#dropbar
What are dropbar MTBs? Aren’t they just gravel bikes, and aren’t those really just XC bikes from the 1990s? I've shared my thoughts on these bikes, some tips learned from the process of building and riding my own dropbar MTB, and even included an off-colour EPO joke. crossgeared.com/dropbar-mtbs
September 28, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Entweder super breiter Riser - oder oldschool 90s Dropbar mit so Ergo-Bends, sprich Knick unten drin?
September 16, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Das ist die Idee. Es wird super simpel. Schaltung lasse ich weg. Eine Ausrangierte darf als Kettenspanner dienen.
Headset muss ich warten, die Lager rufen nach Fett. Hoffe es fehlt nichts. War mit Klebeband fixiert.
Danach noch die Überlegung flat oder dropbar. 🤔 Preislich kaum ein Unterschied.
September 16, 2026 at 6:48 PM
natürlich übertrieben gesagt... aber die waren echt weit entfernt von Rennrad und Dropbar-Sitzhaltung. Sassen richtig auf dem Arsch mit nach vorne gestreckten Armen.
September 16, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Internal cable routing and one-piece cockpits are terrible value, almost guaranteed to compromise fit and a bad idea for anyone who isn't paid to race a bike. Good chance taking your phone out of your cargo bibs will make more aero difference than any of this marketing nonsense. youtu.be/LPTptOYT6Jg
September 14, 2026 at 5:15 AM
@RiisuPutra Nu ričukiem stūri bez ragiem un dropiem sauc par "flatbar", bet ar ragiem un dropiem par "dropbar".
September 13, 2026 at 6:36 PM
@piensaimnieks kas ir dropbar?
September 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Lidlā ir dropbar ratiņi :D
September 13, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Eher gepimptes Trekkingrad mit Dropbar.
September 10, 2026 at 6:52 PM
55cm dropbar proto-rungossa on ainakin varsin härskit. Toista valmistajaa en nyt muista, mutta heiltä sai vain L-koosta ylöspäin 32" rengastuksella.
September 7, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Ratio Technology is back with another shifting conversion, this time allowing SRAM’s Apex 12-speed mechanical shifters to pair with the robust Eagle T70 and T90 mountain bike derailleurs. 

The kit from Ratio Tech includes a replacement link and fin for the rear derailleur (CNC machined […]
Ratio Technology converts SRAM’s T90 shifting to dropbar
Ratio Technology is back with another shifting conversion, this time allowing SRAM’s Apex 12-speed mechanical shifters to pair with the robust Eagle T70 and T90 mountain bike derailleurs. The kit from Ratio Tech includes a replacement link and fin for the rear derailleur (CNC machined in-house), plus a rear-exit cable stop that includes an integrated barrel adjuster. The pieces convert the pull ratio to match SRAM’s Apex 12-speed shifter, all while adjusting the cable path to better suit gravel frames. In for review: SRAM Eagle 90 Mechanical TransmissionA detailed look at SRAM’s new mechanical shifting, along with some early impressions.Escape CollectiveDave Rome The kit sells for £70, or approximately US$76 / €65 / AU$107. You’ll also need SRAM’s Apex 12-speed mechanical shifters, an Eagle T70 or T90 rear derailleur, a UDH-compatible frame, a Transmission T-Type cassette, and a matching chain.
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September 1, 2026 at 9:02 AM
truly there is no god
August 30, 2026 at 6:29 PM
just saw a dropbar setup with twist shifters...
everything wrong
August 30, 2026 at 6:19 PM
erste ziel ist mtb in südd fit machen, kurz dropbar dran und ergo grob testen 🫡
August 17, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Oprosti, ovo sa starim MTB je šala povezana s teorijom @zoranplesko.bsky.social da su gravel bikeovi precijenjeni I da bi isti učinak postigao da staviš rigid vilicu I dropbar na svoj stari MTB.
August 14, 2026 at 11:25 AM
[] I now am
entranced by
the shifting dropbar
shadow of my
steed.
the sideways
faces
I manifest
from my
head,-
sorry is
a gibberish word.
dreams
were never
meant to be
attained,
myths of
love,
happiness,
good intentions,
and safety
resign
August 11, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Danke!

Yepp...darf ruhig aggressiver und moderner (Neo-Retro) werden.

Vorbau wird silber Stahl mit 25.4 Randonneur Dropbar (kleiner Clash, aber die können auch aggressiver aussehen, wegen Reach).

(und notiere 3:2 für Silber)
August 7, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Den jeg så på i butikken hadde 2x så er vel det jeg skal ha om jeg kjøper den. Må bare lære meg å kjøre med dropbar
July 28, 2026 at 5:40 PM
BikeRadar is hit or miss, but I do listen to some of their podcasts and I particularly like Warren Rossiter's take. I appreciate his pragmatism around endurance road bikes and dropbar cycling in general, and this is an excellent example. Just do yourself a favour and use reader view.
I’ve worked in cycling for nearly 30 years and I’m done with Tour de France bikes – here’s why  | BikeRadar
Cycling brands market the bikes at the Tour de France as if they’ll make us better. These are the machines that’ll allegedly improve our riding lives. To me, it doesn't add up.
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July 25, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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By: Cory Benson on Monday, July 20, 2026
Tout Terrain Shift:R Allroad Improves Dropbar Pinion Shifting, Now With GRX Controls
Tout Terrain Shift:R Allroad improves drop bar Pinion gearbox shifting, paired to modified Shimano GRX levers for better braking & control!
bikerumor.com
July 21, 2026 at 5:29 AM