a Grip - Ed Hurst - 07-26-2022
I'm grateful to Sister Linda for her support -- for my hands in this case. The stock handlebars are too wide and too far away from me, not to mention almost devoid of cushion. This new "butterfly" handlebar offers more places to put my hands, cushy grips and it puts the controls closer to me.
Also, note that the brake levers and shifters are now protected inside the loop of the handlebar. I looked at kickstands, but all the ones I could find to fit this odd frame were too heavy. So every time I stop for a picture or to pick berries or something, I'll have to lay the bike down. I've broken brake levers on previous bikes because they were exposed.
Finally, I now have a much better place to hang camping gear when it cools down enough to try bikepacking again. They make strap-rolls that hang from the handlebars to avoid the extra weight of a front rack. Besides, those racks don't fit well on this kind of frame.
RE: Getting a Grip - Ed Hurst - 07-27-2022
And after today's test ride, I can tell you that it's working wonderfully.
RE: Getting a Grip - Benjamin - 07-27-2022
(07-27-2022, 10:08 AM)Ed Hurst Wrote: And after today's test ride, I can tell you that it's working wonderfully.
I'm thrilled to hear of this success, Ed, and your benefit. Praise the Lord!
RE: Getting a Grip - forrealone - 07-27-2022
Nice to hear and see! Father is so wonderful that He brought us all together as a family.
As Paul explained in 1 Corinthians 12:27-28 "Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. 28 And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues. "
How wonderful that we can all be here for each other, especially in these times!
RE: Getting a Grip - jaybreak - 08-02-2022
Weird handles! That would need some getting used to for me. But if they work...