I also like the Soma Osprey, but the one I use the most is the Soma Clarence with the Cletus extensions, which I use as a grip area for climbing or quick take-off at a traffic light. The Clarence is the same sweep as the Seine bar, though, so maybe not the ticket for you.
If you're okay with some rise, the 55mm rise Dimension Urban Cruiser has 40 degree backsweep and is really inexpensive <https://www.rivercitybicycles.com/product/dimension-urban-cruiser-handlebar-295089-1.htm?srsltid=AfmBOooyIruO1lDogRBwmzQ_f3plAbEfIRwNyGjh5-w_A0jIVKksuUwX>. I just saw it on Whatbars, but haven't tried it myself. On Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 2:42:17 PM UTC-5 [email protected] wrote: > I like the Rivendell Choco-moose or Choco (flipped) bars for this kind of > riding. > > On Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 2:01:10 PM UTC-5 mark e wrote: > >> Soma Osprey bars on my Homer have been my favorite bars to date. The >> sweep has been perfect for the road and gravel trails and never get ant >> hand numbness. Set them up 5 years ago and have not touched them. >> >> I was looking at the Seine bar for another bike that has a 31.8 stem. >> Only 5 degrees less sweep and wider seam like a good fit for me because I >> like really wide drop and alt bars. >> >> >> On Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 1:23:38 PM UTC-5 Andy Beichler wrote: >> >>> I ride mostly road but would like to preserve my ability to occasionally >>> go off road for non-gonzo type riding-dirt paths and easy trails.I was >>> ready to order either an Albatross or Soma Oxford as I have had both in the >>> past and found them to be OK for off road and great for the road. I >>> especially like how they are relatively flat through the curve toward the >>> center so I can use that transition area as a grip when I stand to pedal. >>> However, neither are in stock at a reasonable price anywhere. >>> >>> Since I can't order what I wanted right away, I am looking at other >>> options and curious what other folks use. The Velo Orange Granola Bar looks >>> interesting. It is priced right and they are offering 20% off right >>> now. What are you using? >>> >>> Note-I have a VO Seine bar. It would be fine for only off road. On the >>> road, I am looking for something with more sweep. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Andy >>> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/7bb04ed7-ec55-48eb-aea1-44cde3c6ffe1n%40googlegroups.com.
