Originally Posted by
manuelmarcus
Hey guys,
I'm new here and have a big question. I'm looking at 3 different types of handlebars for my completely stock 2010 Trek 520. I first started looking at the WTB Mountain Drops and then after more searching I found the On One Midge bars and then the Origin 8 Gary bars. The WTB's will be my most expensive decision since my bar end shifters will require me to buy the Bar-Cons to fit. The Midge bars will allow my bar ends to fit into them with no extra parts or modifications, but apparantly are hard to find in the United States anymore, and the Origin 8's are by far the cheapest bars but are making me worried buy the lack of a flat spot on top of the bars...they almost seem to me like they would have one hand position. I am looking to see if there is anyone that has experience with these bars and could share experiences with me. Or should I just follow the term "you get what you pay for"? Thanks in advance guys!!!
Look at Salsa Bell Laps. Not as wide a flare as the Mountain Drops or the Midge but they do flare out a little. Similar price as the Origin 8 bars. Very comfortable bar with more top to them then then other bars. Salsa also make the Woodchipper which seems similar to the others you are looking at. The
MotoAce can be found for around $35