TOM
Maximum Pace
- Apr 9, 2007
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Been thinking about converting my titanium roadracer into a "minimalist commuter"...but am not really sure what the options are.
* I definitely want bullhorns a-la-Yellow Giant because reaching down the drops causes my backpack to get messed up with fluids dripping from my lunch bento... (i.e. need a more upright position)
* Was told by Hiroshi-san at c-speed, it would be very difficult (but not impossible) to convert into a fixed-gear bike (due to the vertical drops).
* Hiroshi-san also advised against going single-speed (too boring!) and recommended that I stay geared instead switching to "W-levers" (downtube levers)...unfortunately, my ti bike does not accept those levers (see pic below)
* I'm getting Nitto bullhorns RB-018 26.0mm(05/12) (NIT-B-RB018)
カラー/サイズ:ガンメタ(アルマイト)/420mm but don't know which brakes/shifters will fit.
I would love to get some feedback/recommendations/ideas from people with experience in this field.
Priorities are "sturdiness" & "mimimalistic looks"...
YellowGiant's Commuter...not bad at all but personally don't like the shifters positioned that way...
* I definitely want bullhorns a-la-Yellow Giant because reaching down the drops causes my backpack to get messed up with fluids dripping from my lunch bento... (i.e. need a more upright position)
* Was told by Hiroshi-san at c-speed, it would be very difficult (but not impossible) to convert into a fixed-gear bike (due to the vertical drops).
* Hiroshi-san also advised against going single-speed (too boring!) and recommended that I stay geared instead switching to "W-levers" (downtube levers)...unfortunately, my ti bike does not accept those levers (see pic below)
* I'm getting Nitto bullhorns RB-018 26.0mm(05/12) (NIT-B-RB018)
カラー/サイズ:ガンメタ(アルマイト)/420mm but don't know which brakes/shifters will fit.
I would love to get some feedback/recommendations/ideas from people with experience in this field.
Priorities are "sturdiness" & "mimimalistic looks"...
YellowGiant's Commuter...not bad at all but personally don't like the shifters positioned that way...