Subject: Re: handlebar drop Posted by: Robert on December 27, 2001 at 05:35:19: In Reply to: handlebar drop posted by james morikawa on December 26, 2001 at 19:21:37:

Message: >My question: What is the definition for "handlebar drop"? I have come across terms such as "deep drop", and "shallow drop". I go into partial mental blankness in regards handle bars due to my not knowing the proper definition. >Thanks, >James Handlebar drop applies to standard road handlebars. It is measured from the top, 'flat part', of the handlebar to the lowest flat section, right before the bar ends. "Shallow" and "deep" are relative terms, shallow meaning the ends of the bar aren't that far down below the top, deep meaning the bottom of the bars are a ways down. Whether you get a deep or shallow drop bar depends on your size, the use of the bike, and personal preference. Shallow drop bars, from what I know, are the typical bars found on most road bikes that are around, deep drop bars are used for large bikes, for tall riders, and track bikes. Deep drop bars allow you to get lower and in a tighter tuck than shallow drop bars, if both bars are set to the same height at the stem. The curve in deep drop bars is also larger (compared to shallow) which is more comfortable for larger hands.