Mercian King Of Mercia - Straight or Drop Handlebars ?

[PeterPerfect]

So, I'm shortly going to list a rather nice KofM that came as a straight handlebar bike but I also have the drop handlebars with bar end shifters.

On a personal level, I prefer straight handlebars but, given what a lovely bike this is, just curious to see what the overall feeling is.

Should I advertise and publish photos with the drops or the straight bars ?

It's just way too nice for my humble needs.

I shall be on the hunt for a 52 cm Surly LHT or a 26" wheel of a similar nature.

 

[Takingabreak]

I would say to list it with drops, most people would consider a KoM to be a road bike with drops. Just out of interest, what size is it?

 

[PeterPerfect]

The official Mercian paperwork says 51.5 cm but whichever way I measure it, it comes out to a 52 cm.

 

[Takingabreak]

An excellent size, as in it's much too small to tempt me

 

[PeterPerfect]

I would say to list it with drops, most people would consider a KoM to be a road bike with drops. Just out of interest, what size is it?

That's what I'm thinking, but it would be nice to get a consensus from Mercian owners/users.