I put those on my Trek 830 and I think they are great! I was thinking of putting bar tape on them also. they are a little slippery without. if you have flat bars already, you can easily transfer the shifters and hand grips to these bars.
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"Think of bicycles as rideable art that can just about save the world". ~Grant Petersen
Cyclists fare best when they recognize that there are times when acting vehicularly is not the best practice, and are flexible enough to do what is necessary as the situation warrants.--Me