Originally Posted by SyntaxPC
A friend/co-worker of mine (
merztime here on the forums) also rides a Pista here in Philly (gray, 2003, with red bullhorns). I personally run ergo drops, just because I like an aggressive (deep) posture. merz claims that the bullhorns are very "utilitarian". I've never used bullhorns extensively, but I think the main reason people say they are better for traffic is because they give one a more upright posture that provides a better field of view. Also, the longer the bullhorns and the further out you grip them, the less sensitive the steering will be.
he speaks the truth.
I picked up a $10 pair of bullhorns fro chucksbikes.com to see if I liked them - and I do. Mine are 40cm, which is the skinniest they had. I find em comfortable, cool looking, and good for ruining your knees skidding =] My only issue with them is that they're sold as being "black" but mine are more of a dark blue anodized color.