Originally Posted by
Pop N Wood
I interpreted your drawing the way you intended.
I guess my experience is the opposite of what you are saying, i.e. getting the grips farther forward makes the bike more sensitive to improper steering input.
I put a riser bar and Jones H bar on one of my bikes to turn it into an upright cruiser. The bars are probably in line with the stem. Super stable bike.
It's complicated! (As
Gresp15C points out..)
For instance...
I've read in many places that hands in the drops is the most stable and controlled position, but because I'm not in great cycling shape, I don't feel very comfortable or agile when my hands are in the drops.
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