I always set the bars up so that I am comfortable in the drop position. I then set the brifters up for riding on the hoods. Then I can tape them up.
Had one bike and I did it the other way round. Just put the bars on and then set the brifters up. Then found I was not comfortable in the drops so adjusted so That I was. within 10 miles I had to adjust the bars for the hoods and could not use the drops.
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How long was I in the army? Five foot seven.
Spike Milligan