Testing the new handlebars
So, as planned, we rode up to Xiaogetou for a morning coffee yesterday. I really wanted to try out those new handlebars. And they were great, for several reasons. I can now place the brake handles in precisely the position I want them; the flat top is really comfortable; when I'm in the drops, breaking and shifting gears is now a breeze; because the drops extend much further back than on the previous handlebars (and most handle bars I've seen, see pic in previous post), it is really comfortable to be in the drops, be it on the flats, uphill or downhill.
Oh, and I almost forgot: About a kilometer from the top, 14 Ferrari blew past me, the lowest, widest and sportiest kind, going much too fast on the winding road. Or, rather, 12 Ferrari and 2 Lamborghini. Nine red ones, three gray, one yellow and one black. The Rich Boys' Club was on an outing.

Others said:
Nice site!
What do you consider to be your top five rides in the Taipei area and why?
cheers
Daniel Carruthers | 07:50, 3 August, 2010
Thanks! I decided to reply to your question with a new post. Check the blog.
Perry
tbv | 12:30, 4 August, 2010
hi... it is my pleasure to see all ur riding memory..Nice photo and experience..
Nick
Nick Ooi | 11:26, 11 August, 2010