Originally Posted by
Dave Cutter
I prefer a less aggressive handlebar position myself. My bars are kept or adjusted to barely below my saddle. And the top of my bars are level to the hoods. I find the compact (less deep) bars to be the most comfortable.
Whereas the older deeper bars seem to be too aggressive for me.
Especially older, deeper
TRACK bars.
But yes, the size and form factor definitely favor a compact bar with integrated shifters.
Originally Posted by
indyfabz
Are they not compatible?
Uh no, not at all. 9000/6800/5800 Front shifters only work correctly with the latest generation of front derailleurs.
Originally Posted by
DarKris
Maybe I'm over thinking things, but this issue has made is harder for me to comfortably use the drop position as a means of granting better control over my bike.
Make sure you have your shifters in the right place first. Your handlebars should be relatively flat across the top. You should be able to ride the hoods with your wrists straight. That usually means the lever is going to point upward at maybe 20 degrees or so.
After that it's just a matter of putting a lot of ape knuckles behind the push when moving the lever from the drops.