WTB Mountain Road Drop Bar

Price Paid:  $0.00 at lbs

Bike Setup:
Surly cross check, Dura-ace STI shifters, XTR rear der, FSA Compact gossamer crankset, WTB mountain road, eggbeaters, shimano genetator hub and a BYO LED light,

Summary:
I put these bars on a Surly Cross Check that I built up for commuting 15 miles to work. I mounted the bars pretty high to make the drops accessible. When out of the saddle the drop position is excellent. I understand these were originally designed for mountain biking. I don't think I would like that but I did do a couple of cyclo-cross races with them and really thought they handled well.

I has come to the point where the traditional road bike feels weird and I am considering expanding the number of bikes this bar is mounted on. I love the bar and couldn't be happier with it.

Strengths:
The drop poistion is very usable, even out of the saddle.

Weaknesses:
the ars open up your cest and you become less aero, if your concerned about that kind of thing.

Similar Products Used:
Moustache typle barr

Price Paid:  $28.00 at Dave's bike shop in

Favorite Ride:
anywhere that are not too steep

Bike Setup:
This bar is call for my Steamroller fixed gear in case I feel like using it.

Summary:
I bought this handlebar in 1986, has Specialized logo on it. I believed that Specialized produced a Rockhopper with this bar made by WTB. This bar weights a ton but is tough. I had mounted on three or four bikes so far show no signs of wear. Offers multiple hand positions and looks retro( Jackie Phelan).

Strengths:
Tough, nolstagic and comfortable

Weaknesses:
Heavy

Similar Products Used:
Your usualy dropbars