"As usual, most people can fit on two or sometimes three different frame sizes. For the same fit coordinates, there is no aero difference between the various handlebar options. So use the usual fit considerations to break the tie: will you go lower or higher in the future, or do you prefer the base bar in one place or the other, etc. "
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Damon,
Continued thanks! I'm a tad hard headed, but I think that may be a ST qualification.
Allow me to ask the above question another way. I've had my position the same for 15+ years. I remember back when the notion was to have a small frame and many road close to BMX size frames. Then, we wanted the biggest fame that we could make work. Lately, I have been in between.
Assume that all of the other considerations are a wash, you you hit the middle of two fit bands - either 54 w/ HV, or 56L is there a reason or
recommendation to go one way or the other or is it just a coin toss. Really, just a coin toss?
Thanks,
David
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