Originally Posted by darkhorse85
well hey, look at all of the old road bikes pre 1990 and youll see that the bars are really narrow. after riding my old raleigh and getting used to those bars, i dont like my 44cm ergo bars that came on my new jamis.
to me, narrower bars are better. i like the handling, and the smaller profile.
OK you may be on to something, no doubt that the "old" traditions of narrow bars(like short cranks) had their virtues.After some getting used to,I felt going from 38 to 40(c-c) felt good.I have a bike with mustache bars just added,as well,the wider hand possition opens-up my chest .Myself,I'm gunnin' for 46's this bike.Interesting to hear your take on it.I'll be the first to post either way on my new drops,the mustache bars don't count,just an experiment.