Originally Posted by
TedC
Hey Bikeforums, I have not been here in a while. I have recently tarted a new job, at an office which has bike storage, as well as a gym with showers and lockers - basically it was meant for commuting by bike to. So I made the practice run last weekend on my singlespeed commuter and decided I did not like the ride in the drops, or even on the hoods, i wanted a more upright ride - so I picked up some Wald upright bars. Next step is fenders, and rack. I am excited to make the commute.
I feel it looks a little silly with the short wheelbase of an 80s road bike (Fuji Ace which was found in the trash once) and the bars, but man, does it ride nice.
*edit* Also, saddle angle - blah blah, still making adjustments
I put some upright bars on an Old fuji I have, I use it for grocery runs and to the bar etc. It's amazingly fun to ride in the upright position on a sportier geometry bike! Responsive and quick, I find myself taking deep corners with it regularly.