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Old 04-28-09, 08:30 PM
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fuzz2050
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ok, since you're bike is already set up, this is really more of a showing off, but here's mine





I like them, although I don't know if I would recommend them for touring. The drops are emphasized a lot more, the hoods are a little awkward, and the tops are kinda cramped. Compared to a normal drop bar, you probably have fewer hand positions.

As well, I don't know if I would recommend Command Shifters with them either. You can shift great from the hoods, and upshift the rear very well from the drops, but it's almost impossible to downshift the rear derailer from the drops. Not a bad idea on a road bike, after all, if you need to go faster, you're probably already in the drops.

On these bars, because your primary position is in the drops, it can be a bit problematic, especially when your trying to climb offroad. You get great leveradge from the drops, but have to take a hand off if you want to shift.

Oh well, it was worth a try
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