I'm starting to look at options for my upcoming conversion of the Marinoni to a sporty medium to long distance rider. I'm debating between rando and traditional bends, and cannot get my hands on any locally to get a feel for them (shops these days don't tend to carry "classic" type bars nor do they offer bicycles equipped with them).

There appears to be a handful different "classic" alloy drop bars being made today (i.e. non-ergo / non-channeled), and I'd like to hear impressions/rants/raves from folks who've spent some time with them - comfort, practicality, strength, etc.

Some of the bars I have seen lately are:
- Nitto B135 Rando
- Nitto B115 "classic"
- Nitto 177 "Noodle"
- VO "Chris's Bend" Rando
- VO Grand Cru "Course"
- NOS 70's / 80's **********

With the proliferation of classic renovations lately, I thought some of the folks here might have some thoughts.
Thanks!
-Michael