Wheels and Bars

[dmstone1]

Hi everyone im new to this and pretty new to cycling. I have a trek 1000 with drop bars on it now and I was woundering if I bought bull horn bars if my brake levers would mount to the bull horn style. I am also thinking about gettting a new set of wheels and I wanted to know in riders opinions about wheel sets I can get for around $300-400. Thanks alot for the input.

[daveornee]

Hi everyone im new to this and pretty new to cycling. I have a trek 1000 with drop bars on it now and I was woundering if I bought bull horn bars if my brake levers would mount to the bull horn style. I am also thinking about gettting a new set of wheels and I wanted to know in riders opinions about wheel sets I can get for around $300-400. Thanks alot for the input.
Current brake levers may mount on the bullhorns, but functionality will not be great.
Take a look at:
http://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?page=8&description=200TT+Brake+Levers&vendorCode=CANE&major=1&minor=7
Cane Creek levers like these are designed for Bullhorn bars.
My opinion on wheels is to buy something with parts that are easily serviceable and/or replaceble.
Your weight and riding applications will help determine what is best for you.
In that price range I would look at Ultegra hubs & 14/15 DB spokes well built.
You might even get 14/17 DB spokes front and left rear.

[dmstone1]

will my brake levers bolt right on some how?

[capwater]

will my brake levers bolt right on some how?

Yeah, they will work. Not sure why you'd want to do it, but I have seen it done. No modifications necessary.

[dmstone1]

I want to make sure we are talking about the same thing. I Have Sora Shifters that are also the brake lever...

[capwater]

I want to make sure we are talking about the same thing. I Have Sora Shifters that are also the brake lever...

We're talking the same thing.

[gclark8]

No, Sora will not work on Bull Horns. :eek: You need the STI Levers with the paddle behind the brake lever (ST-R500)!

The cheapest way is to fit seperate brake levers on the bull horns and 8 Speed Shimano Bar End Shifters (SL-BS64) on the ends of a set of Aero Bars.

If you want a cheaper "reto" look some cheap Twist Grips on the Aero Bars will work ok. ;)

[artemidorus]

I want to make sure we are talking about the same thing. I Have Sora Shifters that are also the brake lever...
You could put them on, but trying to use them effectively, especially for shifting, would be very awkward. Every cyclist that you passed would think you rather odd.

[dmstone1]

does anyoone have apic of it done?

[gclark8]

Does anyone have a pix of it done?See this topic: http://www.triwa.org.au/bb/viewtopic.php?t=254