Got my Luv Handles installed. Will give them a test ride tomorrow...
Thanks Rody! :thumbsup:
Thanks Rody! :thumbsup:
on purpose or by accident? anyways those groovys looks really nice, sorry i have to say it twice. :thumbsup:jesseheath said:the top and bottoms on kings are identical. ive seen a few people do that.
Are those foam grips as fragile as they look?mudpie said:I Run the Luvs on my SS as well and really like the foam grips with the rigid set up
I always thought that about foam grips till I tried a pair of Bontrager Race X Lites and I love them. All of my Ourys will be replaced by them when they wear out. I have taken them on and off a couple of times easily with an air gun after gluing them. I always thought they would rotate but have had no problems with some pretty hard climbing last weekend which is when I usually rotate my Ourys even with glue.Alumni said:Are those foam grips as fragile as they look?
I dread the thought of cleaning off bits of glued on foam every couple weeks just to replace grips.
xjbebop - from the looks of your first picture the grip ends may be angled too far up. Just a guess from a picture but you may like them better angled down.xjbebop said:Put in a few mountain miles yesterday. After some trailside adjustments, I just couldn't quite get that 'magically delicious' feeling I was hoping for. Not bad, just not great.
I deduced that the bar felt too low and too close. Plus it's narrower than what I'm used to.
(I didn't find out that Rody makes these in 28" also until mine had already shipped. To his credit, he's offered to work an exchange if I need it...:thumbsup: )
I did notice some interesting effects though. I no longer felt like I was 'steering' the bike. It felt more like I was simply 'guiding' the bike. A much more intuitive feeling. Nice!
So this morning I swapped to a longer stem w/ more rise. And I replaced the Ergons with some normal grips. There are a lot of interesting angles going on with these bars and I want to get those all set before I put the Ergons back on...if I even do.
Driveway test says it feels much better already. I think the narrower width may not be an issue either...on this bike.
Hopefully I'll get to trail test it again tomorrow...
I did that initially, coming from Mary, but that about killed my wrist.Alumni said:xjbebop - from the looks of your first picture the grip ends may be angled too far up. Just a guess from a picture but you may like them better angled down.
The first (mountain) picture was before I started tweaking. And that's one of the reasons I took the Ergons off.Alumni said:xjbebop - from the looks of your first picture the grip ends may be angled too far up. Just a guess from a picture but you may like them better angled down.
i've got ergon's on one bike - but went with the ESI Chunky Foamies along the the Luv's for my single speed. it seems like the perfect match...Rody said:Ironically, you touched on an issue I've seen frequently...the use of the foamies on the Luvs. Old school or not, folks tend to dig them.
Those look like ESI Chunky grips. I have been using a pair for more than 2 years. The same grips, on many bikes. They have been incredibly durable (for me). They have not shreaded or torn, and they go on and come off easily and yet they don't move too much on all the bars I've tried them on.Alumni said:Are those foam grips as fragile as they look?
I dread the thought of cleaning off bits of glued on foam every couple weeks just to replace grips.
I'm sticking with the Clear Oury'sRody said:Hey BD,
The variability of how the bar feels dependant on rotation is one of it's greatest assests, allowing individuals to find the sweet spot in their own range rather than the piece dictating where it should be.
This diversity is also the bars hurdle, in that I have a LOT of folks who would like a one piece bar/stem combo, and it is next to impossible to divine each person's perfect fit without them owning the bar for a bit and then sending back imput on stem length, rise, and rotation.
Ironically, you touched on an issue I've seen frequently...the use of the foamies on the Luvs. Old school or not, folks tend to dig them. When you are riding hard there is just something so comforting about a plush foamy to nustle up in your palm.
Thanks for cluing me in on the thread :thumbsup:
cheers,
rody
I am completely in love with my Luv Bars. They're unbelievably comfortable. I get a lot of questions from guys on the trail asking what they are, how I like them and where they can get a pair.
My only regret is getting them in black. I didn't realize at the time I ordered them that Rody was offering them in Silver OR Black. The finish on the black is awesome it just throws the look of my bike way off.
If you're on the fence about buying a pair, DO IT! You won't regret it.
EDIT: Thought I'd add some new photos.
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