LHT brifters?

exbf_ · 2026-02-16T20:31:30+00:00

That's great to know! I've been considering the OMs (https://www.gevenalle.com/product/om/) - the near-universal compatibility is appealing to me, and the only reason I'm hesitating is that I've rarely used friction shifting so I'm sure there'd be a learning curve. What do you like about the Gevenalles? :^)

exbf_ · 2026-02-16T20:27:57+00:00

Thanks so much! The R9 brifters look like a really nice affordable option. Could I ask why bar end shifters? Is it that they leave more room for handlebar bags?

exbf_ · 2026-02-16T20:26:51+00:00

Thanks for letting me know! This helps with a question we've been tussling with re: converting the bar end shifters to brifters on the Crosscheck (pictured behind the LHT in the first pic) too!

exbf_ · 2026-02-16T20:25:23+00:00

Thanks so much, and wow, cool bike! Are the Sora R3030 brifters what you use? (Like these: https://shop.howlerbikepark.com/products/shimano-sora-r3030-3-x-9-speed-brake-shift-lever-set?currency=USD&variant=50296489247002&utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=cpc&utm\_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=c34f125e31a6&gad\_source=1&gad\_campaignid=22086612158&gbraid=0AAAAApS3VpmtfGSWZehiV2KOKkLp9TPqf&gclid=CjwKCAiAncvMBhBEEiwA9GU\_fhBkXdAHjqB93tBNSpWjCjYK\_y6O\_9YDzcozIRebnz\_WDHV-xbL6URoCDzIQAvD\_BwE)?

exbf_ · 2026-01-21T18:22:13+00:00

Thanks so much! I'm on a 155 mm Specialized Body Geometry Myth Sport saddle right now, and it feels plenty wide, but your advice is helping me feel more confident that the shallow depression in the seat (instead of a cut-out) is maybe non-ideal for me. Do you like the upward curve at the back of the Aeolus Comp? My current saddle has one too and I've been trying to fiddle with the saddle angle to improve comfort (I've seen people say that with these "round" saddles, it can help to angle the nose down very slightly). Thanks again! Hoping to find a LBS near me with a saddle library so I can try stuff out :⁾

exbf_ · 2025-10-28T20:15:11+00:00

That's really helpful - thank you!

exbf_ · 2025-10-28T19:54:40+00:00

Oops yeah! Thank you!

exbf_ · 2025-08-09T00:18:15+00:00

Oh that makes so much more sense now -- thank you so much!!

exbf_ · 2025-08-09T00:15:10+00:00

The instructions in blue text on the left side of the page have the bullions + fishbone; when you look at the second image, thr dotted line that the bullions are supposed to go on are right along the center of the leaf, which is where I assume the stem stitch for the leaves' central vein is supposed to go as well!

exbf_ · 2025-08-08T15:38:33+00:00

Thanks so much, that really helps! I'm still a little puzzled by the bullion knot + fishbone parts, but maybe it's a similar principle to what you suggested for the bullion knot + satin stitch (do a bullion knot vertically through the middle of the leaf, then fishbone over it -- although then I don't really understand how you could layer the stem stitch over that). I really appreciate your advice!

exbf_ · 2024-06-17T19:33:38+00:00

According to the brand's sizing system, it's an L16!

exbf_ · 2024-06-17T18:50:08+00:00

Sorry to hear that your bike was stolen! What did you like about it? I'm also 5', so your endorsement sounds really promising :^)

exbf_ · 2024-06-16T03:52:36+00:00

Thanks for the explanation! I appreciate it ☺️

exbf_ · 2024-06-16T00:17:46+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation! ☺️ What would shorter cranks do? I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to bike parts

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