Originally Posted by
PlatyPius
The Origin8 Gary bar is exactly the same, and cheaper. I sold one on eBay recently. I bought it cuz it looked cool. Installed it, found it almost completely unrideable (for me, at least), and sold it for my cost. The WTB dirt drop bar would have been a better choice for me, I think. Or a randonneur bar.
The Gary won't work with bar end shifters, as the tubing is slightly too small. The "flat" portion of the handlebar is also narrower on the Gary. The Midge is worth the extra cost.