Gravel / Gravé / Gnarmac / Groad / ATB - AKA Just get a red squirrel

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snoops in reply to @giofox

Depends on the surface, again. The hardtail suspension and tyres are more comfortable, but the hand position is not very ergonomic over long milage. It’s optimal for marathon MTB because you need the bar width and angle for ‘attack position’ for off-road control. But 720+ bars and less than 10deg sweep is not optimal for in-the-saddle mile-munching.

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skinny in reply to @snoops

But 720+ bars and less than 10deg sweep is not optimal for in-the-saddle mile-munching.

I have 740s and switch between sqlab 16deg or 12deg. I think I prefer 16.

I also have an inner hand position on the brakes (I did try sqlab inner bar struts) but no better than on the brakes. This brings me into a nearly road position. Best of all worlds.

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snoops in reply to @skinny

Nice. I fit some old stubby X-lite bar ends between grips and controls for a hood position when bikepacking with road segments. Works well but could be more ergonomic. Might try these this year, especially as they have a hinge-mount.

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