Originally Posted by
Moisture
Anyone use a non MTB (drop bar or flat) on more technical singletrack trails? How do you fare with the shorter reach of a drop bar bike? Is the geometry still suitable, or would you be better off with an XC bike featuring a longer reach?
Any issues with rim durability etc if you are a heavier rider?
How you deal with the different gearing?
Who says that drop bar bikes have shorter reach?
You know, there is a search feature here on bf. Someone started a thread with almost exactly the same title just a couple weeks ago.