For me, my Mazama allows my arms/wrists to come in at a much more comfortable angle on the hoods. Best handlebars I've ever tried, I'd buy a case to equip all my bikes if I could find one.
Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
Unfortunately, gravel bars like the Mazama's, are tilted incorrectly. The drops are supposed to be about level with the ground, but they are often sold and used with the drops pointing down to the crankset and ground. The reason the drops are supposed to be level is that is the primary spot for your hands, which is also why a lot of bikes have tall stack heights- to allow the bars to be higher since the drops are the main hand location.
Agree with [MENTION=425264]tyrion[/MENTION], I vastly prefer my drops pointing at my rear axle. I spend little time in the drops, and when I do the angle is hardly bothersome.