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Old 02-23-05 | 02:35 PM
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Handle bar positioning

So I'm using the stock dropout handlebars of the bianchi pista with front brakes and I'm a bit lost as to how adjust the handlebars.

I've seen a lot of fixed gear bike with the HBs curved in a lot which makes sense because you can reach the drops easier BUT it puts the front brakes at a forward and downward position (which is uncomfortable for normal street riding for someone like me who's used to riding on the hoods).

That being said is it a matter of me:
1) Keeping the bars inward and adjusting my hand positioning so I'm more at the flat part or the drops (and just use the front brakes from the drops when necessary)
2) Raising the bar so the hoods are in a more upright and similar to a road bike set up (which makes riding in and braking from the drops awkward).

Advise would be greatly appreciated.
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