Flatbar conversion

[bobswire]

Thought I'd give this a try. Years ago I had a Merlin I converted to flatbar that made a great go go street machine.
One advantage of downtube shifters is you only have to disconnect the cables from the calipers, then switch quills stem w/bars and all.
Easy switch to convert back for longer rides.

Before:
http://i56.tinypic.com/aw9pox.jpg

After:

http://oi44.tinypic.com/20asc2e.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/aetx5z.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/2lvllyq.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/16gib7l.jpg

[Earl Gray]

Sweet!

I pretty much prefer flatbars for anything under 40 or so miles.

I feel more in control and only miss the mutiple hand position on longer rides.