Jones h loop handle bars
 

Has anyone done any serious mountain biking on a bike with Jones H loop handle bars? How does it work on more technical trails? I really want them on my commuter/touring bike but occasionally I like to hit the trails.

You might get some strange looks from the harder core MTB'ers, but if the bars work for you, who cares?

You might need to consider a different length stem to get your fit (reach) right.

Last time I was in South Bend, I didn't notice any serious mountains. LOL

I love my Jones bar, but then I've hardly ever even got off the pavement...

You must have missed the trails!

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Severe backsweep would make for horrible handling in any real MTBing situations. Best keep stuff like that on trekking bikes where they belong.

10-4 that..
I'd not want that extra weight way up high on the front of my trail bike,,or anywhere on my bike for that matter....

I appreciate all the info. I may just have to get 2 bikes.

Yes, If you come to South Bend, bring your bike.

I put Jones loop bars on my Specialized Fatboy, since flat bars give me wrist pain.

I had to use a longer stem to keep the grips in approximately the same area as with flat bars.

This bike is my main winter explorer and summer singletrack bike. It does great on singletrack. I prefer the Jones bars on my local trails, because they have a lot of saplings right near the edge of the trail. If I brush against them with flat bars, they wrench the bars and I go down. When I brush against them with Jones bars, the bars bounce off due to the swept angle and I continue down the trail. (I am a clutz).

I use h-bars for mountain biking all the time, have had them on my 29er for 6 years. Not only do they work fine, I'd say they work better(for me) than flat bars or even risers. I did have to get a longer stem, but no big deal.

That is good to know. That means I can have one bike for everything.

Now you are gaining true enlightenment grasshopper :P

N+1 Is where wisdom truly iz ,,, N=number of bicycles you currently own :)

I can only ride one at a time.

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