I prefer bullhorns for climbing . I never really felt that comfortable on the tops of drops when really getting into a good climb . I use the cheep Nashbar ones . Although they are slightly bent form a crash and sometimes feel a little noodlely on the really really steep stuff . They have not given me any problems or creaking . I will probably end up getting the steel nitto bullhorns one of these days anyway just to add a little stiffness.