Good question. Early on, jumped on the "MTB" bandwagon, which meant bullmoose. Or other, later flat bars. When getting back into biking after the long layoff, again, flat bars were where I headed. In part due to my size and previous hand problems.
However, in the past couple of years, have moved more and more towards drops. In fact, at present, three of my bikes have drops. Only one that doesn't is the Brompton. (Which is on very long term loan, with hope to sell.) Originally had set up my touring bike with flat bars. Switched to Noodles this spring. Giving it a try this winter. Have to admit, it's a different set of muscles and balance to ride drops in winter. So far, though, so good. Even my present "adventure bike" is set up with drops. Although the Salsa Woodchippers are unlike any other drop I've ridden. So genetic? Probably not. More the whim of the rider. But there is something nice and "there" about good flat bars. Whether they be bullmose or otherwise. Gee, now you're making me think about another winter project. Flat bars, mmmm. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Dec 3, 11:37 am, Montclair BobbyB <montclairbob...@gmail.com> wrote: > I fear this may be like asking my kids "Who do you like better, Mom or > Dad?"... I am seeking insight, not seeking to incite... but I'll put > it out there for discussion anyway. > > I've set up my Bombadil to quickly swap between my drop bars (48cm > Noodles) and my flat bars (Nitto Bullmoose 150mm ext). I really want > to like the drops, but I can't even compare the comfort and > functionality of these to the Bullmoose (which are simply awesome). > > Admittedly I've never been a huge fan of drops, except on my skinny go- > fast SS I can't imagine anything but... In this case, though, where I > take my Bomba everywhere, including off-road, down stairs, etc... I > feel under any circumstance I'll have full control and comfort with > the Bullmoose bars, but not nearly with the Noodles. > > Is this a genetic thing? You either gravitate to drops or you > don't? Or am I just not giving the drops a fair shake here? I don't > want to immediately rush to judgment and get rid of the Noodles, but > it feels like I'm completely sold on the Bullmoose. > > I've got a 2-day tour coming up this weekend, so I'll give the > Bullmoose bars a proper distance and mixed terrain test... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
