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Old 10-02-16 | 02:17 AM
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Bikes: Cannondale Topstone gravel bike Dahon MU folder w/2x8 speed internal drive train

Originally Posted by BikeArkansas
I will try to post a photo later, but I normally ride my Fuji Transonic with a 4 1/4" drop from the saddle to the top of the bar.
I looked and the pics of the Transonic. It has what I think are called compact handlebars with very little runout in the drop position. A cheap fix is to add a set of bar extenders. I put them on my bike and they made a world of difference in hand comfort.

As was mentioned above clipon aerobars add both comfort and speed with no extra effort. Maybe not such a good idea in the middle of a paceline but great when it’s your turn to take a pull out front. I don’t think they are allowed in UCI sanctioned events, but they only take a minute to take off.

>Of course if you have carbon bars, ignore my advice.

Last edited by Western Flyer; 10-02-16 at 01:12 PM. Reason: carbon concerns
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