Best way to test new handlebars?

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LBS? Not so local LBS? Just buy and try? Friends bike?

I am hanging out to dump my Bontrager ergosum because it just isn't my bar, would like to play around with a traditional bend but I have realised that trying something else out is a mission once you remount the hoods etc. Steve Hogg is the only place I have been which would allow me to try a couple different shapes because he has them in stock! Thinking the 3t tornova looks the business.

Suggestions, offers?

[trailgumby]

Having started with a pair of them, I have a question re: traditional bend...

Why?

If you live in Sydney's north or work in the CBD, I have a set you can borrow if you really must. I'll need to check out the measurements.

I had a lot of trouble reachiing the brake levers and getting comfortable, and I have long-ish fingers.

[Mulger bill]

Got a generic set from Velogear a while ago that just didn't work for me. Lasted all of one ride before removal. 26.0 clamp, 420 wide.

If you're interested I could get some pics for you.

Price for you if it goes ahead, Postage and a coffee/beer next time we meet.

Shaun

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I think it really comes down to your position on the bike and your physiology. My index fingers are short relative to my hand, and I have a rather upright pelvis angle on the saddle... I think Fizik would call me a classic Snake. I'm hunting for a better aerodynamic position while improving brake access. Should note that since I've gone to Campy 11spd I don't have to rest on the bars when using the hoods at all... so the traditional bend is potentially a bit more friendly. I didn't really have the chance to consider this when on my old 105 5600 or 5700/6700 hoods... but I definitely remember enjoying the flatter aspect of the anatomic handlebars on the Kona when I rotated them one day. Just didn't realise you could move the hoods to improve useability

Just reread your post TG - traditional is supposed to be EASIER, not harder?

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Using a 31.8 clamp MB. 42cm c-c is the ticket though!