I've been thinking about getting some new bars for the road as I'm not entirely happy with what I've got (Salsa Short & Shallow). The drop is still a bit much for me and I can just barely reach the levers (I have really small hands...I have to basically hold the lever in a bit on the downhill so I can brake quickly) and when I get the tops where I want them, it seems like the drops are a bit low and the hoods are a bit far.
That leads me to think that maybe something like the 3T Ergosum or Ergonova, FSA Omega Compact or the Bontrager variable radius bars might work- they all seem to have somewhat similar bends and shorter drop/reach numbers. But I've never used any of these and don't know anyone who has. Experiences?
Another problem: I'd like to keep using 26.0 bars because I have a few stems for them and I like to slide my hands way to the inside of the bar sometimes (especially on the trainer). It seems like there isn't much out there anymore in 26.0, especially with newer-style bends...any ideas?
That leads me to think that maybe something like the 3T Ergosum or Ergonova, FSA Omega Compact or the Bontrager variable radius bars might work- they all seem to have somewhat similar bends and shorter drop/reach numbers. But I've never used any of these and don't know anyone who has. Experiences?
Another problem: I'd like to keep using 26.0 bars because I have a few stems for them and I like to slide my hands way to the inside of the bar sometimes (especially on the trainer). It seems like there isn't much out there anymore in 26.0, especially with newer-style bends...any ideas?
