Originally Posted by
Happy Feet
I think the responses highlight the problem of asking what is the "best" bar. People use all varieties to tour successfully so it really comes down to subjective opinion.
Yep. I sometimes wish these forums had an equal split between men and women. Then at least half the posts would be about why something is preferred instead of the poster arguing that it's preferable. There are SO many different styles of bars, and there are people who like each of them. Depends on how you ride, what you're riding, what your body is like, etc., etc. I like the Jones H on my Surly Troll. Multiple and varied hand positions, room for the few things I anchor to my bars. It works. For me.