Lots of good info on this thread and in particular the point about looking at
the whole setup, not just the type of bars, to combat hand pain. I use
Albastache bars on my upright-est bike and the overall setup makes for a very
comfortable ride. I also use the widest saddle I have ever used
As you can tell from the responses, the answer to your question is "most
definitely" some of us use non-drop bars for 75km+ rides. I've done it myself
many times with albatross bars, including several multi-day tours. As others
have said, it takes some experimentation to dial-in the fit. My
I think the VO Crazy Bar is an option. I made a facsimile by adding 6" bar ends
to a swept-back bar, like bullhorns. This gives a forward position, a middle
position on the apex of the bar, and an upright position. Probably the best
multi-position flatbar is the Jones Loop, which gives 5
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
