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Old 02-26-16 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
The drops are supposed to be level.
Respectfully, I disagree. I think it makes sense for the handlebars to be rotated such that the rider can comfortably grip the drops without having to bend the wrist . . . kind of like a handshake. Sometimes this position relates to level drops; sometimes it doesn't.

OP: I'd recommend putting the bike on a trainer, and rotate the bars until the drops are comfortable to you. Once that is set, then adjust the levers/hoods so that they are likewise comfortable. Sometimes, due to handlebar shape and/or rider position, you have to compromise between an ideal drop position and an ideal hood position.
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