[J_Westy]

Exhibit A:

Reminds me of this one from eastcoaststeve's collection:

 

[yo-Nate-y]

The white stem/white fork might look pretty cool. And maybe you could rejigger those mystery mounts for a stem-mounted disc brake.

 

[Vlad]

That FRO with disc brakes is so fvcking sweet. Details, please.

 

[yo-Nate-y]

There is a whole thread on it on RBUK.....and agreed---I think it is a really nicely done restomod.

 

[laffeaux]

Ride it. If you like it, it's a good fit.

 

[Vlad]

There is a whole thread on it on RBUK.....and agreed---I think it is a really nicely done restomod.

Thanks for the heads up. I'm reading the thread now, and--bloody hell--there are quite a few geeks there who were worried about the frame's retail value. I thought this is about cool bikes, not a 401K.

 

[Machianera]

Dear fellow bicycle enthusiasts

Then back to the seeds of (my) misery... the Ritchey "please drop dead" bar project...

If (some of you) had read what I did write about the Ritchey beeing to small for me compared to my other bikes you could have seen why I am being so stubborn about the stem length. But since I had it with your spoon - I'll give it to you with mine...

Here are my other regular horses measured from seat tip to handlebar center and hand positions.
And before you start barking about my other bikes being different kinds of bikes etc etc etc... riding positions do change from bike to bike frame style to frame style, angles are different etc etc etc we agree on - yes? - so please do not bark ;-)
I probably got "it" all wrong this time also - but I dare

you forgot to measure the distance between the wheels.

Just think:
"The stem+handlebar are way too big for the frame"

You will feel ON the bike, rather than riding it.

and you may want to try the drop on a different bike since the ritchey has such a small head tube.

 

[digilux]

you forgot to measure the distance between the wheels.

Measurements Seattube/headtube/wheelbase (st/ht/wb):
Ritchey 17" / 22" / 42"
Ross 19.5" / 23" / 43.5"
Yeti Pro FRO 19" / 23" / 42"
Yeti RP 21" / 22" / 38.75"
Yeti ASR SL 17" / 21.5" / 41"

Just think:
"The stem+handlebar are way too big for the frame"

You will feel ON the bike, rather than riding it.

Please read thread #5. The stem could have been shorter and the handlebars are from one of my road racers from when I was 15-16 years old it is actually a bit small/narrow for my bulging viking body and broad shoulders ;-)

and you may want to try the drop on a different bike since the ritchey has such a small head tube.

Yes I have have decided for a handlebar swap if this setup does fail - it have been the plan all time - this is still a build in its testing phase.

 

[Machianera]

just commenting on what you have on the bike now. it is def more fun to learn from own experience than been told what to do.

 

[digilux]

Pleas, this is no critic of you sandmangts, but where is the screaming choir regarding stem/handlebar/bike correctness. And again this is no critic or attempts at humiliating you or your bike sandmangts! - I just wonder where the old dogs went?

 

[Uncle Grumpy]

Taking a measurement of the wheel and tyre, which is about 26" in diameter, and transferring that to the measurement off the screen and onto a piece of paper, then transferring that measurement that you say is 23", I see it as way longer than 23" and in fact, over 26".

Not picking a fight, just stating a fact.

For what it's worth, I don't care either way. Try it. If it works for you then great. If it doesn't, then you've had the fun of the learning process.

Your collection too, like seriously drool worthy nice Yetis.

Grumps

 

[trailville]

Taking a measurement of the wheel and tyre, which is about 26" in diameter, and transferring that to the measurement off the screen and onto a piece of paper, then transferring that measurement that you say is 23", I see it as way longer than 23" and in fact, over 26".
Grumps

Good eye, Grumps.
I've used similar methods to estimate frame measurements in craigslist postings. It works nice as long as you have a straight side-view of the bike.

digilux, not that there's anything necessarily wrong with riding with that setup, it's just odd that that's the measurement that seems to be so far off.

You also need to consider bar width when determining reach and handling characteristics. With narrower bars, you would generally want a longer stem to both slow the steering a little and to get your reach right . But with drop bars, you need to realize that the forward extension of the bars themselves act to slow the steering, so adding a really long stem to drops might be going too far. It may get you the right fit for your body, but not the right steering characteristics. And then you need to take frame geometry and fork into account and . . .

So this can get complicated and you should experiment to find what works for you. But don't be so quick to dismiss comments from those with experience with drop bars on mtn bikes.

Nice collection of bikes. I can't say I've ever seen that much bling on a full suspension bike before though.

 

[digilux]

"Warning: may contain sarcasm and/or crap made up in an attempt to feel important."

You guys are so different than my locals (europeans) on retrobike.co.uk or is it just the general MTBR jargong that makes you?

Thanks for the advice's...:thumbsup: the measurements are done with a Hultafors Folding Ruler G61 and by the same measure technic I have been using for the last 30 years...

My new profile signature: "I am not a newbie - please dont even tyr to tell me what goes or not - I know everything but realy dont know why I am posting"

 

[trailville]

You guys are so different than my locals (europeans) on retrobike.co.uk

Complement accepted :thumbsup:

 

[Machianera]

i don't know what you are waiting for? the bike can be ridden as it is, go ahead!!!

 

[ameybrook]

T - In between the sarcastic comments, there's some real genuine feedback that will likely benefit you in the long run. Thus is life in MTBR VRC.

If you want useless attaboys, stick with Retrobike.

 

[muddybuddy]

the measurements are done with a Hultafors Folding Ruler G61

Have you had it recently calibrated by the Department of Weights and Measures? It may not be dead on balls accurate, its a technical term.

 

[sandmangts]

Pleas, this is no critic of you sandmangts, but where is the screaming choir regarding stem/handlebar/bike correctness. And again this is no critic or attempts at humiliating you or your bike sandmangts! - I just wonder where the old dogs went?

Well, I can tell you if you look up the original thread I posted about that bike you will see several comments with regards to the stem. One particular forum member told me I did not deserve the bike. Believe me, I have taken my lumps from this crowd but I just don't care enough to get upset about it.Keep in mind that is how the bike was when I bought it, its not how I set it up although I did ride it like that and it was actually pretty nice for just commuting. https://forums.mtbr.com/ritchey-design/ritchey-acsent-comp-suntour-browning-autoshift-513204.html

 

[digilux]

i don't know what you are waiting for? the bike can be ridden as it is, go ahead!!!

Yes Sir I will... just waiting on the bar end shifters - then I will be out on the gravel pacing.

 

[digilux]

I guess if running drop bars by the book like this ...

... mandatory PPE will be