Originally Posted by
nightfly
Anyone running flat top bullhorns and are they comfortable? I know the idea is being able to mount base bars but was wondering if they function sort of like Ergon grips by distributing pressure over larger area if you are grabbing the horns with your palms resting on the flats right in the corner. Can you actually ride the flat area near the stem or is it awkward?
I'm running T2 Profile Design bullhorns, maybe Im just used to them but I'd never go back to round bars. Yes, these are much more comfortable for that exact reason you mention. Last week went on a 53 miler ride w/o any hand/palm issues.
Riding with hands near stem makes your back muscles to pick up the slack (makes u stronger in the long run) since you cannot put as much weight pressure as when in "hoods" position, in this sense is no different than any other bar. I think mine was about $35
If I had more faith in chinese carbon, I'd go for these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HYLIX-Full-c...item3f1e09076c