Touring, Handlebars, and Compatibility!!!
Hey all,
In preparation for a tour from Denver to Philadelphia this April, I'm looking to upgrade my handlebars. I ride a hybrid, and my current handlebars are the flat, mountain variety. I already ordered all the parts for a drop handlebar setup(including new cables and STIs) but recently discovered that STIs don't always synch with front hybrid derailleurs. So my first question is: does anybody know anything else about this incompatibility issue? And my second question is: what's the word on Euro or Trek bars? They look tempting (lots of space to mount all my gizmos) but I'm worried about the comfort factor. Last year I did a tour from Portland, Oregon to Walden, Colorado, with just bar ends and the mustache bar, and at times it was a little painful. Which is better--Treks or drops?
Your suggestions are more than welcome!!!