Originally Posted by
ColonelSanders
Is there any flex on the bar when you have your hands on the section that the twist grip gear selectors are on?
I've never had any issues,even with full panniers on the rack and going down hill.
Originally Posted by
Ridenotrun
So is it as simple and cheap as getting the handlebars and grip tape then just moving the existing levers and shifters? Using the stuff already on my bike?
Pretty much. Depending on where your controls finally end up may mean replacing the cables/housing with longer ones,but you can use your stock stem and controls.
Originally Posted by
Grey.
What makes them terrific? Is it being able to change hand positions on long rides or is there a particular hand position that you can only get with these bars?
Many hand positions,plus different reach/height,without the cost of a drop bar conversion.
Originally Posted by
Grey.
It seems like it would be difficult to reach the brakes quickly if you're riding in the upper curve of the handlebars, no?
Don't ride there in heavy traffic! Seriously,my first drop bar bike had cross levers,but I've really never needed them because I spent most of my time on the hoods. On my trekking bar,I spend most of my time on the bottoms;if I'm on the tops,it's because I'm resting. In traffic,I keep my hands by the brakes.