Originally Posted by
saddlesores
how 'bout some used/ebay motorcycle bars?
i believe they have the same OD as aluminum bicycle bars,
so's you can still use your mtb brakes and shifters.
ID will be a bit larger, so inserts may need a spacer thingy.
If you find motorbike bars are a shape you are happy with, they are normally strong. As mentioned, the ends should be the same diameter (just check to be sure). The middle section where it bolts to the stem may need a spacer, depending on what size the opening in your stem is.