Originally Posted by
MarcusT
Thanks for the recommendations.
I road raced for years and lived with drop downs, but with the back a little sorer and the belly a little bigger, I need something more upright. I've been using butterfly bars and am satisfied. One day, I hope to try the Jones Loop bars
Sure. I still think those bikes are the best bang for buck in the touring domain.
Have you tried compact drop bars. They are shallower and with less reach.