Curved Slider

[Jesse Groves]

In my continuing effort to get my fit a little better on the Vendetta, I ordered a short chainstay (19.5") to replace the long chainstay (23.5") that I had. I installed the short one and did my first ride with it today. Makes a noticeable difference in a positive way thankfully; everything feels better including speed and acceleration. Plus, I was able to extend the BB out farther and didnt have problems spinning out the tire! The only problem now is that the handlebars are up way to high, so I am thinking about ordering the curved slider.

I cant think of any reason the curved slider would have a negative impact since it just lowers the bars, but does anybody have thoughts as far as pros and cons?

Thanks,

 

[LarryOz]

In my continuing effort to get my fit a little better on the Vendetta, I ordered a short chainstay (19.5") to replace the long chainstay (23.5") that I had. I installed the short one and did my first ride with it today. Makes a noticeable difference in a positive way thankfully; everything feels better including speed and acceleration. Plus, I was able to extend the BB out farther and didnt have problems spinning out the tire! The only problem now is that the handlebars are up way to high, so I am thinking about ordering the curved slider.

I cant think of any reason the curved slider would have a negative impact since it just lowers the bars, but does anybody have thoughts as far as pros and cons?

Great to hear you had good success with going to a shorter chainstay. Although I am curious why you went straight from the largest 23.5" to the smallest 19.5" and did not try the medium 21.5".
I love mine curved slider - and I am sure you will to. It does bring the handlebars down nicely.

 

[GetBent]

Sooooo, I am thinking along the same lines. There have been comments on multiple threads about improving handling by lowering the bottom bracket. The only way for me to do that is to get a shorter chain stay. Unfortunately, that means my handlebars will rise, which I really do not want. I have spent a fair amount of time getting things adjusted, and I like the fit and the visibility over the handlebars. That means I would need a new chain stay and a curved slider. (Or a trip to a frame shop to cut the boom off of the bottom bracket and install an extension.)

On the way home today, I went into a full sprint as I crested a hill, then head back on the head rest, tucked elbows in, knees squeezed together against the boom, and went for it. It was great, until I hit a bump. Then I was all over the road, I thought I was going to lose it. (Umm, OK, maybe at only 250 miles or so, I should not be doing such things.)

So should I leave the set up as it is on the assumption that it is simply lack of experience on my part, or should I make the mods now before the good weather gets here?

 

[DavidCH]

If you aren't overweight, the curved slider is a no brainer. However if you like to hang a bottle underneath the boom then you might differ.

 

[tiltmaniac]

If you aren't overweight, the curved slider is a no brainer. However if you like to hang a bottle underneath the boom then you might differ.

If you're overweight, the curved slider is a no-brainer as you have more room for the belly.

 

[Jesse Groves]

Ok, so it sounds like the curved slider is good for fatties and skinnies depending on which way you face the curve

I went ahead and ordered one to try out. Thanks for the replies all.

Larry, I figured I would end up trying both of the different length chainstays, so I just decided to go with the 19.5 first.

GetBent...maybe give it a little longer. The wheel slippage I was experiencing was very small and had a minimal impact on handling. It sounds to me like you hit a big bump, which could probably throw you off track regardless of RWD v FWD.