Originally Posted by
katsup
I I did learn that a drop bar on a vintage mountain bike may look nice , (odd) but they are not for me. I'd rather ride the bikes that are meant for drop bars.
Fixed it for ya !
(JK- beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder) -- but yes, with the long top tubes coupled with short seat tubes to allow for more standover height -- the drop from seat to drops is extreme unless an oddly tall stem is used - then it has to be short to compensate for the long top tube combined with the extra reach to the hoods