Originally Posted by
keytree
I put the Ritcheys on my Fantom Cross and think they`re great. I had trouble getting comfortable on the hoods and drops before but the Biomax bars have a shorter reach, drop, and the flats are slightly flared toward the rider. Very comfortable and a big improvement in every way. I had my choices narrowed down to the Ritcheys and the Salsa Pocos but found a better deal on the Ritcheys. Hope this helps.
Thanks for the info keytree - I have the same issues with the same bike. What width did you get?
To the OP: if you decide to stick with a flatbar, I can highly recommend Ergon grips.
http://www.ergon-bike.com/en/index.html
My commuter is equipped with these, and hand numbness has decreased from a painful daily occurence to a minor, occasional annoyance.
A narrow flat bar in the right place for comfort can be a very efficient position. Not as good as drops but more comfy too.
Cheers