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I think bar three is my winning option so far.
The main reason I like thumbies is because it's just one lever to shift with. I had them on my rat bike, they're good. But you're right about the price, it's not worth it.
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I've gone back to these bars after trying drops for the winter. So much more fun and much comfort. I initially wanted to go with the Jones H-bars but the price was insane.
Look into the Ergotec brand on Rose bikes, they've got a few bars like you posted.Really looking forward to this. That Surly you posted sealed the deal for me.
Chak
I'll be curious to see what bars you go for. I'm always half on the look out for low rise with a decent amount of sweep, but not north road / cruiser esq ones. I reckon it will be a nice set up for the summer as well.
Re the shifters; as cool and retro as thumbies / hybrid-conversion thumbies look (in a Prolly / Rivindale way), trigger shifters are just way better. Once you factor the totally ridiculous price it's a no brainer.
And before anyone says anything about reliability - you're commuting not crossing the Gobi Desert and mtbs seem to manage fine with triggers ;)