canyon Hoverbars - yikes

[pdmtong]

Originally Posted by livingminimal

Solution in search of a problem that creates more problems.

I appreciate innovation, but this aint it. Could be a catalyst to other interesting things though.

I like innovation too but the downsides of this design (fit, function, resale) far out weigh the upsides for me.

[David Kirk]

Does anyone know how the brake levers are installed above the lower wing? It would see that you could not slide them up past the lower thing to get them in the right place.

Obviously it can be done - I just don't know how.

dave

[cp43]

Originally Posted by David Kirk

Does anyone know how the brake levers are installed above the lower wing? It would see that you could not slide them up past the lower thing to get them in the right place.

Obviously it can be done - I just don't know how.

dave

(Disclaimer, I think I read this here, or across the hall, I don't remember the source)

The bar includes a captive threaded insert. So, you don't use the band part that comes with the levers, you just thread the bolt in the lever into the captive insert.

[ptourkin]

Originally Posted by David Kirk

Does anyone know how the brake levers are installed above the lower wing? It would see that you could not slide them up past the lower thing to get them in the right place.

Obviously it can be done - I just don't know how.

dave

It comes with clamps already installed.

"Mounting levers to the bars is achieved via the preinstalled clamps. There’s still plenty of adjustment, so finding the right lever hood angle shouldn’t be a problem. Installing all major manufactures offerings from Shimano, Campagnolo and SRAM are all compatible. '

[livingminimal]

after hearing more about people's experience on this bike, I am increasingly interested in trying it myself. I think a friend of mine may order one, but itll be way too small.

[Burnette]

I would like to give it a try. A video about the Hoverbar:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE3Yg7Zkhv4