I should also mention that I have the bars at saddle height and with a fairly long stem for a bit of extra reach. In this configuration they mimic straight bars on the tops, but much more comfortable (for me).
On Friday, June 2, 2017 at 12:15:25 PM UTC-6, Ian A wrote: > > Peter, > > I ride through the winters here in northern Canada on an 80's mountain > bike frame with drop bars. The bars are Nitto 177 Noodle in 46cm width. I > have interrupter levers and drop levers, with bar end shifters. The point > about winter riding is that sometimes I need a lot of leverage at the bars > as they need to be wide enough for me to pull the front wheel out of soft > snow or to brace against a rut. I find myself using the interrupter levers > a lot during the winter time both on road and on trails. > > I would imagine this set up would work equally well for towing a trailer > and kid hauling etc. This allows for riding on the hoods, the ramps, the > tops and in the case of climbing or headwind, in the drops. > > IanA > > > On Friday, June 2, 2017 at 10:16:50 AM UTC-6, Peter Turskovitch wrote: >> >> Hi everybody, >> >> I've heard that this is the place to come for advice about "alternative" >> handlebars. Can anybody recommend a bar for long rides? My problem these >> days is that I'm pulling a kid trailer and lowering my pace to ride with a >> new-to-cycling spouse. These factors have reduced my pressure on the >> pedals, so to speak, and left my torso less supported by my core. My hands >> are sore! All the same, we're still riding 75 - 100km at a time, so I need >> something with multiple positions for the long haul. >> >> Everybody's bodies and needs are different, and what works for one may >> not work for another, but I would be very interested in hearing some >> perspectives! >> >> Peter >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
