ORŁOWSKI / "BOMBER" benus (Orlowski)

benus says:

THX.

Posted over 9 years ago

johnmarin_ says:

what lever do you use?

Posted over 9 years ago

benus says:

Some TANGE (triathlon). Some years old now. Searched for them on the www, but couldn't find them or the name, sorry.

Posted about 9 years ago

benus says:

It is from PITLOCK (www.pitlock.de). It has a special security screw head. so you can't just remove the stem and bars with a simple hexagon socket screw key (Allen key). "The other end is threaded for a special nut with an irregular profile, kind of like a random pebble from a beach. There are supposedly a couple of hundred of these profiles, and they're individually coded so that you can order replacement keys direct from Pitlock. The nut is surrounded by a separate smooth collar which also resists any attempts at clamping, squashing or gripping, and is turned using a special "key", which you get two copies of." Quote from: http://www.stolenbristolbikes.com/2012/...

Posted about 10 years ago

benus says:

Just saw that there is an english version of the webpage: http://www.pitlock.de/en/

Posted about 10 years ago

benus says:

THX.
I'm riding such a setup since some years now. First I had some triathlon break leaver and wanted to make a bullhorn by cutting down a regular road bike handlebar and turn it arround (cheap and dirty!). But in the curve/bend the handlebar was narrower so the lever wouldn't fit: I had to cut them down some more! --> A simillar setup like this was created. AND I LOVED IT :)
Concerning the optics I don't like bars that rise up in the front. So I would mount a bullhorn with a drop down, so the horns won't get to high. But then I feel like "falling" in the bars and I don't like that very much. Advantage for me: makes the bars shorter, but you can still ride a longer stem.
I bought those new bars with the idea in mind to cut them down. Some might think or ask me about if i might slip over the bars ... never happend, as I have the heels of my hands at/behind the curves most of the time. I can recommand such a setup: I love the looks and the feeling of it. But still: it is a matter of taste.

Posted about 10 years ago

m_sobie says:

Personally, I find that riding with my palms at the bends of the bars is the most comfortable position for me, so I can see how you would like this setup. The brake levers near that bend seem very logical.

The only downside I could see would be the lack of bar needed to grip during a sprint or climb. Either way, I agree that this looks far cleaner than a full bullhorn with this style of lever.

Posted about 10 years ago

benus says:

"... the lack of bar needed to grip during a sprint or climb." There is enough for me. I can put my whole hand arround the "horns", so climbs are no problem. But I have no comparison at the moment. I added a pic so you can see the setup form the top.

Posted about 10 years ago

m_sobie says:

Thanks for the picture! It appears much more stubbier without a hand. I may just have to try this setup sometime. It seems to be a minimal, yet sufficient setup. Cheers!

Posted about 10 years ago

benus says:

:)

Posted about 10 years ago

benus says:

THX. Arrived today, but is waiting at the post office now.

Posted about 10 years ago

grangeyard says:

Na sowas :) Immerhin, Singlespeeds bekommen zu wenig Aufmerksamkeit, ich hoffe es ändert sich mit der Zeit. Custom is the way to go wenn man forks ends aber brake cable guides braucht. Hier im Heimatland dreht sich alles meistens um fixie. Ich kann das freewheel von White Industries rekommendieren: ein Traum (aber laut).

Posted about 10 years ago

benus says:

Danke für den Tipp. Hatte/Habe ein günstiges Freewheel von Miche ... da muss was anderes her, aber aktuell fahre ich fixed, aber ohne skidden :) - Aber ich mag einen "lauten" Freilauf. Da spart man sich die Klingel!

Custom is the way to go! Dann schau dir mal meinen anderen ORŁOWSKI an!

Posted about 10 years ago

grangeyard says:

Nicht schlecht! Das Heck ist der Hammer, habe mal ähnliches bei Colossi gesehen. Die Farbe ist auch super! Ist unnötiger Stress aus China zu bestellen, mit antidumpingfees und Zoll etc. Besser aus Polen, Orlowski oder Mielec.

Posted about 10 years ago

benus says:

Danke! Die Farbe ist "462 tunisbeige metallic". (eine Autofarbe von Mercedes aus den 60er/70er Jahren).
Handmade aus Polen und man kennt den Meister sogar persönlich! Aber ich "liebe" Stahl. Deshalb Orłowski!

Posted about 10 years ago