Originally Posted by Happy Feet

I own b.

a. looks nice but doesn't practically offer better hand positions. The upswept bar end section is awkward - few people ride with wrists bent like that and the raised forward flatbar section negates the areo effect acheived by the same position on the b. bars.

Originally Posted by boomhauer

I use (used) B. It is great for supporting your upper body by spreading your palm across the opening. Only my finger tips were touching the bar. If this is what you desire, I see "A" as having a more difficult time with this position.

Originally Posted by fietsbob

B ) is much more common , it's the one most imported from Asian companies,
and sells for less than $30.