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Serious question..... (inspired by this months BotM)
Can someone please explain the thought process behind dropbars on MTBs?
I understand the following;
A. Drop bars on road bikes for aero where the required force/control is minimal on a smooth road surface. And on “gravel” bikes and wider tyre touring bikes
B. Wide straight/riser/flat bars on MTBs where maximum force/control is required on a whole range of surfaces. And on commuting/hybrid bikes
Is it a real thing putting drops on MTB’s or is it more of a compromise?
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Can someone please explain the thought process behind dropbars on MTBs?
I understand the following;
A. Drop bars on road bikes for aero where the required force/control is minimal on a smooth road surface. And on “gravel” bikes and wider tyre touring bikes
B. Wide straight/riser/flat bars on MTBs where maximum force/control is required on a whole range of surfaces. And on commuting/hybrid bikes
Is it a real thing putting drops on MTB’s or is it more of a compromise?
Discuss...