Originally Posted by delbiker1

I’ve been using slightly inward tilting on traditionally shaped drop bars for a long time, both standard and compact. I now have 2 bikes with Ritchey Beacon flared drop bars. They have very shallow drop, 88mm, and short reach, flare is 36 degrees. The inward angle is pretty extreme and I have found it to be highly comfortable, easy on the wrist and hands, and has almost eliminated my problem with badly arthritic thumbs. With the, there is more surface area and room for the hands. IMO, the levers are also easier to access.