Originally Posted by
Salamandrine
Race bikes: drops almost parallel to the ground. Maybe 2 or 3 degrees tilt.
I really thought I read that Schwinn wanted it's bar ends to point to the rear hub.
I don't doubt your guideline, but there were a lot of different style drops thru the 70s and 80s and what. You posted wouldn't apply. Full C bend are great for me since both the ramps and drops are level. That's just one of the designs.