Thread: Drops vs risers
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Old 11-17-14, 09:53 AM
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For long rides over varied terrain, drops rule - you get lots of hand positions that help in using different muscle groups, which is a real plus. I'm a believer in pre-1975 set up here - top of the bars around the same height as the saddle, maybe a shallow or medium drop bar, and since I use brakes fore and aft, road levers for the forward position.
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