Originally Posted by
16Victor
Jumping in late...
You, it would appear, and you're the only one who matters
And I love your bike. Nicely done.
I was helping my son fight through drop bar discomfort on his mid-90's Trek. We settled on bullhorn bars mounted near saddle height. His wrist and shoulder pain is gone and he's enjoying the local trail nearby. I have liked his setup so far albeit with limited experience, and while I won't change my current bikes to bullhorns, they're on the radar for a someday build. Instead of the cheapo chinese bars we bought for him, I'll cut the ends off a spare set on my box o' crap to lessen the reach, and fit some bar-end bullhorn brake levers, maybe with interrupters.
Just throwing it out there for consideration.
I'm afraid I'm too interested in period-correct components on my vintage bikes to consider bullhorns for much of anything that I ride! I'm glad you find out a solution for your son. To be uncomfortable on a bicycle is a great disappointment.
Also, I'm not converted yet... I've been spending more time out on the drop bars. It turns out that cheap Chinese leather saddle (which I knew was practically painted rather than dyed) is leaving nasty spots on my shorts while I ride, so I've actually been off that pleasant bike for a couple of weeks now! In any case, the debate still rages within me. I've been getting stronger all season and it's a joy to ride fast on the drops, but at the end of the day I'm still debating whether it's worth it. I also go out further and further because of the extra speed and ease, and my wife sometimes looks at me funny when I'm out so long... I guess I need to consider my priorities!
-Gregory