Author Topic: Members' bikes (Read 2455175 times)

Jurek · « **Reply #4550 on:** 21 June, 2011, 03:26:52 pm »

Bruce.
I have a roll of white PVC insulation tape.
Would you like some of it?
Srsly.

itsbruce · « **Reply #4551 on:** 21 June, 2011, 04:32:25 pm »

I like the asymmetry. Reminds me a little of some of the classic old racing cars which were asymmetric because a two-seater design had been adapted to house just one person (e.g. Lotus Eleven). Not that I'm making any grandiose statement about my bike

just explaining why I like the look.

Jurek · « **Reply #4552 on:** 21 June, 2011, 05:10:37 pm »

Quote from: itsbruce on 21 June, 2011, 04:32:25 pm

I like the asymmetry. Reminds me a little of some of the classic old racing cars which were asymmetric because a two-seater design had been adapted to house just one person (e.g. Lotus Eleven). Not that I'm making any grandiose statement about my bike just explaining why I like the look.

It's not the asymmetry which bothers me, Bruce - in fact I welcome asymmetry in some instances - always been fond of the asymmetric headlights on BMW motorcycles. I think there's something slightly maverick about asymmetry.

It's what you've used to finish the white bar tape either side of the stem which pains me

Wowbagger · « **Reply #4553 on:** 21 June, 2011, 05:17:47 pm »

They are not what I understand as suicide levers. They look perfectly functional to me.

That's a suicide lever.

Rhys W · « **Reply #4554 on:** 21 June, 2011, 06:05:48 pm »

Quote from: Jurek on 21 June, 2011, 05:10:37 pm

It's what you've used to finish the white bar tape either side of the stem which pains me

He's got it half-right - Cinelli finishing tape on the left hand side.

itsbruce · « **Reply #4555 on:** 22 June, 2011, 09:36:53 am »

When I get around to fixing that, it will be by replacing the Cinelli tape with black insulating tape, as used on the right grip.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #4556 on:** 22 June, 2011, 12:31:14 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 21 June, 2011, 05:17:47 pm

That's a suicide lever.

Yep.

corshamjim · « **Reply #4557 on:** 22 June, 2011, 06:35:36 pm »

Thanks Tim for the suggestion. I'm going to flip the stem first, and if that doesn't make the hoods more comfortable for me will try a shorter stem and if that doesn't do the trick will get a pair of those brake levers fitted. Phew!

The way I used to like to use the suicide levers was to hold the outside of the bars at the bend behind the hoods and push the lever up with my fingers - not great for fierce braking, but my riding style very rarely calls for fierce braking anyway.