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I used to think flat bar gravel bikes were silly, now I've tried one I know they're silly, but I'm into it
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I ride a 40mm rise renthal for my handlebars. My buddy rides a 70mm. We're both avid downhill bikers. I can't even imagine what riding even a slight incline would be like on flat bars let alone drops so I'm glad you've come to the dark side. Pretty soon you'll be flying over jumps and drops like the rest of us.