Hi All,

I've been contemplating changing to a traditional type drop bar and was intrigued by some of the pics in this recent thread:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=371736

I had tried traditional drop bars before but being primarily a hoods type of rider I could never get comfortable with the steep ramps on most traditional drop bars. What I like about the traditional drop bars is the actual drops where it seems like you can have multiple hand positions just in the drops. I'm running Bontrager Race flat top bars now and love the tops but not the ergo style drops.

The Nitto bars look to me to be the best of both worlds as they offer both a flat top section while still giving you a traditional style drop. The tops being flared back also seem like they might be a little more comfortable than just a straight section.




My questions are these:

Anyone offer any general feedback on the bars themselves.
Is the Soba which has the same shape as the Noodle but in one piece, worth the extra $$ ?
Are either of these bars significantly heavier enough than other all aluminum bars to be a concern ?

Any pics of your Nitto bars would be appreciated too !

Thanks,

J.