Road bike: Flatbar vs Drop bar

[scott]

Isn't there an issue with using a road FD with MTB trigger shifters? I know Shimano make a special road FD for flatbar shifter use, just not sure what the deal is.

 

hi ... to answer the question . shimano recomends a specific FD with Flat Bar shifters. i got my old FD to work with the new shifters with some fine tuning ... shifter is for triple ring but can and does work fine with a double ring.

[scott]

Hey Scott that is hot! Once my 29er is done, a flat bar bike might just be my next project.

 

Thanx Bud :0)

[GuyP]

hi ... to answer the question . shimano recomends a specific FD with Flat Bar shifters. i got my old FD to work with the new shifters with some fine tuning ... shifter is for triple ring but can and does work fine with a double ring.

 

 

Exactly

Do you know what problem the specific FD solves scott?

 

 

[Gumpole]

i cant see the advantage of a flat bar... is it the wider position for the arms? or having the brakes on top so you can always have two fingers hovering over each brake lever?

Edited October 29, 2010 by Gumpole

[GuyP]

i cant see the advantage of a flat bar... is it the wider position for the arms? or having the brakes on top so you can always have two fingers havering over each brake lever?

 

erm, in my case, keeping my wife happy

[CAAD4]

It's being able to sit more upright and comfortably, almost like an MTB position, but yet you are still able to cruise in bunches at 50kph, if you feel like it, as you have the gearing to do so. Not really an advantage, but a personal choice, which your lower back and neck will thank you for, on long rides.

[scott]

Exactly

Do you know what problem the specific FD solves scott?

 

the cage ( part that runs either side of the chain ) is wider than the std derailer. 10 spd Flat Bar shifters have a trim feature like the STI shifters . hence why i keep old derailer

[scott]

i cant see the advantage of a flat bar... is it the wider position for the arms? or having the brakes on top so you can always have two fingers hovering over each brake lever?

 

all about comfort :0)