canopus 

Does anyone use the ITM marathon handlebars? Or have you used them in the past? Just looking for thoughts and opinions. I have my choices down to three bars.. I just wish I could try them and the stem length before buying...

Nitto Noodle B-177
Nitto Rando B-135
ITM Marathon bars

I have the noodles in a 46cm which was to wide for me. I want to try a 42cm but need to get a shorter 26.0 stem. I am going to try some ITM marathons next but am worried about the stem being to short if I get a Nitto technomic and raise it up about two inches. The 80cm quill works good on traditional bars about two inches below the seat but if I raise it in conjunction with the sweep back of the marathons I'm afraid it will be to short.

I know this ground has probably been covered before but I couldn't find anything specifically on the marathon bars. I am trying to get the numbness out of my hands for some longer rides. After 100 miles my hands were bothering me far more than my legs.

Thanks