Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Mustache bars

Anyone in BFSSFG ride with these? I'm curious how they feel and if riding fixed gear goes well with them. I see Nashbar has one discounted to $9.99, made of steel with 25.4 clamp diameter. It looks like a good way to try out mustache bars, I'm just wonder if it'll be really flexy.

For those that use these, do mustache bars work well with aggressive riding? This is for my commute bike, but I still go around 17-20 mph. I thought I saw Lance Armstrong with a mustache bar in that MASH video :D

http://www.nashbar.com/images/nashbar/products/medium/NS-MHB-NCL-FRONT.jpg

Anyone in BFSSFG ride with these? I'm curious how they feel and if riding fixed gear goes well with them. I see Nashbar has one discounted to $9.99, made of steel with 25.4 clamp diameter. It looks like a good way to try out mustache bars, I'm just wonder if it'll be really flexy.

For those that use these, do mustache bars work well with aggressive riding? This is for my commute bike, but I still go around 17-20 mph. I thought I saw Lance Armstrong with a mustache bar in that MASH video :D

http://www.nashbar.com/images/nashbar/products/medium/NS-MHB-NCL-FRONT.jpg

I've ridded fixed with upside down northroad bars which are a similar shape, I liked them alot, been pondering getting some real mustache bars myself

I rode a set of moustache bars for a good month or so. I liked them, ish, but they were way too wide for me (I'm used to 40cm drops and bullhorns as opposed to 52cm). Took them for a few long rides, the 'drops' weren't quite as comfortable as I was hoping they would be, and I spent most of my time on the ends. As far as speed goes, I had no trouble using these to go 17-20 for extended periods of time.

They look comfy.

I have a set of Nitto knock-offs in aluminum from Ben's (http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=9679) on one of my bikes. They are normally $17.99 and available in two diameters. I would get a proper mustache bar if you are interested-- not a mungo.

The Nashbar look like ****--- they have an angular bend to them. I believe they are super wide--- if you get a 56. The 52 are about the same as a Nitto--- and that is still very wide. I'd stick with Ben's/Milwaukee if you want something usable.

As for riding, I have them on my rain/townie. The bike looks freaky in a cool way, and I have the bars set rather low. I purchased them just to be different-- and that they are. There is nothing wrong with them. The bends allow plenty of room for climbing while standing up. I would not have them on my main bike--- but for a spare, they are cool.

very comfy and they have a sweet look with the road levers on them...i dig mine!

There are some inconsistencies in the information regarding riding position with mustache bars. I know it's supposed to be used with high short stems so you are upright, but I've seen plenty of people doing 3-5cm below saddle level like with roadie bars. Then I saw this.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/Tomo_Ishi/xo1-rba-8-91.jpg

Kinda like drop position on a roadie bar. (elbow 90 deg, with hump upper back) ... Lance's setup was kinda low too. I guess I really need to try one. (if I can find one)

P.S. I haven't confirmed. ... Is that picture computer generated? Looks plenty old picture to me, but with all that paintshops I can't be sure.

good for climbing, but limited hand positions.

I hadn't thought about the height, but this is how I rode mine (sorry, crappy picture from cell phone from a while ago)
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_VNN8oIAmtXc/S-QLp3dGRcI/AAAAAAAABpY/Wggw5n9afRU/s800/2010-01-25%2013.02.56.jpg

And I used the Origin8 Tiki Bar, which seemed fine to me (aluminum), and seemed to have been much better quality than the Origin8 bullhorns I on a previous bike.

There are some inconsistencies in the information regarding riding position with mustache bars. I know it's supposed to be used with high short stems so you are upright, but I've seen plenty of people doing 3-5cm below saddle level like with roadie bars. Then I saw this.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/Tomo_Ishi/xo1-rba-8-91.jpg

Kinda like drop position on a roadie bar. (elbow 90 deg, with hump upper back) ... Lance's setup was kinda low too. I guess I really need to try one. (if I can find one)

P.S. I haven't confirmed. ... Is that picture computer generated? Looks plenty old picture to me, but with all that paintshops I can't be sure.

Looks like the '93 Bridgestone catalogue shot for the XO-1. Trust Grant Peterson shot an actual photo, but if you send him an email at Rivendell, I'm sure he will tell you. FYI, there's an NOS (sort-of) XO-1 on Ebay right now with those bars and that frame on full display.

I've ridded fixed with upside down northroad bars which are a similar shape, I liked them alot, been pondering getting some real mustache bars myself

That's what I'm riding now! Ends up being sort of in between track trops and moustache bars. I like it a lot, and get a lot of compliments to the extent of "wow, cool handlebars, where'd you get those"!

I have a set of Nitto knock-offs in aluminum from Ben's (http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=9679) on one of my bikes. They are normally $17.99 and available in two diameters. I would get a proper mustache bar if you are interested-- not a mungo.

The Nashbar look like ****--- they have an angular bend to them. I believe they are super wide--- if you get a 56. The 52 are about the same as a Nitto--- and that is still very wide. I'd stick with Ben's/Milwaukee if you want something usable.

As for riding, I have them on my rain/townie. The bike looks freaky in a cool way, and I have the bars set rather low. I purchased them just to be different-- and that they are. There is nothing wrong with them. The bends allow plenty of room for climbing while standing up. I would not have them on my main bike--- but for a spare, they are cool.

thanks for the info. I ordered the Nashbar one because I'm curious the steel ones, but if I like it them I might think of trying a different one. Plus, I don't have a 26mm stem right now

There are some inconsistencies in the information regarding riding position with mustache bars. I know it's supposed to be used with high short stems so you are upright, but I've seen plenty of people doing 3-5cm below saddle level like with roadie bars. Then I saw this.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/Tomo_Ishi/xo1-rba-8-91.jpg

Kinda like drop position on a roadie bar. (elbow 90 deg, with hump upper back) ... Lance's setup was kinda low too. I guess I really need to try one. (if I can find one)

P.S. I haven't confirmed. ... Is that picture computer generated? Looks plenty old picture to me, but with all that paintshops I can't be sure.

You should know by now, handlebar position is preference. Here is my Origin8's.

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I love em', but I am always tempted to switch bars, depending on the day.

thaitandem, I saw that on Cycling WMD. Pretty effin sweet.

I have the Origin 8 Tiki bar in anodized black. It looks cool.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_VNN8oIAmtXc/S-QLp3dGRcI/AAAAAAAABpY/Wggw5n9afRU/s800/2010-01-25%2013.02.56.jpg


what bar tape is that? cinelli?

Oddly enough, I knew a guy that ran those bars on his MTB.

I have nitto moustache bars on one of my bikes. I like them

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4358484314_921747c294.jpg

Is that a Fuji Obey painted pink?

I think it's a Sushi Jose fainted stink.

http://knowyourmeme.com/i/681/original/what-you-did-there-i-see-it.thumbnail.jpg

Is that a Fuji Obey painted pink?

yes. it is a fuji obey. painted sparkly pink.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2446/3571419879_a5f6c44b15.jpg

yes. it is a fuji obey. painted sparkly pink.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2446/3571419879_a5f6c44b15.jpg

That thing's the same color combo as the ladies room in the old folks home. (don't ask)

With the right setup, moustache bars are the cats ass. But getting the right can be frustrating.

Generally you'll want a stem 20-40mm shorter than what you run for drops.

I've got a set on my X0-3, naturally. I've another set kicking about that I've run on a variety of bikes.

Beside the original Nittos, Origin makes a nice pair. The On One Mungo is nice. Steer clear of the Nashbar ones, **** from the word go.

aw well, the Nashbar ones may suck. Maybe the co-op will have a something, but I doubt it.

I just missed out on the Nashbars for $9.00.
They just went back up to $24.95 I had them bookmarked to order this morning and was willing to give them a try at $9...not so much at $25.

Clear your cookies and try again.

Nope..'s gone.

Some sites mess with prices via cookies. Airfare sites are notorious for that as well. Since I'm too lazy to clear my cookies, I usually just switch from FF to Chrome, and double check.

I've been looking for some like the Tiki or Northroads but its hard to find narrower ones.

I've been scoping out the Tiki version on ebay...$19 - ish isn't too bad.

still waiting on the bars. Knowing Nashbar, these bars may take a week to be shipped.

not that many hand positions (but the ones you do have are pretty comfortable). slight drop makes it slightly uncomfortable for commuting. kind of wide, hard to get aero enough to go fast. good leverage for climbing.

still waiting on the bars. Knowing Nashbar, these bars may take a week to be shipped.

I usually get my nashbar orders in around 5 days.

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/gavriel_bucket/DSC_2438.jpg

Put the bars on and took a ride today. I'm happy these bars aren't as flexy as my Soma steel track drops. Even when I push and pull on the ends when I pedal from a stop or track stand it feels stiff. Obviously I can't compare stiffness and comfort to the Al bars that were recommended, but this bar isn't so bad. I got it on sale, but if it wasn't then I'd go with Nitto or whatever else was recommended. I like them and I think they make my bike look pretty cool. Don't hate on the pink tape ;)

I have nitto moustache bars on one of my bikes. I like them

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4358484314_921747c294.jpg

What kind of stem is that?

whatever the stock stem on the obey is

what handlebars are these?

http://i56.tinypic.com/t66tsn.png
http://i54.tinypic.com/mrpao1.png


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTcenRJOBpE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTcenRJOBpE)

what handlebars are these?

http://i56.tinypic.com/t66tsn.png


They be North Roads

Thanks for the quick reply. Any idea what this handlebar is?

http://i52.tinypic.com/9zx2x0.png

Took a ride with the new mustache bars a month ago (around 25 miles). They felt great for the first 10 or so....still have some residual numbness in my left hand from that ride.

The next day I flipped them over to a more "North Road" position and they feel a little better, but I'll probably throw some road bars on it later.

are you using a shorter stem than what you''d use with drops?

are you using a shorter stem than what you''d use with drops?

That's the thing I am talking about. I think you have to use a shorter stem at higher stem height. I am experimenting with it. ... I am out of work with a broken collar bone; and am absolutely bored, you see?

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/Tomo_Ishi/BikeLog001.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/Tomo_Ishi/BikeLog002.jpg

70 mm stem with 225 mm quill. Normal Technomic stem are 150 mm. I am hoping it would raise my bar up by 5-7cm and toward me by 2-3cm. That ought to put my posture back and less pressures on lower palms.

Geez. I can't get on my bike for another month or two. I can't wait.

I can't get on my bike for another month or two. I can't wait.
http://kara.allthingsd.com/files/2009/10/lolcats-funny-pictures-questionmark.jpg

EDIT: Read it again and saw it...how are you doing with that broken collar bone?

That's the thing I am talking about. I think you have to use a shorter stem at higher stem height.

yup

what handlebars are these?

unless that guy is a monster, those are teeny tiny little north-road-style bars

the second set are probably another north-road style riser that's been flipped over.

http://i56.tinypic.com/t66tsn.png

I think that's upside down Nitto RB021 with ends cut off. You know you can get those as narrow as 380mm. Not a bad idea as it seems. Promenade bars are a bit too wide for most of us.

P.S. My clavicle is fine. Stitched up and pampered by lady-nurses. Who said pampered by lady-nurses are good!? That man must've been deranged. (Oh no offense to nurses here. It just pain in a butt to be a patient, you see?)

http://i56.tinypic.com/t66tsn.png

I think that's upside down Nitto RB021 with ends cut off. You know you can get those as narrow as 380mm. Not a bad idea as it seems. Promenade bars are a bit too wide for most of us.

P.S. My clavicle is fine. Stitched up and pampered by lady-nurses. Who said pampered by lady-nurses are good!? That man must've been deranged. (Oh no offense to nurses here. It just pain in a butt to be a patient, you see?)

Yeah that makes more sense than north roads. It was driving me crazy trying to find narrow north roads with parallel bar ends.

Swept back bars with parallel grip areas look like they would be very uncomfortable to turn with, to me at least.

If you've a bike with a long top tube, you may need an offset seatpost to shove the saddle forward enough to be comfortable.