Originally Posted by SteelCommuter
One thing to consider is that with moustache bars, you will need a different stem then with drops. It needs a shorter stem, especially if you have any back issues and don't want to stretch. That could be a problem. I have a pair of M-bars and I haven't really used them because I don't have extra stems lying around.
North Roads are cool, too. I think someone mentioned the Jones bar, but several people have complained about them on multi-day tour trips, notably one of the competitors in the Great Divide off road race last year.
You know, I just love the growing variety of bars out there!
Well, after being out in the bike shops today, I have almost settled on the North Roads. They are half the price of mustache bars and will accept the bar-end shifters. Besides, since finding so comfortable a position as on my old Trek, I'm hesitant to switch to an unknown at this point. We have a Bike Swap coming up in Feb around here. I'll see if I can trade my Cane Creek levers for some decent MB type. I have an adjustable stem around here somewhere...
Thanks to all for the great input. I just needed some reinforcement on something I already was pretty sure of.