Are handlebars worth it?

Short answer: It is comfortable. It is much nicer to put hands on
handles than having them dangling at your sides.


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Like everybody have said. Handlebars are allmighty.


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Spudman;1132862 wrote:
I'm not sure how the Coker handle compares to the T7 though.

I am, but my opinion may not be the same as someone else's. For me, the
T7's neutral height keeps it from being very useful. A higher handle
would be useful to pull on for climbing, while a lower handle would
allow you to lean some weight on it. But whenever I've ridden with a T7
I've just kind of had my hands there, but I can't really lean on it.
Still, I'd rather have one of those than no handle at all, without a
doubt.

The Coker handle doesn't bother my legs except at the front, where the
bar ends are. I rode with one in a position where my knees were touching
it, and I got used to it, but it would probably be too wide for a lot of
people I don't think they intended it for the bar ends to overlap your
legs. The two main bars are not very wide, and were never an issue for
me. The adjustability of the Coker handle makes it infinitely more
useful, to me, as you can set it to fit your own particular riding
style. And you can change it later as your style develops.


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In addition to what everyone else says (Unless I've missed it somewhere
in one of the posts), it is also very handy for mounting stuff like
lights, cycle computer, gps, bell, brake handle and water bottle. Any
of which will help with distance riding.

Plus, if you are touring, it is convenient for tying stuff to as well.

STM

Edit: Just read this post; http://tinyurl.com/5oqkck and can see
another obvious benefit


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I tried a T-7 handle on my 29er and my Coker. It caused me problems with
mounting and it made me go too fast so I took it off.

It's collecting dust now.


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Hey, i'm the lone negative apparently. I do have the KH muni handle,
but that isn't much of a handle, really. I ride a lot of distance, a
couple of centuries and many, many 50+ mile rides. I have a schlumpf
and I ride 20 mph regularly. I do hold the small handle with both hands
to stablize and aid in steering, but I don't like the bulk or the weight
of a larger handle. I like having the same handle set-up as my muni and
I am convinced that my coker climbing skills, (speed and endurance) have
improved my off-road climbing skills. Plus I think the no handle look
is cooler, but that's just me.


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osmundo;1133449 wrote:
Hey, i'm the lone negative apparently. I think the no handle look is
cooler, but that's just me.


Yeah, but you're just a tiny little kid...what do you know?


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Wheel Rider;1133209 wrote:
I tried a T-7 handle ... it made me go too fast so I took it off.



What's 'too fast'?

Seriously, I find it makes riding fast much more stable, better
posture, good for mounting brake lever/computer to... all the usual
reasons.

Sam


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redwelly;1133684 wrote:
What's 'too fast'?
Sam


Faster than I could run if I UPD'd.

I have no interest in plowing ground with my face if I UPD off the
front then cannot catch myself.


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tomblackwood;1133605 wrote:
Yeah, but you're just a tiny little kid...what do you know?



I am surprised that you can even reach the pedals!
I admire your determination.


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