Originally Posted by
Trakhak
On a side note, I wonder how people reconcile the belief that narrower bars constrict breathing with the belief (or fact) that gripping the bars by the stem is the optimal position for high-effort climbs.
In my case, the narrow bars will push the elbows out slightly and help with breathing. Wider bars will move the elbows in and lock the arms to the chest, restricting the breathing, especially in the drops. There's only so much room in that rectangular block/space between the ST/TT junction and the TT/HT junction. Bodies are different so the fits are different. For instance, you stated in the jersey thread that you're 5'8" and under 120lbs. I'm 5'8" and weighed 197lbs this morning. Maybe could shed 15lbs of fat. Each of our fit requirements are totally different.
BTW, what's this climbing you speak of? I only climb if I have to. It's the slowest part of any ride while you are actually moving.
