Folding Bikes - what thread did I see those handlebars?

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boston blackie
12-12-09, 12:22 PM
Since I'm browsing this forum and the Dahon forums daily, it is easy to loose track of where I saw what. It was a thread in which two people posted photos of their handlebars. The bars had an extra bar across to hold accessories. I have looked, and can not find that thread here or in the Dahon forums. What was the name of those bars?

Abneycat
12-12-09, 12:34 PM
Are you referring to an accessory bar?

If so, there are some examples here

http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/light-mounts.asp

You can scroll down a bit to see some of the ones out there.
AEO
12-12-09, 01:53 PM
like this?

minoura space grip.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa131/AEObikes/folder/Dahon3up02.jpg

boston blackie
12-12-09, 08:32 PM
Nice photos but not the bars. The bars I'm talking about are flat bars that kind of swoop back a little and then there is a straight bar across that things can be mounted on.
Joako
12-12-09, 09:34 PM
Nice photos but not the bars. The bars I'm talking about are flat bars that kind of swoop back a little and then there is a straight bar across that things can be mounted on.

Swift folder thread

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?83711-swift-folders/page87

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AEO
12-12-09, 09:36 PM
oh, I think I know what you mean.

those are called either 'trekking bars' or 'butterfly bars'
the extra bar space is actually for more hand positions. Not that you can't use them for an accessory mount.

http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/item-images-large/acor-butterfly-trekking-bar-silver-56511.jpg
la2sei
12-12-09, 09:49 PM
would it be something like this
http://www.webcyclery.com/product.php?productid=18524&cat=455&page=1

or maybe these with less straight section
http://www.jitensha.com/eng/flatbar05.html
http://www.velo-orange.com/milanbar.html

more bars
http://store.somafab.com/flriswandmob.html
boston blackie
12-13-09, 03:47 AM
Swift folder thread

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?83711-swift-folders/page87

:thumb:

Thanks Joako, that is the one. And thanks to all for the alternative ideas.