BIG fan of 65s!! The only vintage drop bar that allowed a classic profile (when viewed from the side) and a comfortable and ergonomic hand/palm/wrist position when one's hands were on the hoods. The butt/back of the palm (just ahead of one's wrist) always gets kicked up and out by traditional drop bars (say, Cinelli 64s), which is uncomfortable and lengthens ones reach when in the saddle. 65s actually allow one to have a hand/wrist position identical to one on modern STI/Ergo levers (when employing compact/modern drop bar profiles) as the handle bar "gets out of the way" of one's palms. Really comfortable, I found. Mounting the brake levers high enough induces some flare, but it's got its own cool look + huge comfort going for it, so I was happy.

And no, I'm not crying over beautiful bikes I've owned and built over the years.... (too small--though not at the time!)






Ok, the Davidson was tall enough. I don't need to revisit The Potential Sea Of Regret on this...