I am upgrading the parts on a used Merckx Corsa ... I have a new Campy seatpost and a Regal saddle installed and my next changes are going to be to the stem and handlebars. I don't ride in the drops alot ... so I would like to have comfortable handlebars. For bars I am thinking of the Nitto 177 "Noodle" bar that has a drop of 140 and reach of 90, although the model 135 Randonneur also looks like a possibility with a drop of 120 and a reach of 105. I don't know the difference these numbers make in comfort for more upright riding positions.

For a stem to match the bars, seems as if the Nitto Technomic or maybe a Pearl is a good choice ... are there others that are high quality in finish and function that I should also look at?

Thanks