Hi Forrest - I've tried moustache bars on a bunch of my bikes. They usually last a couple rides and I'll go back to drops. I really want to like the m- bars - they look classic cool and old timey. Nice.
My experience however tells me 1.) I don't like leaning that far forward to brake (reverse bar-end levers can fix that), and 2.) no matter what they say there's only one hand position that works. YMMV. Somewhere about 20 miles I wear them out. Maybe for a grocery getter. I don't know. I was lucky to purchase a couple randoneer bars from Jitensa before they ran out. They are enough of a drop bar for my liking, having a shallowish drop to slightly flaring out ends. The portion that the levers mount to are slightly angled though after the first two times on the hoods I don't notice. They are a more moderate version of the Grand Cru Randoneer, but nicer - made by Nitto. I don't know if they will do another run. Model 136AA. http://www.jitensha.com/eng/bars_e.html Unless you've got wicked narrow shoulders you'd probably want the wider ones. I've found I prefer a shallower bar because I don't have to go sky high with the stem to have comfortable use of the drops. I wouldn't mind trying a Mary bar or something close to it just for fun. Well I certainly had lot to say about nothing. The only cure for the moustache bar dilemma is to try one. Phil B -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
