Track Cycling - Nitto 019 vs. Nitto 021 - Bullhorn bars

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erikinop
07-26-06, 08:20 PM
I want to invest in some bullhorn handlebars and i'm torn between the nitto 019 and the 021

the 019:

Nitto RB-019: Alloy pursuit bar. 26.0mm center. Polished silver finish.

the 021:

Nitto RB-021: Unlike the RB-019, this one does not thrust forward at the drop transition. Offers a shorter reach, but has more space for hands. Polished finish. 26.0mm center.

Anyone have any experience riding either one of these bullhorn bars, or general advice on what bullhorn shape/style is best? i'm 6'1", 165lbs, riding fixed, aggressively in city and suburban(upstate NY).

thank you.

i've also looked at:
Nitto TT

42cm Width center-to-center Not drilled for cables 26.0 bar clamp diameter 265 grams

Nitto Time Trial Bar

42cm Width 400mm width For 26.0mm stem clamp 6061 Aluminum 290 grams

mosscoveredhat
07-26-06, 10:03 PM
I rode with the nitto 019 bullhorns for about a year commuting in SanFrancisco. I have had not experience with the other bars, so all I can't really give you much of an opinion, but they worked very well for climbing hills and skidding. post this in the single speed/fixed gear forum. you can't usually use these bars at the track...