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Serrota...

Now, some advice please. I need some new (narrower) bars and took my preferred LBS have recommended some Bontrager Anatomic bars:

http://bontrager.com/model/09167

I'm sure they make a lot of sense ergonomically BUT I really like the shape and feel of the bars I already use, also Bontrager bars incidentally, (as shown in the pics) and also I think they're more in keeping with the classic look I want for the bike. I asked them to suggest some bars with a shorter reach as I feel I could do with that using the Campag hoods and that's why they're suggesting the Anatomic ones.

Is it just me or would they spoil the bike? Am I being a dick? Anyone got any suggestions for "classic" shaped bar with short reach and mid to shallow drop? Thanks.

If you want a shorter reach I'd look at some compact ones. They don't look fugly and although they're not classic classic, they're more classicly shaped than ergos. 3t's Ergonova are popular, and for a less nodder-like reach there's the Ergosum ;)

Also you might well be able to find round bars with a shorter reach. I half remember zipp's classic round bars having a shortish reach... but I might be imagining it. Have a look here: http://ruedatropical.com/2009/03/road-drop-bar-geometry/

I know you didn't ask for styling points, but asides from the wheels and cranks, I'd switch all the silver and white bits and bobs for black.