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I'm riding a Fuji Touring with drops. I'm thinking about switching to trekking bars and wonder what kinds of setups people are using. I have bar-end shifters so I'm wondering if its best to keep them on the bar ends or are there options for relocating. Also, I've used flat pads on an old mountain bike and I've seen a photo of someone who used these on their trekking bars, close to the bar ends. My main concern is nerve pressure as I'm a heavy rider and this has always been an issue for me. I've got my drops in a position right now that has helped but anything over 40 miles, numbness becomes a real issue.

Thanks