Randonneur Handlebars
01-26-09, 05:00 PM
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01-26-09, 05:47 PM
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I definitely like them.... make that LOVE them!
I ride with my handlebars just an inch or so below the level of my saddle tops, but I like riding in the drops if I'm pushing against a steady headwind, or often just for a change in position. However, at 58 I'm not getting any more agile. Randonneur bars often have a somewhat shallow drop compared to other classic road bars - something which I always welcome. As rhenning mentioned, the bottoms flare out somewhat (to what degree often depends on the brand) so this makes them very friendly for riding in the drops for longer distances and without butting my forearms against the corners or the tops of the bars.
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I ride with my handlebars just an inch or so below the level of my saddle tops, but I like riding in the drops if I'm pushing against a steady headwind, or often just for a change in position. However, at 58 I'm not getting any more agile. Randonneur bars often have a somewhat shallow drop compared to other classic road bars - something which I always welcome. As rhenning mentioned, the bottoms flare out somewhat (to what degree often depends on the brand) so this makes them very friendly for riding in the drops for longer distances and without butting my forearms against the corners or the tops of the bars.
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01-26-09, 06:29 PM
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https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/handlebars/index.html
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01-26-09, 06:40 PM
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ha, ha, sekaijin, no plaid, don't have one. Maybe it is my checkered past oozing out in photographic aura of some sort. 
That stem was originally black, i removed the anodizing and went to work. It is a Sakae, thanks for the compliment. The upright stem and rando bars make a nice comibination. I love riding this bike.
That stem was originally black, i removed the anodizing and went to work. It is a Sakae, thanks for the compliment. The upright stem and rando bars make a nice comibination. I love riding this bike.
01-26-09, 07:22 PM
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I've got several 42 cm rando bars for trade--as I mentioned up thread, they're just too narrow for me. It probably wouldn't make sense for me to trade unless it was local. I've got a mint condition Raleigh branded 42cm rando bar from my 1984 Raleigh Portage as well as a sakae. No picture of the Raleigh bar, but here is my sakae:
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01-27-09, 10:38 AM
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The bar that came stock on my '08 Masi Speciale Commuter model is the best bar I've found yet. Flat ramps, flared, shallow drops. Too bad the bars were only on that model for '08 only. I'm going to try and hit them up for any leftovers for my other bikes.
01-27-09, 11:48 AM
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01-27-09, 12:42 PM
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I've got several 42 cm rando bars for trade--as I mentioned up thread, they're just too narrow for me. It probably wouldn't make sense for me to trade unless it was local. I've got a mint condition Raleigh branded 42cm rando bar from my 1984 Raleigh Portage as well as a sakae. No picture of the Raleigh bar, but here is my sakae:
What are you looking for in trade? I might be interested.
Has anyone tried dirt drops? Those Masi bars look very interesting as well.
01-27-09, 01:39 PM
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I could use any of the following:
wheelsets in 700c, 26" or 27"
24 or 26t chainring
saddlebag or rack trunk
bar end shifters
wheelsets in 700c, 26" or 27"
24 or 26t chainring
saddlebag or rack trunk
bar end shifters
01-27-09, 02:01 PM
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I'll PM you later tonight when I get home, hopefully picking up a bike after work so it might be late. I might have a convoluted option for you.
Saddle_up,
I'm kind of liking that dirt drop option but would have to test hold a set to see for sure. Might work good on my own MTB conversion thing. Do you have a side view of it?
01-27-09, 03:54 PM
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Absolutely. On a MTB I prefer a shorter stem when using a drop bar. This stem is 75mm, If I keep this bike it will be replaced with a shorter 60mm. Raleigh uses the same bar on the Sojourn...
https://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/road/sojourn/
https://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/road/sojourn/
01-27-09, 04:01 PM
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Thanks!
Looks great.
That also gives me some ideas and some incentive to unbury a MTB frameset I was given and had thoughts of making a single speeder out of it.
Looks great.That also gives me some ideas and some incentive to unbury a MTB frameset I was given and had thoughts of making a single speeder out of it.
01-28-09, 12:37 AM
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Saddle Up, that's exactly what I mean. Love those bars. That looks pretty nice with the shellac. I have On One Midge bars on my MTB. I don't know how I ever rode with flat bars. Thinking of getting some dirt drops for one of my road bikes.
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02-05-09, 04:45 PM
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I did a search on Randonneur bars and found this thread. A few of you say you have broad shoulders and I was wondering if you knew how broad they were. I ordered the bars already but after reading some of the post I think they may be to narrow for me. On my road bike I have a 44cm bar on. I'm going to put the Randonneur bars on my touring bike. My shoulders are from outside to outside 19.25 inches or 49cm. Thanks for any replies.
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02-05-09, 05:56 PM
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I've just ordered 45cm Nitto Randonneurs and am waiting for them to arrive. I'll put them on a Fuji Touring Series V. All of the comments above make me think I'll be real happy with the way they feel, certainly much better than the 38 cm Nitto Olympiade that the bike came with.
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I personally like them. The drops flair out so when you are in the drops your wrist doesn't rub against the upper part of the bar. The bars were originally designed for distance/tourist type riders not racers. They have a tendency to be more narrow than newer bars. I have about ten to fifteen bikes with them. Roger
Much more comfortable in the drops, especially if you're like me, a little stocky. Size 48 blazer, 5'6" (Do the math, and I'm fat)
They let me get down in the drops and actually breathe. I know it's not the fashion statement to make in triathlons, but I've passed plenty of folks struggling in their aero tuck.
Plus, on aero bars, I keep falling over.
02-05-09, 08:28 PM
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Here's a question, who made the 'flariest' randos? I'm looking for a set for my ironman and remember having a severely flared set on an 80's cannondale that I loved.
02-05-09, 09:04 PM
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I LOVE Nitto noodle bars. I put them on both my road bikes, same stems and saddles too. I tried the vintage randonneur bars but did not like the narrowness of the tops. Since using the noodles, I have no wrist pain or numbness. Furthermore, I spend a lot more time in the drops than I ever did with my modern anatomical drop bars. I highly recommend them. I bought the 26mm clamp size, and use salsa cromoto quill stems. If anyone wants to trade something for a randonneur bar, I have a real nice one from my Univega Gran Turismo.
02-05-09, 09:27 PM
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When I rebuilt my Nishiki Continental it was the only choice I considered. That and the fact this bike came with them new.
