Originally Posted by
mconlonx
Rode this for a while and liked the position a lot:
This same bike started life as a flat bar 1x9 urban bike. Got switched out to a 2x10 drop bar bike. Ended up like this. Before becoming a 3x10 flat bar mtn bike and being sold off.
I built a custom commuter with Nitto Noodle drop bars, bar end shifters. Tried switching to flat bars, flat bar road shifters just to check it out, but the top tube was way too short to make the reach work, even with a much longer stem. Back to compact drop bar and integrated brake/shifters, which are working out very well for me.
flat bars need to have a lot of angle to them in order for them to be comfortable to me. Much prefer something like a mustache bar. I bet I would love the Jones bars...
I remember you posting pic of this bike. It looks cool but, the bars are too low for me. The hand position however is pretty close to what I am thinking about.
This weekend, on our way to the farmers market, we rode briefly with a young couple on a two week fully loaded tour. The guy had what I think was a fubar on his bike. Made me think that position is probably comfortable for extended periods of time.
I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the Sparrow in 520mm. Waiting (im)patiently for delivery.
OP, glad you had some options and if your situation changes, I'm sure you will be able to find something else that works for you. Just be careful posting about it...
