Here's rider positions with the Imtos handlebar you might have seen here, on the Trinity build, small. Me too: small for a Swede :-) 170cm Remco-size, but half the power and double age.
Images, in order:
1. hands behind hoods.
2. hands on hoods, straight elbow, 3 finger wrap.
3. hands on hoods, bent elbow, 3 finger wrap.
4. hands on hoods, supported elbow/underarm, 1 finger wrap.
5. front drops, straight elbow.
6. front drops, bent elbow, side of underarm pressed to bar side.
Notes:
Usually, 3) is the fastest on a normal drop bar. This bar (Imtos Touris Pro) is more relaxing, and quite a lot faster than that in 4).
In both 4) and 6) we have four points of contact instead of two, adding stability. In 6) the underarm sides can be tucked in to squeeze the sides of the handlebar; this can stabilise a deep fromt rim in winds more than any other bar I've ridden can.
The transition between 2)-3)-4) and back are seamless, with brake and shift access even during the change in positions.
1. are hands narrow; more speed.
2. are hands wide; more stability.
