JeffS
12-29-06, 11:55 AM
I have a 2006 60cm JTS that I'm pretty happy with.
I ride in the drops 95% of the time, and the only problem I've experienced is the bend in the bars is not long enough. It squeezes my hands and leaves them aching. I would love to find a different bar that
- won't change the geometry of the bike much
- won't force me to re-buy any components (like brake levers).
I don't know the specs of the stock bar, so I'm not sure what to shop for. I'll try to get to some local shops, but I don't expect them to have much in stock.
Worst case, I am willing to buy different levers and/or stem if I need to go to a non-oversize bar.
In short, I suppose I'm just looking for a good bar for someone who rides in the drops, on the angles (sorry, I don't know the term), and has larger hands.
I ride in the drops 95% of the time, and the only problem I've experienced is the bend in the bars is not long enough. It squeezes my hands and leaves them aching. I would love to find a different bar that
- won't change the geometry of the bike much
- won't force me to re-buy any components (like brake levers).
I don't know the specs of the stock bar, so I'm not sure what to shop for. I'll try to get to some local shops, but I don't expect them to have much in stock.
Worst case, I am willing to buy different levers and/or stem if I need to go to a non-oversize bar.
In short, I suppose I'm just looking for a good bar for someone who rides in the drops, on the angles (sorry, I don't know the term), and has larger hands.