Originally Posted by
canyoneagle
Most shops seem to like that setup, and it does look like it would be comfy.
The first thing I did when I got my Norco home was re-adjust the handlebars - I just didn't like the look (or feel) of the sky-high hoods. I don't have STI's so it might be something that actually have a functional benefit with the STI's. With my regular brake levers, not so much. When I climb I stand and grasp the brake hoods, and they felt all wrong until I re-rotated the handlebars.
The ergonomics on modern hardware seems to be set up to have the hoods pointing upward. I think it feels great. Also, for climbing you might want your hands in the drops... easier to get a death grip on your drop bar than hoods.
