Originally Posted by
mikhalit
I somehow think that the modern prevalence of straight bars in Germany is the result of marketing efforts. On the old bikes which were actually made in Europe you see plenty of various bend, albatross and drop bars. Ask hipsters!
That cannot be... only Americans are dumb enough to fall victim to a marketing scheme like that. Cha cha. The hipsters will do what they are told.
3 of my bikes have drops and one is straight. I have found that I like shallow, ergo drops the best. I have not ever used mustache bars or other bends, so I can't comment. I would like to set up something to cruise on with a little bit of backwards sweep.