Changing from drops to flat bars

colinbow

Retro Guru
Hi I have a Dave Marsh 700c road bike built 1980 with downtube shifters and Weinmann side pull brakes. Levers are Exage.Following heart surgery I am finding bending over a problem and want to install some flat riser bars and bar ends. Can I still use my Exage brakes on the flat bars or will I need different levers? Colin Thank you for reading
 
I would change the brake levers. Makes for better ergonomy. Doesn't have to be expensive. I have these, got them for 22 euros (18 pounds):

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I would suggest getting bars with a bit of a bend, instead of flat bars. They offer more hand positions, and as a consequence are more comfortable on longer rides. And you can still use your drop bar levers.

Google "Cinelli priest bars", and you'll see what I mean.

These bars work well, too:

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