Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
to each their own, everyone rides different, etc etc.
with those inclusive disclaimers out of the way, I'm surprised interruptor levers are appreciated during steep gravel descents as that places the hands at a relatively narrow width.
for steep gravel descents, I like my hands wide apart for control as it slows down the steering. It's a big reason why flared drop bars are popular on gravel bikes- a wide stance slows and stabilizes steering on sketchy descents.
to each their own though. Clearly there is appreciation for narrow hand positioning on loose rock descents since more than a few in this thread have said they like it.
I ride one the "shoulders" of the bars with my index and middle fingers on the levers. My hands are nearly as far out as when on the drops (and elbows thrown out wider), I don't do it all the time, but I like having the option.
Ben