> The Rivendell "Dream" bar, which they no
> longer stock in a 40, has about an 80
> reach and a 140 drop, if memory serves.
Thanks, Steve. But... if Rivendell's literature
is accurate, the Dream Bar (Nitto model #175) has
a reach of 90mm. It might be worth measuring one
since the actual and listed dimensions often differ.
E.g. the Cinelli 64s on my bikes are actually a bit
shorter than the listed 80mm.
Regardless, they aren't generally available in 40cm
width, as you mentioned. And Grant P's comments not
withstanding, many people - myself included - are more
comfortable on narrower bars. It's kind of funny, in
that I think I could handle a bit more drop as long as
the bars had a shorter reach and weren't wider than
40cm.
Best regards,
Fred Rednor