Originally Posted by
Fentuz
you mean:
when you fold it, doesn't the go around the top tube? if so with modern short reach bar, I cannot how it takes more space than a flat bar. the overall reach between flat and drop should not be too dis-similar.
alternative can be the
Surly gravel dop conversion bar
Kinda hard to explain in words..
Riding Tales explains and illustrates it well with a photo.
Change Bike: Custom Drop Bar Upgrades — Riding Tales
"- Although it might be possible for 40mm of spacers to work, the issue lies with the angle of your handlebars. If you have either too many spacers or too much upward angle, then the hoods of the handlebars will hit the rim of the rear wheel when you try to fold it.
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This really isn't a strict requirement by any means, but it is helpful. The goal is to be able to easily slot the hoods of the handlebars through the spokes of the rear wheel so that the bike can be folded compactly.
- We found Campagnolo and Fulcrum wheels to be the easiest to use in this regard. The widely spaced spoke pattern gives enough room to easily tuck the hoods through.
- Wheels with dense spokes won't work. If there are too many spokes, there is no room for the hoods to tuck in. The bike can still be folded, but it would be a much wider fold where the handlebars can't turn in completely.
