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George
10-15-08, 08:56 AM
I have the trekking bars on my bike now, but I'm kicking the idea around to switch to Midge bars. I can get a little farther down, when I'm riding into the wind. I wonder if my trigger shifters and brakes would work on bars like that?

BluesDawg
10-15-08, 09:25 AM
No. Midge bars are designed for road components. They are also designed for offroad riding in the drop position, requiring a tall stem to put the curve of the drops up where a flat or riser bar would place your hands.

I use the similar Origin 8 Gary bar on my dual purpose rigid MTB conversion, Kemo Sabe. They work OK for short road rides and they work well on trails and dirt roads. I wouldn't want them on a road bike.
roadfix
10-15-08, 10:42 AM
I'm finding myself using the LHT on fireroads more often so I ordered Midge bars to see what they're all about. I've seen Midge bar set ups on LHTs and CX bikes and most say they're comfortable on the road as well.
I found 1 US retailer who had them in stock. I didn't realize these particular bars are not as available as they used to be when I started shopping around for one last week.