Originally Posted by
cubewheels
BTW there are commuter handlebars that also give you the "handshake" hand position and also accept flat bar brake levers. The Dutch or Japanese handlebar for example but may shorten your reach. Some Japanese handlebar sweep forward and then back so does not compromise reach, it can offer the same riding position you have now with improved comfort for longer rides.
I've used such handlebar (Japanese) and they are almost as comfortable in long rides as regular drop bars.
example:
Hey Cube, Every time I've ridden a bike with this style bars I've felt like the only thing missing is the pink tassles hanging out the bar ends. They feel awkward as all get out to me, like maybe the bike has training wheels too. Sorry, just my opinion. Like butts, we all have one and some should not be shown publicly, like maybe mine.
