mIcK50 3 Posted June 9, 2003 I don't want to re-ignite the great handle bar debate that was doomed to find a tangent and go off on, but I would like to address whowasthatberntpersson's query about the handlebars he saw on some bikes ridden by the Russians. I seem to remember that some of the early model ESO's that came out in their own frames had handlebars that were fitted to the tops of the fork legs, much in the same way clip-on handle bars were fitted to road racers, instead of the usual set-up. "Cowboy Bob Sharpe had such a bike as did Bert Kingston and ( I think ) his fellow Queenslander, Kev Torpie. They were common on the bikes of riders from the old Iron Curtain countries. Valeri Klementiev rode one in the 1969 World Final. Just how much value they were to him is open to debate, given the reports I read on the way he got around Wembley that night. It was written that he careered around, and all over the track in such an erratic manner, that even the great Barry Briggs couldn't get passed him! By the way a tangent is a small, enclosed cart which was used to take condemned people to the executioner in the middle ages. Quite a lot of people have gone off on one. Not to be confused with a high dudgeon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Croucher 0 Posted June 9, 2003 I heard a story many years back that the Russians used these bars to make it easier to transport their bikes. Anyone know? Crouch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandman 0 Posted June 12, 2003 Psssssssst... Anyone wanna talk about Renthals? :? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted June 12, 2003 Ivan Mauger style Renthals to be precise... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandman 0 Posted June 12, 2003 I believe them to be the most comfortable for the smaller riders while the Olsens were better suited to the taller riders? :? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandman 0 Posted June 12, 2003 Plus in retirement he designed handlebars for Jet Skis! 8) PS, DD's spelling is better than mine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted June 13, 2003 and made an impressive impact on the jet-ski world also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duncrusadin 2 Posted June 13, 2003 I had a pair of Ivan Mauger bars on my first grasstrack bike, but I didn't rent them, I bought them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DONY Posted June 21, 2003 I think you will find, most riders in this day an age use Moto X bars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
