thanks sniks... yeah, bullhorns (or regular road bars, gasp!) are much better for climbing. i think the wider bars i have might be somewhat more comfy than the narrower ones, but it probably doesn't make that much of a difference.
i don't even know why i'm posting about this. i know i'm just going to go out and cut them anyway. i'm always changing **** up on my bike, even when it's fine or perfect as is. and i always obsess about it before and after. i swear sometimes i'm like my wife when she can't decide what outfit to put on.