One more vote for Albastache bars.
Recently rode a couple days through wine country in Paso Robles, CA. Each
day was about thirty miles, and particularly enjoyed the bars after adding
these drop bar grips
I don't have a bar to recommend, but I do recommend a grip. Over decades of
trial and error, I've found that all bars that are not standard,
non-anatomical drop bars hurt my sensitive left palm. But when installed a
MAP Ahearne bar in 2021 I also installed Ergon anatomical grips and between
those
Bullmoose 4 life
On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 4:21:28 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
> I am happy to report that the 55 wide Bosco has proved itself for me. I
> routinely go 40’ish miles of mixed surface & as far as 60. I have felt as
> fresh at the end of these rides as at the start. I
It's been years since I've ridden more than six or so miles, but even for
that length, I much prefer to have the larger (72"???) Jones Loop Bar.
I've never been able to get comfortable on drop bars but the Jones bar
provides the same two upper positions, comfortably.
On Monday, October 24,
I am quite comfortable on my Nitto Wavie bars with Ergon GC1 grips for 100+
km rides - one very good hand position can be better than several
less-than-optimal positions. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever
experienced numbness with this setup, but I do sometimes with really long
Late to the party - but
My favorite non-drop bars for any length ride are Albastache. Close second
are Mustache bars. Not much difference between the two. Albastache are a
little wider and have slightly less drop. I find it hard to tell the
difference when switching between bikes though.
Thanks for the replies. I guess the answer is... all of the above!
Billie, Choco, Albatross, Bosco, and some non-Riv options.
On Friday, October 21, 2022 at 11:39:57 AM UTC-6 David Pulsipher wrote:
> Albatross for everything. Have done four day tours with them, and short
> rides. Everything in
Albatross for everything. Have done four day tours with them, and short
rides. Everything in between. Super super comfortable.
On Friday, October 21, 2022 at 10:23:36 AM UTC-6 larson@gmail.com wrote:
> In the past I have ridden mostly with drop bars and still do. I have done
> some touring
In the past I have ridden mostly with drop bars and still do. I have done
some touring with Jones loop bars, and like them very much. This spring I
built up my first Riv, an Appaloosa, and chose Billie bars. I have come to
believe these bars are the most comfortable of any bar I have tried. I
I have been waiting what feels like forever for those Billie bars to come
back in stock Eric! I like the Better sco quite a bit, but the forward
position isn’t great for me. Still very comfortable overall though. Just
can’t wait to try the Billie! I have the Albatross on my Clem H and they
are
I am happy to report that the 55 wide Bosco has proved itself for me. I
routinely go 40’ish miles of mixed surface & as far as 60. I have felt as fresh
at the end of these rides as at the start. I have no doubt that it (Bosco) is
but one component of the Clem recipe; geometry, long & high stem,
I really like my Sim Works Little Nick bars. A basic flat bar, just a bit
wider than traditional ones. Comfy for 30ish miles at least, and probably
many more.
On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 1:16:43 PM UTC-7 Mackenzy Albright wrote:
> I've done *longer* 15-70 miles on albatross, losco and
I've done *longer* 15-70 miles on albatross, losco and bullmoose bosco with
much success. most bars (notably drop) irritate my neck and shoulder any
distance. I just got some toscos and am excited to try those out.
On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 1:02:13 PM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote:
> I've ridden
A few weekends ago I rode the 40-mile option of the Dustflinger Midi route
of the Red Leaf Rambler here in Western MA
https://www.hampshirebicycleexchange.com/shop-rides/redleaframbler2022 on a
Tanglefoot Moonshiner with Choco bars. Route had a lot of elevation and
some super chunk parts, the
I've ridden drops, risers, straight bars and bullhorns on 15 plus mile
rides. My favorite are the Tosco bars that are currently on my Clem. I
think it may depend on the bicycle and your personal preference but for me
upright riding with a position to lean forward to occasionally stretch my
The bars I've found most comfortable for longer days in the saddle (which I
define as 40 to 65 miles) are as follows:
Salsa Cowchipper 48cm (flared gravel drop)
Velo Orange Grand Cru Randonneur bars 48cm (more traditional drop but with
a bit of flare and a very slight rise / sweep in the ramps)
Just a general question to the group: what handlebar do you like best for
rides longer than say, 15 miles?
I assume many of you would say drops. So to refine the question a bit, what
non-drop bar do you like best for longer rides?
Personally, almost all of my rides are in the 2-15 mile range.
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