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03-12-10, 02:57 PM
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Why do you have clipons?
Over normal bars? Just curious really is it just to pull you into the tank more?
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03-12-10, 03:09 PM
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Re: Why do you have clipons?
My guesses....
1) Brings rider forward and down. Mix of mass centralisation and weight on the front 2) More aerodynamic than the "human parachute" position that flat bars give. Beyond that I don't know, although there may be a "looks" element to why some bikes have them. Personally give me flat bars on a road bike, save clip-ons for the track... |
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03-12-10, 04:43 PM
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Re: Why do you have clipons?
cos the bike come with them
sorry couldnt help it |
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03-12-10, 04:46 PM
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Re: Why do you have clipons?
'Cos it looks racy innit
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03-12-10, 10:58 PM
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Re: Why do you have clipons?
Because I like the riding position provided the clip ons are not set too low.
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03-12-10, 11:07 PM
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Re: Why do you have clipons?
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Theres pros and cons to clip-ons and bars and could be a never ending argument
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05-12-10, 10:23 PM
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Re: Why do you have clipons?
... because 'Ace Bars' went out of fashion.
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05-12-10, 11:17 PM
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Re: Why do you have clipons?
more adjustability.
And they look cooler 
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05-12-10, 11:54 PM
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Re: Why do you have clipons?
i don't like clip ons, got me a set of renthal ultra lows at the mo which are just right.
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06-12-10, 09:18 AM
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Re: Why do you have clipons?
There's two questions being answered here, why do clip-ons exist?
Rider aerodynamics, end of. So the rider can lie on the tank without having his fists next to his ears. Why do you have clip-ons? I don't anymore. But it was because I preferred a sporty prone riding position, but now I'm getting old, and find bars more comfortable. Last edited by -Ralph-; 06-12-10 at 09:21 AM. |
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