Originally Posted by
phulin
In a related issue, a friend of mine is claiming that upright handlebars make it much easier to be aware of traffic. Do people find this to be true?
I find it easier to look behind me with a 20° back angle on the hoods or in the drops, pretty much just dip my head a bit and look under my armpit.
Forward and L/R vision perhaps a little better on a bike with 45° back angle and flat bars I reckon.
I'd rather ride the roadie in traffic 9 times outta 10.