Monster, Monsteur, Monstour , 26/29+ and Expedition and Adventure bikes

Fake news! Cranks are Deore XT M730. Had to grind them down quite a bit, I guess snakestays are too expensive in this price class. And before your knickers get in the proverbial twist I've since switched out the 118mm bb for one with a 123mm axle. Slightly better lebensraum and doesn't hit the chainstays under power.

The transition from ramps to hoods feels quite alright now but I must admit I haven't had time to ride anything longer than a day with the Sutra this year so not enough time for any misplacement to properly annoy me. The Butanos are otherwise great handlebars but suffer from the same problem all modern compact bars do, that short reach. Cannot fathom a reach of ~70mm, hands are so cramped on the ramps. I feel that your suggestion of bdhu would only shorten the reach but I promise I'll give it a go.