devildogmech

Hey all,

Long time no see..... My riding has been seriously curtailed, due to circumstances mostly out of my control.

I finally got around to mounting my Nashbar Trekking Bar.

I was waiting until I had the funds to buy tape and all that..... Luckily I got a couple of Amazon gift cards and was able to pick up some PB Blue Cork tape, A Cheapo Mirror and a pair (red/white) of PB Spok helmet lights.

I've yet to take the bike out for anything longer than around the block, but I do have to say, the bar seems very nice. It is MUCH wider than what I was riding (original TREK flat bar) and gives me closer and further hand positions.

Here are the pics.

Billy

konakola

Nice job. Where did you get the mirror? (Your weedeater hasn't had much use.)

sonatageek

Interesting that you mounted the bars with that orientation. I have them with the open end and controls behind the stem, rather than out front as you do. That gives me a very upright control position when dodging people and other hazards.

devildogmech

I got the Tape, Spok's and mirror from Niagara Cycle works through Amazon.com.

I didn't receive any instructions on how to place the handlebars, and since I was looking to add additional length to the bike, the way I have it was best.....

And the WeedWhacker is brand spanking new.... Things like that are going on clearance around here this time of year.....

Grim

Just put a set on my bike Thursday night. Mounted mine 180 that you have yours. So far pretty happy. Took a 17mile ride yesterday playing with the angle I had them tilted. Ended up with the open end about 3 inches below the stem. I really like being able to rest my palm on the outer edges and wrap my fingers over the top. Very comfortable on long straights.

Still getting use to getting my hands back down to the brakes.

about to go take off and make a 12-15 mile peddle. Try and post a picture later.

dobber

I've always wanted a pair of these bars. But that would require new shifters and levers

DavidLee

I was thinking the same thing & have mine mounted as you do. I bought that same Nashbar Trekking bar 2 years ago & love it. devildogmech, looks nice & I know you'll enjoy those multi-hand positions, they are really great for climbing.

Here's my set-up on my Trek Hybrid.

Nozzle

Thanks to those who posted pics of their Nashbar trekking bar setups. I have been thinking about this unit for my 7.3 FX. I think it will be on my xmas list

savethekudzu

Is there a source for something like this, but narrower?

tippy

Here's what mine looks like:

devildogmech

Dang! 3-1! Looks like i'm AFU!

Seriously, I looked at it, and figured that the angle of the sides would be more comfortable my way......???? I'll let ya'll know how it rides wed after I get to school.

DavidLee

That's some crazy sht!

Nahhhhhh, I've seen that set-up before, ride whatever works for you.

devildogmech

Tippy,

Can we get a roll call of all the stuff you got going on there?

MMACH 5

+1 on the "backwards" install. I tried it both ways and was more comfortable with the open side facing away from me.

UncleStu

Hmm...I've wondered if my combination brake levers/shifters(brifters?) would fit on one of those. They're the Shimano EF50 model if it makes any difference. Anyone tried that yet?

Cody Broken

Yay! Trekking Bars love!

Okay, so it's not a commuter. I've got three Trekking bars and two of them are on my trail bikes. Haven't figured out my designated commuter bike yet.

Mr Danw

set mine up with stock grips and shifters

rugerben

I just installed my brand new trekking bar yesterday. I did in the "open end forward of the stem" orientation the way the OP did.

I actually put the bar in and I played around with it before deciding on a position. I floped it forward and backward, and what I decided was that for my purposes, having the open end forward was the best way to go. It puts my hands closer together and farther forward, almost like an aero position. But if I need to negotiate tough spots, I can always put my hands on the sides and get my hands way far apart. Works for me!!!

rugerben

double post. my bad.

rugerben

Here's the pic. The Ergon grips came with my TranSend (which is the bike in the pic). I just transfered them over to the trekking bar. Kind of odd looking, but hey, I took the bike for a 10 mile test ride, and it works really well for me, and that's what really counts in my book.



I'll edit to add that I am aware that the brakes/shifters aren't perfectly lined up in the pic. I straightened them out just a little after the pic was done, but they still aren't perfectly even because they cables are close enough that they would put pressure on each other.

tippy

First, its a Scott Sportster P2.
Front to back ...
The switch cluster controls two Nova Bull LED lights ... one amber and one white (Luminere). I have the same for the rear except it just the two red Bull LEDs with switch cluster under the saddle.
The lights and switch cluster are mount on some R.A.M. and wired using Anderson Power Pole connectors. Makes for quick removal when required. Running this from a 4.2 AH 12V battery. Estimated run-time at max power is about 2.5 hours. My one way commute is about 35 minutes.
The top (silver) bar is just a piece of aluminum tube. It has the Garmin 705 GPS mount.

The barends are Ritchey brand with 45° clamps. This let's me stretch my back a little and slightly better aero when needed. Brake levers are interrupters. Most interrupters I've seen can be installed on the bar without having to slide it from the end.

Shifters are your typical 9spd Shimano barend shifters. I used brake noodles to break out of the shifters instead of routing the housing all the way around the bar to the stem. Keeps me from having to use tandem length shifter cables. I did have to do a little machining to get it together. The barend shifters will not fit into the Trekking bar by nature. I cut 2.5 inches off the end of the bars to keep from having pinch points between the end of levers and the stem. I had to mill out the ID of the bar to .75 inch so that the shifter mounts would fit. Fortunately the bar has sufficient metal thickness to do this. Besides, I don't ride with my hands over the shifter area anyway.

Then theres the obligatory bell and can of HALT.

Dobber ... If I had 130 something bucks to blow ... I'd be really tempted to see how these babies worked out.

Rob_E

I'm too lazy to look the for the picture of mine, but they look pretty much like rugerben 's, but without the Ergon grips. Open end faced forward for the same reason as the OP: I wanted more reach. My bike has a top tube that's a little too short for me on a longer ride, so I get a little more stretch that way. I like them a lot, but I think my next bike will just be a little longer in the top tube, and I'll either flip my trekking bars, or, more likely, get a set of albatross bars. One problem I have had is where to put all of my crap. My headlight is now mounted upside down close to the stem, where it's blocked if I use my front rack for anything with any height. Turning it right side up leaves it blocked by the front of the handle bars. Hopefully I'll soon have it mounted just below the front rack, and all my problems will be solved. Except not having brake access when I'm using the back or sides of the trekking bars.