Originally Posted by
Sorcerer
The chrome steel Soma Eagle handlebar is an unusual component. It's been on there since the build up about 5 years ago. A few stem changes were needed to get the right positioposition.
The Eagle could be compared to a Jones bar perhaps. It took a couple of years to get used to using the "horns". My initial impression was that position was useless. I was very wrong. I've adapted to use them like a riding on the hoods or scooting forward for a nice flat stretch, especially if there's a tailwind, to spin up a high cadence.
Yeah, I was noticing that you get similar riding positions to what I have with touring bars and a 150mm stem on the RockHopper. The grip positions are similar and then the Eagle horns are about where I would grip the forward bends in front of the levers. I really like bars that have that long range front to back. The full range has uses both seated and standing. I even make use of an intermediate position where my fingers grip under the fixed part of the lever. It’s all good!
Otto