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Sigurdd50
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I went with the Nitto Randonneur Bars
BOught them from alfred E Bike, and they were here in 2 days. Nice

Put them on yesterday, and tho I didn't get a long ride in, I"ll say they are sweet.
The difference in the depth of the drop is significant (shallower). right away I noted that reaching down to my bar-end to shift was BETTER... like, I hardly had to reach at all. Riding in the drops was comfy... the other bars (MODOLO?) were so deep that I was WAY to far down and forward. The bars are slightly wider and th eflares are a nice touch. the brake levers (nothing fancy Tektro) blend nicely on the bend so I have somewhat of a flat platform for my hands there.

Generally, they feel old school, and for a guy who was raised on bikes in the 70's, it feels familiar
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