Anatomic bars for touring

wotbus@ · May 2007

Anyone changed from ordinary drops to Morphe or the like for touring, and if so, was it worth it - gimmick or practical?
Thanks.
[8D]

wotbus@ · May 2007

OK, another approach [:)]
Can anyone recommend bars other than normal drops, for touring?

I am about to replace mine as they are too narrow ( 42 and going up to 44 ). I have seen some odd shaped drop bars on tourers advertised at SJS Cycles - thus the question. As they are like saddles, not possible to try before you buy, has anyone changed for that sort of shape and regretted it - or never regretted it?
Thanks.

wotbus@ · May 2007

[:(] This is the Tour forum [?]

snorri · May 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by wotbus@

[:(] This is the Tour forum [?]
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I have never used drop bars and never heard of Morphe bars, but some people like butterfly bars, I do.[:)]
It is difficult to recommend or otherwise, just a matter of personal taste, I suppose.

wotbus@ · May 2007

[:)] Thanks snorri.
Morphe bars :-
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-3TTT ... 3C-423.htm
They seem to have the "top straights" angled forwards a bit.
The butterfly and trekking seem too much of a radical change for me so I guess I will just renew my drops which I am happy with except the width at the moment.
Maybe I should have asked which colour chain should I buy to match my new carbon frame - would have been swamped with replies.. [:D][:D][:D]

jay_clock · May 2007

I replaced my touring bars with some a bit like that, but my main aim was for wider bars.

99% of the time I am on the hoods when touring. I would be amazed if you notice a difference in the shape, but I found the extra width very much more comfy

my trip round Corsica: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/corsica

nmcgann · May 2007

Morphes are great, I've got them on my audax bike. They are a shallow drop and give a nice flat platform on top with a very usable dropped position. The bar curves back slightly toward the rider either side of the stem which means they lend themselves to a more upright riding position rather than a stretched out one.

For some reason all published handlebar reviews are lacking, they never show the side-on shot that enables you to work out reach/drop and suitability for sti/ergo.

Neil

mrushton · May 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nmcgann

Morphes are great, I've got them on my audax bike. They are a shallow drop and give a nice flat platform on top with a very usable dropped position. The bar curves back slightly toward the rider either side of the stem which means they lend themselves to a more upright riding position rather than a stretched out one.

For some reason all published handlebar reviews are lacking, they never show the side-on shot that enables you to work out reach/drop and suitability for sti/ergo.

Neil

Normally all the firms publish dimensios. 3T and Cinelli certainly publish diagrams and Bontrager issue the figures in a chart
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M.Rushton

thomasb · May 2007

Can anyone recommend bars other than normal drops, for touring?

yes, having toured extensively on drop-barred bikes, i much prefer butterfly bars - the default 'cruising' position is far more upright and comfortable than 'on the hoods' and you can still crouch down into the wind. Not quite so good around town or on long descents but other benefits far outweigh this.

wotbus@ · May 2007

[:)] Thanks for the feedback gents. I got some good vibes with regard the Morphe so I reckon it's the one. I am accustomed to touring on the tops and hoods (and corners [;)]). Thanks all for responding.

jumbolugs · June 2007

On my touring bike I have straight MTB-style bars with Cane Creek Ergo Control bar-ends which I highly recommend - they give a very comfortable hand position and superb leverage when climbing out of the saddle.

I used to use drop bars and still have them on my "race/sportive/audax" bike.

Previously I would have said drop bars were best for touring but since I've started using the Cane Creek bar ends I've changed my mind.

psmiffy · June 2007

I use wonderful Scott At4 wraparound pseudoaero bars -no longer made - need some more - anybody seen any (that are not on an american webshop that has closed)

Brock_71 · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by jumbolugs

On my touring bike I have straight MTB-style bars with Cane Creek Ergo Control bar-ends which I highly recommend - they give a very comfortable hand position and superb leverage when climbing out of the saddle.

I used to use drop bars and still have them on my "race/sportive/audax" bike.

Previously I would have said drop bars were best for touring but since I've started using the Cane Creek bar ends I've changed my mind.
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SJScycles have just started stocking their own brand (and significantly cheaper) alternative to the Cane Creek Ergos, I got a pair and fitted them this weekend. They feel groovy. [:)]
I would've linked to them but their website appears to be broken.
Edit: Oh wait.. it's fixed. here.

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Anatomic bars for touring

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