>>>>Late news.
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>>>>Fell off on the way to work yesterday (minor abrasions dented helmet)
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>>>>Weird accident.
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>>>>The left handlebar grip suddenly just slid right off . Instant no warning fall off.
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>>>Ooch. You have straight bars rather than drop ?
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>>Yes I never liked drop handlebars.
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>Dunno when you last tried them, modern road bars and integrated shifters/brakes are extremely sweet, practically telephathic.

My son has them. I may have a go on his bike. Though most of my cycling is urban and I think being slightly more upright
is good for visibility and what I can see.