Originally Posted by
ColinL
some compact bars work better than others if you like to have your palm in full contact with the 'hooks' while seated in the drops. fsa omega and sl-k both can do it.
3t ergonova can't. it makes a really tight bend, and that narrow included angle is inadequate for a hand to fit... especially a large hand. I own all three of these bars and I have big hands.
that said, I can get a good position in the drops on traditional bend bars. what I don't like on those is the ramp down then abrupt transition up to the hoods.
Funny you should mention the ergonovas because that is the specific bar I was referring to in my above post. Definitely not enough room for a decent sized paw. The flat top of the bar actually caused me numbness as well, which is ironic because it's supposed to be more comfortable. I'm using 3T Rotundo now and I haven't experienced any numbness in hundreds of miles. Handlebars make a huge difference in comfort so it's best for every individual to use what suits them best.