| When it comes to road bike handlebars you can get | | | | which makes it so your wrists are in a more natural |
| yours in either aluminum or carbon fiber. You also have | | | | position. Thus helping to eliminate strain on your wrists. |
| an option of traditional 'rounded', ergo/anatomical bars. | | | | They often come with an over-sized top portion of the |
| Like most people you are wanting to know what the | | | | handlebar making it more comfortable for you. At least |
| difference is between the various styles. Do these | | | | that is the idea! |
| styles really make a difference for you and your | | | | More often than not you will find ergo bars on most |
| riding? | | | | new bikes you get from your local bike shop. Some |
| For those who do not know the difference between | | | | people like them so do not! |
| the different styles here is a simple break down for | | | | If you have shorter fingers you might find it more |
| you. | | | | difficult to reach the shifter/brakes while using the |
| Traditional rounded bars are completely rounded in the | | | | drops. |
| 'drop' portion of the handlebars. The 'drop' portion is | | | | It is always a good idea to try out a few different bars, |
| where you would put your hands when you want to | | | | brands especially, and see which one your hands like |
| be lower on your bike. | | | | the best. |
| Ergo handlebars are similar to the traditional bars in | | | | You are the one who needs to be happy with what |
| shape only. Ergo bars have a 'flat' section in the drops | | | | you have so you will enjoy using it day after day! |