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[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 4 days ago (5 children)
[–] espurr@sopuli.xyz 2 points 4 days ago (4 children)

Like a commuter bike with flat handle bars, kinda thin tires, and no suspension

[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

I know these, although they are not as common here as gravelbikes.
Kinda like watered-down Fixies optimized for urban commute.
Will not work well in more off-road (so: "gravel") scenarios and for touring.
Different thing, I would say.

[–] espurr@sopuli.xyz 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Ah ok, drop bars are so uncomfortable..

[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Remember that the geometry is completely different to a roadbike. You are much more upright and less bowed.
You also have many more completely different holding positions than for a classical mountain bike bar.
Most comfortable and ergonomic ride I owned so far.
Solved basically all of the hand and back pain issues I occassionally had during longer tours on classic bikes.

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