howdy
I'm betting there's about 1000 posts about switching from flat-mtb handle bars to something more-better for touring. If some one can point me to a concise one I'd appreciate it.

I think I'd like to switch from flat bars (risers, actually), to Nitto Albastache bars.

Any opinions on the Albastache vs. Randonneur bars? (Besides the cost....) I had Randonneur bars on a too small touring Cannondale, but I sold the whole rig a while ago. Now my touring bike is a free-bie RockHopper from the 80s. I'd like to make it multi-day comfortable. Planning to raise the bars a bit more and get a reach that's further back.

Any issues with road brake levers and cantilever brakes?

All the fine advice from the boards is appreciated.

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