in message <[email hidden]>, igp
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Hi All,
I'm in the process of changing my flat bar road bike into a drop bar
bike and need a little advice. I've recently bought a used set of
shimano sora combined shifters for the job and would like to change
them over myself. A few questions that I need answered before I buy
anything else are1. Existing bars are 25.4mm must the new drops be exaxtly 25.4mm.
Err... no. Drop bars are a different standard diameter to straight bars,
for some arcane reason. I think the thick bit in the centre where the
stem grips is the same, but to be honest I'm not really sure of this.
You may need to use a shim.
Quoted message said:2. Existing stem is 90mm from centre of riser to centre of bars is
this an appropriate length for drop bars.
Depends how big you are. However, if it works with straights, it's
likely to be there or thereabouts with drops. You _might_ need a
shorter one.
Quoted message said:3. Bar width Is there an easy way to determine correct width.
The metric usually given is 'the width of your shoulders'. Wider may be
better if you do a lot of climbing.
Quoted message said:4. What type of bar tape is recommended.
I like leather best but it's hard to come by these days. Cork is good.
Quoted message said:5. I'm pressuming that I will need new cables.
Probably.
Quoted message said:Any other advice would also be much appreciated
If anyone else give you different advice from the above, take it. I'm
still half asleep.
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