I'm trying to find a new drop bar for my road bike. My aim is comfort, stability and control, no need for super aerodynamic bars.
From what I understand with online research, getting a short drop, shallow reach, should be best for stability and control. I also want a bar that is sits parallel to the ground, so that the brakes are not at an angle (Like 'compact' in this picture: https://ruedatropical.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/comparo.jpg).
I had two questions, how can I tell if a bar will sit parallel to the ground, without seeing it on a bike (Specifically I'm looking at this bar: https://us.ritcheylogic.com/us_en/wcs-curve-handlebar)? And is my research correct that short drop and shallow reach are ideal for control and stability?
From what I understand with online research, getting a short drop, shallow reach, should be best for stability and control. I also want a bar that is sits parallel to the ground, so that the brakes are not at an angle (Like 'compact' in this picture: https://ruedatropical.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/comparo.jpg).
I had two questions, how can I tell if a bar will sit parallel to the ground, without seeing it on a bike (Specifically I'm looking at this bar: https://us.ritcheylogic.com/us_en/wcs-curve-handlebar)? And is my research correct that short drop and shallow reach are ideal for control and stability?