Drops aren't great for braking but they are so fast on the road - I do probably 80/20 road to off road and some reasonable length (40-50 mile) road rides so will take the hit. If I was commuting locally and riding more off road I would take flat bars any day.
I guess gravel is about compromise and finding what works for what you are riding.
March 5, 2023, 6:32 a.m. - fartymarty
Drops aren't great for braking but they are so fast on the road - I do probably 80/20 road to off road and some reasonable length (40-50 mile) road rides so will take the hit. If I was commuting locally and riding more off road I would take flat bars any day. I guess gravel is about compromise and finding what works for what you are riding.