Originally Posted by
Barrettscv
I like the design of trekking handlebars, but have never used them. I like having multiple hand locations and want something wider than drop bars for touring and gravel-trail use.
I'm a little concerned about the brake lever position on the trekking bar. I might keep my hands as wide as possible while decending, but that means that my fingers won't be on the brake lever, if the levers are near the bar-ends.
Yeah, I decided Trekking bars weren't for me after trying them for a bit. Sure they have lots of hand positions but only one that's near the controls. This is my favorite MTB controls setup for touring. I like riding on the barends for long rides so much I decided to put controls on them, then reserve using the flat bar for a change of pace, while resting or long slow uphill grinds, etc. Early experimentation phase pic before getting longer grips for the barends and bartape for the flat bar.
Controls on the barends by
Lester Of Puppets, on Flickr