Recommend me a bar and stem

mitsuman47 · 02-08-2006, 08:19 PM

Was riding some trails today, and stipped out the stem and bar. And, of course, I was as far away from the car as I could possibly be, and didn't have tools on me. Anyway, I'm looking for both parts, and would like to spend less than $50 bucks total. Not looking for anything fancy, or the newest, lightest bar, just something decent. Thanks for the help.

Mahler · 02-08-2006, 08:22 PM

Ryan,
Mahler here. Is this the mitsuman that calls me Paw?

mitsuman47 · 02-08-2006, 08:51 PM

Sure is, Paw!

Mark57 · 02-08-2006, 09:07 PM

If you look at performancebike.com or bikenashbar.com you can easily find bars and stems well within your spending limit. Depending where you are there might even be Performance store near by.

02-09-2006, 10:26 AM

RYAN!!!! Holy CARP! He lives.

You can also find deals at your Local bike shop (LBS) and it's a good idea to get to know them. They'll help you a great deal, if they're worth their salt....

ODB · 02-09-2006, 10:56 AM

I second fishes comments (not his choice in apes though). Sometimes a LBS will have bars and stems that are new and off bikes that people have customized when they buy them. I got a sweet deal on a new front d for ODBSGIRL's bike that way.

02-09-2006, 11:10 AM

Speaking of whom, how is ODBG????

ODB · 02-09-2006, 11:17 AM

She's great but has not been back here since the changeover. She has been busy with other stuff.

Oh...and I'm doing fine too, as if you care! [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

ODBSGIRL · 02-09-2006, 03:54 PM

Thanks for inquiring Fish-I've been a little busy and actually only today came lurking and saw your post. Honestly I just don't have the time these days to keep up with what's on my plate already but I'll check in sometimes. published

02-10-2006, 10:18 AM

Glad you're doing well.....Lisa.

TennesseeGentleman · 02-10-2006, 03:53 PM

ODBSGIRL - congratulations on being published.

ODBSGIRL · 02-10-2006, 06:16 PM

Thanks TG-not the first, certainly not the longest article I've had, but I really have a deep respect for the journal that published this work for us and I am honored [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] Now if I can spin this work into something actually physiologically relevant I will be even happier. Now, back to bike bars and stems-I know NOTHING about that. I have whatever Silly or ODB picked out for me.

mitsuman47 · 02-10-2006, 08:21 PM

Thanks for the help, Q. You going to the retreat this year?

mitsuman47 · 02-11-2006, 04:12 AM

Oops. I meant, "Thanks for your help, FISH". [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] I've been gone so long, I'm getting people mixed up.

Jean-Paul · 02-11-2006, 01:42 PM

RYAN!!!! LITTLE BUDDY! You coming this April 8th? Its gonna be a doozy this year.

Oh, and I like Easton carbon fiber bars... Very light.

mitsuman47 · 02-11-2006, 06:59 PM

I'm there, man.

7,200 posts. whoa. You're outta control, dude. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

02-15-2006, 02:56 PM

Have fun stormin' the castle, boys!