So Norman F has those on his Bike (the 'if i were you' says you Did, Right?. )


Trekking bars go 1 more Bend around in Back over Mustache* Bends . Albastache is the new Mustache replacement
they are curved in such a way the shallow drop is a comfortable but lower Position holding onto the front.

Nitto Albatross** is along the style of the North Roads and is a Sit Up posture with the bar in a rise Up from the stem Mount..
got one of each */**, in bins Here .. tried and changed.

Many US touring riders posting here and spotted on the Coast Tours, seem to Go for Drop Bars .

Europe's , Trekking and straight + bar end setups like Ergon's are starting to catch on Here.

this is My NL assembled Trekking Bike http://www.cyclofiend.com/working/2008/wb092-robertclark1008.html
one could fit road Levers to the front of these like Mustache Types, if you wanted (ITM Made the Bars )