Originally Posted by mycoatl
Anyone using midge bars to commute? I'm considering Midges, Northroads, or Noodles and would appreciate any feedback/comparisons.
In particular, with the midges, I'm concerned about whether the tops are a usable, comfortable position, or whether the drops are really the place you spend your time. Also, set up suggestions are appreciated (I've heard get 'em up high, but did you change stem length?).
About me: commuter, occasional tourer, currently using old Sakae modolo drops that are too narrow and too low. Only comfortable position on them is the hoods. I also have wrist problems (but not carpal tunel), so taking some weight off my hands is important and keeping them at a relatively neutral position is good.
Thanks much.
I don't have any experience with the midge bars but from what I've read it is designed so that you could spend more time on the drops which is not that comfortable in the first place. On the other hand I just recently installed a 46cm Nitto Noodles bar on my commuter with Cane Creek brake levers and I'm loving it. I specially like the way the top bars of the Noodles are angle slightly to make gripping them more comfortable compared to straight standard drop bars. I really notice the difference when I transition to my road bike with standard drops which makes me want to change them to Noodles too.