Originally Posted by
luker
geez. Someone define classic for me, plz. Cinelli made mods 63, 64, 65, and 66. All of these (except maybe the 65) were, ahem, "classic" bend, but the 63 qualifies today as a compact and the 66 is deeper than most "deep drop" bars on the market today.
a classic bend (3t rotundo)
vs an ergo bend (FSA K-Force Ergo)
the classic bend is basically two straight sections joined by a round section. the two flat sections form a rather acute angle. this is the set up you'll find on many old road bikes