Butterbean Posted February 18, 2021 Share Flared gives you the best of both worlds. Narrow at the top and inline with your shoulder width for comfort but wide at the bottom to help with technical riding.Yeah that flare really feels incredibly controlled and comfortable... So much so I've toyed with the idea of putting them on the roadie... The hoods jaunty angle always seemed strange before i rode them, but somehow they actually feel more comfortable too.... Smartie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne pudding Mol Posted February 19, 2021 Share Yeah that flare really feels incredibly controlled and comfortable... So much so I've toyed with the idea of putting them on the roadie... The hoods jaunty angle always seemed strange before i rode them, but somehow they actually feel more comfortable too....I haven’t ridden my roadbike since the CTCT and recently went to the shop on it out of guilt - 2km just to get rid of the guilt. I was thinking this thing needs flared bars gummibear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Albert Cycles Posted February 19, 2021 Share I haven’t ridden my roadbike since the CTCT and recently went to the shop on it out of guilt - 2km just to get rid of the guilt. I was thinking this thing needs flared barsFor shopping go for Jones bar Wayne pudding Mol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted February 20, 2021 Share I haven’t ridden my roadbike since the CTCT and recently went to the shop on it out of guilt - 2km just to get rid of the guilt. I was thinking this thing needs flared barsThe Ritchey Beacon bars are awesome.Nice wide flare and super shallow drops [emoji106] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted February 20, 2021 Share For cheap awesome flare bars look at the Spank Vibrocore bars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted February 20, 2021 Share And if you are running Sram 1 x 11 shifters on your gravel rig consider the Ratio upgrade kit which converts them to 1 x 12... for R1200 it is a great upgrade. Mine just landed so will update you. sendit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosveldklong Posted February 21, 2021 Share And if you are running Sram 1 x 11 shifters on your gravel rig consider the Ratio upgrade kit which converts them to 1 x 12... for R1200 it is a great upgrade. Mine just landed so will update you.Please give more details on where you get it from!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyker101 Posted February 21, 2021 Share I'm not sure whether there is a retailer in South Africa, but here in Namibia we get the Norco Search and Search XR (the one with wider tyre space) from Mannie (Mannie's Bike Mecca). I really like my Search and I like the brand too. They are Canadian, and there seems to be something humble and honest about them. Norco seems to specialise in the offroad section from Gravel to MTB - and they make some cracker mountain bikes! If you need more info, hit me up or check out their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted February 22, 2021 Share Gravel cycling is fast becoming like those GS riders who dress like they are doing the Dakar when going for coffee on a Sunday morning. gummibear and Trevz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steady Spin Posted February 22, 2021 Share Gravel cycling is fast becoming like those GS riders who dress like they are doing the Dakar when going for coffee on a Sunday morning. The GS guys always have to wear the Motorrad / BMW gear or they void your warranty and motorplan. clement, Wayne pudding Mol, Patchelicious and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capediver Posted February 22, 2021 Share Looking for recommendations for handlebar bag...must accommodate out-front Garmin with bike light underneath...would re-locate them for the right bag tho,WaterproofAccessible while riding ie no struggle with zip, rather a magnetic type flapSide pockets ie not a role-upFit between flared drops Does such a thing exist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted February 22, 2021 Share Capediver I have the Restrap Cannister Bag and love it. Ticks all of the boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted February 22, 2021 Share Please give more details on where you get it from!!Google Ratio - buy it off their site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted February 22, 2021 Share Gravel cycling is fast becoming like those GS riders who dress like they are doing the Dakar when going for coffee on a Sunday morning.100% - and we drink skinny lattes Heinrich Hattingh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne pudding Mol Posted February 22, 2021 Share Looking for recommendations for handlebar bag...must accommodate out-front Garmin with bike light underneath...would re-locate them for the right bag tho,WaterproofAccessible while riding ie no struggle with zip, rather a magnetic type flapSide pockets ie not a role-upFit between flared drops Does such a thing exist?restrap.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne pudding Mol Posted February 22, 2021 Share Gravel cycling is fast becoming like those GS riders who dress like they are doing the Dakar when going for coffee on a Sunday morning. I just love the fact that I've finally found a use for the surf clothes I refuse to wear as a surfer I'm looking forward to taking up the next fad in my toight Assos kit and bright pink bicycling shirts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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