I started with 46 cm Noodles based on info here and the Riv site. Rode them for
a while and liked them well enough. Tried 45 cm Nitto rando bars next. While 45
is the widest they make, that is at the ends of the drops. The hoods are about
7cm narrower, making these feel like 38s. Surprisingly,
Was wondering how they feel different from regular drops.
Looks like the drops are very wide, and the hoods are slanted compared to a
regular drop bar.
1. What is the reason for all the massive contours?
2. Do you like yours?
3. How do you size them for yourself - from the hooks, c-c, or the
I use 42 cm drops normally but use 45 cm rando bars, which (I think)
are measured at the bar ends after they flare out.
I like the flare and find it comfortable and good for climbing. I've
gone extreme with this on other bikes with the Salsa Woodchipper.
Toshi
On 8/24/12, lungimsam
