Bicycle modification

[nomnq]

This is my bicycle: https://archiv.cube.eu/en/2019/245350. I have modified it (attached photo). I would like to try drop bars, but unfortunately these hydraulic mt200 brakes stay in my way. Also, i am not sure if the bike geometry fits for it. So as you can see i have managed to make some kind of hood imitation, which is quite good so far (want to bend the horns inwards as little bit, but have no clue how to do it equal for each, maybe try a pipe?). Have better straight grip in exchange of drop bars though c:
Any thoughts?

 

[BikeGremlin]

This is my bicycle: https://archiv.cube.eu/en/2019/245350. I have modified it (attached photo). I would like to try drop bars, but unfortunately these hydraulic mt200 brakes stay in my way. Also, i am not sure if the bike geometry fits for it. So as you can see i have managed to make some kind of hood imitation, which is quite good so far (want to bend the horns inwards as little bit, but have no clue how to do it equal for each, maybe try a pipe?). Have better straight grip in exchange of drop bars though c:
Any thoughts?

Drop bars get the hanholds a bit towards the front - very much like the handhold on the mounted horns you depicted.

If a bicycle's frame is the right fit for your height and torso&arm length, then swapping its flat handlebar for a drop bar may require using compact drop bars and a shorter stem.
Or, a longer stem, if it already is a drop-bar bicycle, and you wish to swap drops for a flat bar.

Past a certain point, you will need to look for a smaller frame, or a frame designed for drop bars (shorter top-tube to compensate for the drop bars sticking further to the front, bluntly put).

Regarding brakes, there are several options:

• Mount mechanical disc brakes for road bikes (like Avid BB7-R - Amazon affiliate link).
  Those work with normal rim-brake drop bar levers.
• Mount V-brake levers for road bikes (like TEKTRO RL520 - Amazon affiliate link).
  Those would allow you to use any MTB mechanical disc brakes (more common, easier to find), but those levers are just for brakes, you would need separate shifters (see here for different road bike shifters explained).
• Get hydraulic STIs and matching hydraulic road bike disc brake calipers.
  This is an expensive option.

Such projects may sound simple. They can be very fun. But they require some knowledge, experience, and trial and error. I've already covered most of the problems and dilemmas you may face in my articles and videos.

Compatibility series - to name one.

I would also recommend using the full search - it could give you pretty good instant answers for most questions.

 

[nomnq]

Drop bars get the hanholds a bit towards the front - very much like the handhold on the mounted horns you depicted.

If a bicycle's frame is the right fit for your height and torso&arm length, then swapping its flat handlebar for a drop bar may require using compact drop bars and a shorter stem.
Or, a longer stem, if it already is a drop-bar bicycle, and you wish to swap drops for a flat bar.

Past a certain point, you will need to look for a smaller frame, or a frame designed for drop bars (shorter top-tube to compensate for the drop bars sticking further to the front, bluntly put).

Regarding brakes, there are several options:

• Mount mechanical disc brakes for road bikes (like Avid BB7-R - Amazon affiliate link).
  Those work with normal rim-brake drop bar levers.
• Mount V-brake levers for road bikes (like TEKTRO RL520 - Amazon affiliate link).
  Those would allow you to use any MTB mechanical disc brakes (more common, easier to find), but those levers are just for brakes, you would need separate shifters (see here for different road bike shifters explained).
• Get hydraulic STIs and matching hydraulic road bike disc brake calipers.
  This is an expensive option.

Such projects may sound simple. They can be very fun. But they require some knowledge, experience, and trial and error. I've already covered most of the problems and dilemmas you may face in my articles and videos.

Compatibility series - to name one.

I would also recommend using the full search - it could give you pretty good instant answers for most questions.

Thank you, i will try to use the search next time, it is true that there is already a lot of answers.
I think my frame is maybe a little bit large or just on the edge of it. I am 183 cm and the frame is 58 (there is all measurments on the website for every size). It makes me think that that is the reason why stock 95mm stem makes my fingertips go numb and 65mm stem works like a charm. So it seems like a frame is too big for a drop bars

 

[Guestervi]

I’d check if you can swap the MT200s for cable‑actuated brakes, since those work with most drop‑bar levers. The frame will feel longer with drops, so expect a stretched position.