1) Taller stem: Get a new stem that brings the drop downs to the height of the seat. Probably the cheapest of the options. The idea would just bring up everything, making the flat bar spot more upright and everything else less aggressive.
Nitto Of Japan Makes a stem like that The Technomic and Tallux
2) Mustache Handlebar: What got me into this conflict. Taller & shorter stem and mustache handlebars. No new brake would be needed. Although what I have been reading online this may not make me anymore upright than drop bars. I like the idea of getting away from the drop bar style as well (from a purely vanity stand point).
still may want a tall stem . Bars up near saddle height
3) Inverted Albatross/North Road/Swept back bars: This is where I have been leaning. Taller stem and the bars. Will this setup lift me up at all? I know it would bring me closer (un-stretch me). Can you use the bends like mustache bar (as in does it feel alright to do)? It would look cool and provide more leverage as my current drops are really narrow.
the radius of that forward bend is quite a Bit tighter than the Albatross. use them as designed curved Upwards from the stem, Not Down
In 4th option : figure 8 bend Trekking Bars , also probably need a taller stem, I have mine slightly above My saddle height
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