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Handlebars

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  • 26-09-2016 9:39am
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    Chuchote
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    Why has the shape of handlebars changed since the 1900s? The old form of handlebars looks good to me, with several comfortable holds. I can understand that drop bars are better for racing, but for city riding and cycletouring, why are we now restricted to drop bars, flat bars or bullhorns? I like these:

    IMG_2120lauterwasserlow.jpg

    and surely they could be made in lighter metal and still be good?


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    Miklos
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    There are a huge variety of handlebars available from people like Rivendell Bikes and Hubjub, mostly made in Japan by Nitto.

    I think the thing about the bars in your pic is that there's pretty much nowhere to put a brake.


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    Chuchote
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,368 ✭✭✭Chuchote


    Miklos wrote: »
    There are a huge variety of handlebars available from people like Rivendell Bikes and Hubjub, mostly made in Japan by Nitto.

    I think the thing about the bars in your pic is that there's pretty much nowhere to put a brake.

    Ah, that's a good point; of course fixies were universal until about 1900 or so. Maybe we need new tech for brake levers.


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