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Old 08-17-10 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by EdmontonIrish
Does the change in position from having drop bars make a big difference? Right now I have the stock mountain bike handlebars, so it's an upright seating position.
It depends how fast you are riding and if you're actually riding in the drops with a good aerodynamic position. Unless you are routinely above 20 mph, my guess is that it wouldn't make a significant difference. Drop bars are nice for having different hand positions, however, but if you change them to drops then you'll probably have to change the brake handles and shifters as well. Nothing's ever easy, is it?!
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