Originally Posted by jcm
These are Wald #8095. They call them touring bars but they're North Roads for sure. Steel but not very heavy. They measure 23" wide. I think the Nitto's measure about 21" or 22" like the original Brit bars. The wider, the better for handling. The Wald's will set you back about $15, so if you don't like them, you're not out much.
I purchased a pair of so called "north roads style touring bars" off ebay. They look alot like the photos of the Wald bar, but the package was labeled "Pyramid". Here's
link to the ebay listing. About 21" across the ends, and stamped with the letters, "W.H", and "Taiwan". Anybody have insight on whether these are the same as any of the other various North Roads bars (i.e., all made in the same Taiwanese factory)?
Edit: I've got a pair of Ergon grips on order, once they arrive I'll replace my Nashbar trekking bar with the NorthRoads/Ergon setup to see if it relieves my numb fingers a bit.