Catbuster, what I am really asking, is who would pick a loop and grip over a bike handle for area mowing?
There are a couple of answers as to who:
-Someone with just one machine, and it was a loop handled machine
-Someone who prefers the feel of a loop handle. I have landscaping subs who won't use bike handles for anytbing. They're used to them, and that's what they prefer to use.