tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post1054339061311882541..comments2024-03-28T08:40:23.164-05:00Comments on Guitar Ted Productions: Salsa Cycles Cowbell II Handle Bar: First ImpressionsGuitar Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-56605820778277616582013-12-17T11:11:06.537-05:002013-12-17T11:11:06.537-05:00@Rick Fee: I am still riding these bars and I stil...@Rick Fee: I am still riding these bars and I still like them a lot. When I get my next BMC, (soon), it will get these same bars again. Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-64184089893691538162013-12-17T10:55:39.008-05:002013-12-17T10:55:39.008-05:00I see this review was conducted some time ago. An...I see this review was conducted some time ago. Any long term observations or assessments? Do you still ride these bars?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07148892547471843985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-47661137030729480882012-09-13T06:37:00.104-05:002012-09-13T06:37:00.104-05:00@thesnowleopard: That is Bontrager Gel tape. It...@thesnowleopard: That is Bontrager Gel tape. It's a standard Bontrager color that any Trek dealer should be able to order, if they do not already stock it. Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-40726415999828018922012-09-13T04:19:25.951-05:002012-09-13T04:19:25.951-05:00Hey, can I ask what kind of bar tape that is you&#...Hey, can I ask what kind of bar tape that is you're using? I've been looking for just that color.Chris Buchmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09260073771363022463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-2109120807175422592012-02-07T11:26:35.507-05:002012-02-07T11:26:35.507-05:00@Mike V: Well, the Cowbell is shorter reach than m...@Mike V: Well, the Cowbell is shorter reach than many road bars, but the Woodchipper is unique in that it is an off road design. If you keep the levers up a bit on the Woodchippers it will help with the angling down. Of course, your set up will be driven by a want to be on the hoods most often, so getting the lever from the drop to your index finger tip is not an issue here. For your set up, I would experiment with lever positions before wrapping the bars to see just where you want them first.Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-47217514749688923072012-02-07T11:17:07.710-05:002012-02-07T11:17:07.710-05:00Oh, from reading the descriptions and measurements...Oh, from reading the descriptions and measurements I figured that the defining characteristic of the Cowbell was it's short reach. I definitely don't want to go longer than the Woodchippers. They seem to put the hoods further away the way they angle down. <br /><br />Good to know, thanks.Mike Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105703047158463364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-44164047737718251462012-02-07T11:06:20.739-05:002012-02-07T11:06:20.739-05:00@Mike V: I think the reach to the hoods feels long...@Mike V: I think the reach to the hoods feels longer on the Cowbell. (I don't have a measurement to compare with for you here though)<br /><br />It seems the longer stem would work better with a Woodchipper, since it has a shorter reach anyway.Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-38982816870431553662012-02-07T10:43:57.540-05:002012-02-07T10:43:57.540-05:00How would you describe the difference in feel betw...How would you describe the difference in feel between these and the Woodchippers? I am putting drops on a Surly Troll to make a touring bike. The Troll's geometry isn't ideal for drop bars obviously but I have Woodchippers on it now and it's not too bad but but I will need a pretty short and upright stem angle. I believe I would mostly be on the hoods while touring and I'm wondering if the difference in reach when on the hoods is noticable/significant. Ultimately I'd like to go with as long of a stem as I can get away with to make the steering more stable.Mike Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105703047158463364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-82589875724816507542011-07-09T16:38:45.068-05:002011-07-09T16:38:45.068-05:00Just an update, I have 50 miles on my Cowbell 3 ba...Just an update, I have 50 miles on my Cowbell 3 bars now and I am absolutely amazed by them. Great design by Salsa yet again. Most comfortable my bike has ever been, and I didn't have any of the hand numbness issues I've had in the past. The quality of the Cowbell 3's is already very impressive, I'd like to see how the finish on the 2's compare.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00131857907441802801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-80087042580352292752011-07-04T20:33:30.464-05:002011-07-04T20:33:30.464-05:00I gave in and ordered the Cowbell 3's for my C...I gave in and ordered the Cowbell 3's for my Cross Check, along with a matching stem. I didn't care for the Bell Laps, and I currently have Woodchippers. I loved the tops/hoods of the Bell Laps, but didn't like the drops. I like the drops of the Woodchippers, but hate the hoods (my favorite riding position). Hopefully the Cowbells will be the best of both worlds. Thanks for your review GT!Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00131857907441802801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-19398259135897100262011-06-29T17:56:52.084-05:002011-06-29T17:56:52.084-05:00@MMcG: Those tires are Bontrager XR-1's. They ...@MMcG: Those tires are Bontrager XR-1's. They are about 47mm wide on the Velocity A-23's I have them mounted on.Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-74737202714742472152011-06-29T16:03:07.724-05:002011-06-29T16:03:07.724-05:00Those bars and that frame look like a match made i...Those bars and that frame look like a match made in heaven. How bit are the tires on that Black Mountain CX frame-set?<br /><br />Awesome configuration right there!!!MMcGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802335947993128088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-59092377324607322602011-06-29T11:47:11.787-05:002011-06-29T11:47:11.787-05:00After reading your initial review and because I...After reading your initial review and because I'm just not as satisfied with the woodchipper bar I managed to take a spin on the new Vaya which have the cowbell 2/3 bar stock now and felt that the bar appears to be what I am looking for. Thanks again for keeping us informed about new products.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15242201252321808821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-78080316897936287572011-06-28T08:56:15.816-05:002011-06-28T08:56:15.816-05:00I'm holding my new set of Cowbell 2 bars in my...I'm holding my new set of Cowbell 2 bars in my hands, and they feel very nice. I'll hold off on making any proclamations until I ride them, but based on how they feel in my hands, how they look on your bike, and what you're saying, I suspect I'll be a fan.<br /><br />Salsa's Bell Lap 'cross bar was one of the best handlebars for its intended purpose, and these refinements make sense. They'll allow us to ride in the drops on our cross bikes more comfortably, with less of a change from the position on the hoods, giving us more control, speed and a smoother ride on rough courses. These are all good things.<br /><br />Nice work Salsa.MGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377768960221628840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-24221763378676877592011-06-24T11:50:07.124-05:002011-06-24T11:50:07.124-05:00Just got a salsa casserrol yesterday....like the b...Just got a salsa casserrol yesterday....like the bike but HATE the roady bars.....bars are so skinny and I hate the drops....constricted is a good word to describe the sensation for sure. Luckily I have some woodchippers I can toss on.Doug Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04988932473943827126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-48724987350257642782011-06-24T05:52:46.932-05:002011-06-24T05:52:46.932-05:00@1234567890: Salsa has always done two levels on t...@1234567890: Salsa has always done two levels on their components, (especially stems and bars), which were denoted as "Pro Moto" and "Moto Ace". Usually Moto Ace stuff was cheaper, heavier, and didn't look as nice in terms of graphics and finish. Functionally, it usually was the same as the lighter, better looking Pro Moto stuff, which cost more, was lighter, and generally made from a different alloy, or material all together. <br /><br />The Cowbell models follow this to a degree with the distinction being made with a "2" or a "3" behind the model name.<br /><br />The Cowbell 2 is a 7075 T75 alloy, while the Cowbell 3 is a 6061 T6 alloy. Some weight difference is there, I am sure, and some roadies will actually prefer one over the other in terms of the alloy used. <br /><br />Hope that helps (and is on target!)Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-42469623548931783232011-06-24T01:14:43.647-05:002011-06-24T01:14:43.647-05:00Hey G-Ted,
These look like nice bars. Glad to se...Hey G-Ted, <br /><br />These look like nice bars. Glad to see they make a 46cm as well. Thinking about grabbing a set for my crosscheck. <br /><br />What's the deal with the two versions of different aluminum alloys? Is one cheaper, better, lighter...?1234567890https://www.blogger.com/profile/07066624997554342571noreply@blogger.com