They got some good press from locals a couple of years ago and I was very tempted to be a relatively early adapter.

Facing not just the purchase price but also a large shipping price to get them to Australia and a tanking Aussie dollar gave me pause.

Given that I didn't even know if they would suit, I was over the moon to discover that a cheaper version albeit secondhand was available.

Under license to Jeff Jones, so I heard, Titec issued at least two different bars emulating the JJ's design.

They were bars with a cut out of the front loop very close to the JJ cut H-bar H-BAR

Named Titec J-bar and Titec H-bar, I was able to source a secondhand pair of the now no longer produced J-bar from Ebay.

After a couple of years with the J-bar, and now informed and experienced in the hand positions, I was then able to be confident in the purchase of the pricier genuine JJ unit albeit in the more budget alloy.

https://bikecarson.com/2010/06/10/ti...t-impressions/

https://bikecarson.com/2010/10/25/ti...-final-review/

Titec J-Bar review - BikeRadar Australia

First Impressions: Titec J-Bar Handlebars | GRAVELBIKE

So there you go, more options for those with cautious attitudes and/or budget constraints.

Oh and I'm very happy with my full loop genuine full loop jones H bar and on the off chance I buy another bike, I'm hanging on to my Titec J-bar.

Happy Spinning