Old 10-25-12 | 06:46 AM
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cny-bikeman
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From: Syracuse, NY

Bikes: 2008 Novara Randonee - love it. Previous bikes:Motobecane Mirage, 1972 Moto Grand Jubilee (my fave), Jackson Rake 16, 1983 C'dale ST500.

Yes, you need to focus on what works for you rather than any general rule. Drop from seat to bars, amount of reach to bars (how much your elbows are bent) and time spent on top vs. drop all affect the bar and lever position that will work best for you.

I agree you might want to try the levers up a bit further, but beyond that I have no suggestions, as those bars would not work for me. Although I have a long history of literal attachment to 3t bars and stems (going back to 3ttt) the lower portion of that bar is too open (pointed down) for my taste. My pref is for a different take on the aero bar - Ritchey Pro Biomax.
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