we were out this morning and I mentioned dropping by the LBS where I bought my Jamis and having him try a Coda...

he said he didn't want to get all confused and would fiddle with the settings on the Volpe and see what happens. I think he WANTS to like drop bars. '. I have an A bar; we can just try it on the Volpe and see if it makes enough difference for him...

I agree...the moustache bar isn't right.

BUT! IF he likes the Albatross bar...can't we switch out the shimano brifters for SHimano bar ends and brake levers ...hardware wise? I already HAVE the bar at least. Will all 9speed shimano shifters work with the existing system?