Originally Posted by
jdefran
How's the handling with with those bars sweeping back like that? What is your hand placement for scenarios, i.e. climbing, hauling down hill, cruising, standing to accelerate, etc...?
I've run Northroad/Albatross bars for years, they're pretty competent in just about any scenario. You'll just do what comes natural to you. For the Northroads (the ones I've used the most), I usually chop about an inch off the ends. Descending, I tend to ride butt off the saddle over the back wheel, finger tips on the brake lever ends. Climbing I'm usually either holding on the ends (no brakes necessary), on the hoods or perched in the center of the bar by the stem. Cruising along, you have any number of positions to choose from, I've found there is about 4-5 total positions to choose from.