Cyclocross - Handlebars?

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greybeard87
09-26-05, 08:10 PM
Anybody running Dirt Drops or Moustache bars? Whats the verdict, are drops a must?

tozovr
09-26-05, 09:19 PM
I was looking at Dirt Drops and Midge bars...but the amount of FLARE (http://www.act1and2.com/new%20act%20site/midnightpictures/officespaceflair.jpg) was just too much and they felt weird (well only tried the dirt drops)


I went with the Salsa Bell Laps and have been stoked.
http://www.endlessearthphoto.com/BELLLAP/images/IMG_4065.jpg
Alexi
09-27-05, 01:00 AM
I run moustache bars and LOVE them, they are on 3 of mybikes and soon to e on 2 of my girlfriends

masshoff
09-27-05, 10:54 AM
what's the advantage of running either one of these styles of bars over standard drops?
tozovr
09-27-05, 07:35 PM
The flare is super comfy when on the drops compared to the standard deal...also provides a bit more leverage....I am biased though....I'm coming from standard drops that were a bit too narrow, I'm just happy to breathe!
greybeard87
09-27-05, 08:18 PM
I run moustache bars and LOVE them, they are on 3 of mybikes and soon to e on 2 of my girlfriends
I am running Moustache on my fixed gear road and love them for that purpose, nice leverage when climbing.
Are you running them for cross? If so what brake lever, shifters do you use?
Thanks.................
Alexi
09-28-05, 01:00 AM
I'm running them on my fixed cross bike, and my touring bike. fixed is just a pair of cranecreeks one made into a dummy lever, on the tourning bike the same levers with barcon shifters