[Closed] Drop bar position and shape

I don't think you're far off. I'd move the hoods up a touch, not much, and you're about there.

That's what I've settled on @lunge - bars as is, shifter nudged up a touch.

Give it a go, but you may prefer a bar that has the same shape at the top but curves round closer to flat (or even slightly upward) at the end.

I certainly like that kind of shape, so I've got something to push against when honking out of the saddle.

Matt,

The bottom section of your bars should be parallel to the floor (or as near as dammit).

How tall are you? I'd wager your bars are too high, and your saddle is too high - this is a combination that'll force you in to an upright position. Lower both, and try and stretch out more.

The bottom section of your bars should be parallel to the floor (or as near as dammit).

I don't think this is true. Modern bars come in such a variety of shapes this would really curtail your fit options if it's even possible.

I tweaked the bars on my new bike and the position I ended up with is pretty much the same as how it is in this pic, maybe rotated forwards a smidge:

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The bottom section of your bars should be parallel to the floor (or as near as dammit).

The 90's called and want their bike-fit back.

The 90’s called and want their bike-fit back

Out of order. In the 90s we actually looked at the rider on his bike before advising.

I have the same problem with reach to the levers. From experience a short reach and drop works best for me. I set my bars with an imaginary ball bearing in the open end that would slowly roll out. So,not parallel to the ground. Then hoods which would give as smooth a transition as possible from top of bar to top of hood.

The bottom section of your bars should be parallel to the floor (or as near as dammit).

So slightly worse than I had to start with?

I've only done one short ride so far. It feels a longer reach, however the drops and reach to levers is much better, my wrists also felt less 'pulled'.

The bottom section of your bars should be parallel to the floor (or as near as dammit).

1. "ground" no need to thank me

2. I set mine with a bit of a tilt, perfectly flat means my wrist is bent uncomfortably on the flat section. But they aren't compacts.

3. Not sure I would say everyone should have their bars set up a specific way, you can then get into stuff like KOPS which I don't agree with.

An update.

The bars are better rolled up more and levers further around. I prefer them.

I am still not convinced that I have the 'right' shape of bar for me / my wrists. It is princess and pea stuff still - it feels that when I ride on the hoods it is a good pull forward. it feels a touch 'odd' to be in the drops, it pulls my arms in (too narrow? no flare?) and means the reach to the brake constantly feels a stretch in my hand.

Please recommend some other bars to try - I ride 80% road, less reach would still be good. Cheap too as I cannot spend dafty money trying out ideas.