Originally Posted by
Jarrett2
I'm the usual 60/40 weight split on my road bikes. I have a torque wrench that I tighten everything down with.
A buddy just found a set for $40 on CL. I thought if I ran across some like that I might make the switch if they are safe.
That 60/40 is at the wheels. Most of the weight transfer to the front is from the frame not the bars. If you are riding on the hoods you should be able to almost let go and not change body positions. When in the drops it should be only slightly more pressure. If you are doing long rides with more pressure than that on your shoulders and arms I can't imagine you being very comfortable no matter what type of bars you are running. The only time the bars are going to break is if you fall over, crash, or incorrectly tighten them.