First of all, thanks for all the help so far…
Joejack951-I’ve looked at those bars and they are in the lead so far. The only down side is the clamp size, as I have and over sized one. I could easily switch stems if that’s my only option.
Jccaclimber- You are correct, it was a fit for a road bike with drop bars. As a new rider, I am learning to get comfortable in the drops, but have spent most of my time on the hoods to date. My drop distance from saddle to handlebars is only 2cm so far. I plan on going to the drops as I get more experience. The fitter didn’t know of 50cm bars either. As for what might be missing is my build. I look more like and offensive lineman than a cyclist. 6’2,” 300lbs. +/- a small child depending on the season. I have big, wide shoulders that act like a parachute/sail catching a lot of wind. A gut goes without saying. I think of it as advantage as it acts like a weight to help push my thighs down while pedaling. JK…but I’m working on it. I got burnt out on running marathons and this seemed like a logical step. Going to the drops will get more comfortable as the belly disappears and the back flexibility increases.
Ginsoakedboy- Thanks for the Nitto feedback. It’s looking like my only option. I could always just duct tape pipes onto the bars to get me the width I need!
Thanks again!