drop bars vs. risers
02-15-07, 08:43 PM
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02-15-07, 08:48 PM
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well, risers make you real cool. you are all ergonomical and not a dumbass for riding drops. you can do barspins, wheelies, mega skids. you will probably win every alley cat you enter. Not to mention you are eligable for the nobel price for kickin ass.
02-15-07, 08:52 PM
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If you can't look at them and see the difference, I am not sure what I can add that will be helpful. Buy one of each cheap as you can and see what you like.
02-15-07, 08:59 PM
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Why not ride both. I think we've surpassed the quota on bar comparison threads. Buy drops and buy risers. Don't see what one is better, but see the pros and cons and swithc up accordingly.
02-15-07, 09:10 PM
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you could also keep an eye on the trade thread
or just go to a co-op near you and pick up both. having spare bike parts lying around isn't necessarily a bad thing...
or just go to a co-op near you and pick up both. having spare bike parts lying around isn't necessarily a bad thing...
02-16-07, 09:31 AM
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track bars cost 25$ up, risers are like 25$ and lower. and they are just better. trust me.
02-17-07, 05:36 PM
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If the frame is a bit too small for you, you might want to go with risers. Your rides are typically: Buzzing around town, or 20 miles into a strong headwind? For me nothing is finer (well, almost nothing) than being in the drops on a bike that fits and covering some ground.
02-17-07, 08:31 PM
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What position do you like to ride in now? How old are you? Do you have any back bain? Neck pain? Do it for you, not the look!
