Author Topic: MTB Drop Bar like Salsa Woodchipper?  (Read 4331 times)

circoloco

MTB Drop Bar like Salsa Woodchipper?
« on: December 08, 2018, 03:57:06 AM »
Has anyone stumbled upon a MTB Dropbar like the Salsa Woodchipper? The Woodchipper costs 215€ in carbon, that’s a lot. I couldn’t find a proper clone yet.



carbonazza

Re: MTB Drop Bar like Salsa Woodchipper?
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2018, 03:13:35 PM »
Just curious, what is so good on this bar format ?

tripleDot

Re: MTB Drop Bar like Salsa Woodchipper?
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2018, 11:08:23 PM »
The dropbar is flared out. It serves a couple of purposes. The first one is more ergonomic (but that is subjective to rider preferences). Plus the flare makes it a bit wider for better control. Again, subjective. The second is if you are into bike packing or simply attaches bags/packs in the handle bar, it gives some extra room for your hand when you're in the drop position.
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