On a route as unforgiving as West Texas, your handlebars are more than just a steering tool—they are a primary contact point that determines your endurance.
: Choose a bar with a "shallow drop" so that moving into the drops doesn't feel too aggressive for a 10-hour day in the saddle. Expand map [S2E1] Handlebar
: Beyond the rider's fitness, the episode showcases the "bike check" aspect—ensuring tires, gearing, and cockpit setups (handlebars and stems) are optimized for the specific demands of the "Impossible Route." 🚲 Pro Tips for Your Own "Impossible" Build On a route as unforgiving as West Texas,
: On long rides, the ability to switch between the tops, hoods, and drops is vital to prevent repetitive stress injuries. 🧭 Episode Highlights: Far West Texas 🧭 Episode Highlights: Far West Texas : Some
: Some pros use extra-thick bar tape or "double wrap" their bars for additional cushioning on rocky terrain.