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Old 09-25-06, 12:57 PM
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handle bar choice

So what do you all think is the best type of handlebar?Flat bar,bull horn,drops?
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Old 09-25-06, 01:05 PM
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depends on your own preference
drop bars are good and versatile, but its totally up to you
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Old 09-25-06, 01:23 PM
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there was a thread about this less than a week ago. don't mention chopped flat bars and go with what feels comfortable.
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i like the bullhorns, but yes, its all preference
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ergo drops and hoods provide more comfortable positions then anything else.
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There have been about a billion threads on this, many having polls as well. Try something (hint: the search function)
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I just bought some Nitto TT pursuit bars. Wow, they're VERY light-weight. They were $34 or something like that at AEBike.com.
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I ride either this old set of drops for long rides and risers for city riding.
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