I commute to work everyday on a Trek 7.7FX that I really like. I refer to it as a "flat bar roadbike," but others might think of it as a hybrid.
In any event, I am thinking about converting the flat bars to some drop handlebars, in large part because it seems that I fight the wind 75% of the days that I ride and I'm looking to cut some of that drag. I have a nice road bike, and am very comfortable riding on the drops, so I don't need the flat bars for comfort.
Also, I already have new brake / shifter levers compatible with my derailleurs.
My thinking is that I will set up the drop handlebars for use during all seasons but winter, where I would slap the flat handlebars back in for the added control / leverage when the snow is flying (or maybe not). And that once I've got the drop bars set up (new cables, wrapped, etc.) the swap would be relatively easy.
Any thoughts / advice on any of this?
Joe
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