https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?...56&srccode=1067

Just wondering as I'm trying to outfit each of my bikes a bit differently.
Surly Crosscheck: albatross bars
Rambouillet: noodles
Atlantis (undetermined at this time,
but I'm considering the Nashbar trekking bar, Albatross or Noodles)
Newly acquired X01…also considering this nashbar bar

I don't want to go moustache as I've read too many
numbness probs with them.

I have used the nashbar trekking bars on my snow commuter. However, with our mild winter, I really did not get to ride the snow commuter much. I am in the process of putting them on my single speed 1985 schwinn le tour. I liked the handlebars with what little time I had to try them out. I think they have potential. I ended up rotating them, so they were installed in a non-typical fashion. I think they will be good for utilitarian cycling, which is how I plan to use the schwinn. For the price, they are worth a try.

Here are some pics of my Nishiki Cascade - I fitted the trekking bars at the end of last summer, and have found they're much more comfortable for long rides than the straights which came with the bike.

- Wil

I found them to be REALLY, REALLY wide - unridably so. But your mileage may vary - I'm used to a 40cm drop bar.

Yeah, those Nashbars are 55cm wide. While wider than road bars, that's not out of line for mountain/fitness/hybrids.

I use Modolo's Yuma's which claim to be the originator of the design. I've set mine up so that the front is slightly lower than the rear/closer section for high performance riding. The're very versatile with plenty of hand positions.



Regards, Anthony

That's a beautiful bike. Someday, mine will get oranged up...

Yeah I like orange. This is my second orange bike.

I was kind of inclined to get a steel fork with this bike as well but the frame builder didn't have any lightweight fork blades on hand, only heavy cheap ones so I went for a carbon fork. I looked at Columbus's website and they didn't list any forkblades anyway.

Regards, Anthony

Canali,
I just installed the Nashbar trekking bars a few weeks ago....love em. Mine are tilted up a few inches (front higher-bottom lower) and the various hand positions are very comfortable. I used the gel tap, then used grips on the inside where hands rest for brakes/shifters. I found them very useful when steep climbing too. At Nashbar's price, can't go wrong. I need to post a pic of my ride tonight. Me likes.

I've put in 20 miles on the trekking bars I just converted to, and I love them:

Hey I like them so much I have them on 3 of my bikes.

Did you wrap them with foam?

I see everyone is putting the controls on the near side. Wouldn't that drastically change the reach? Why not put them out on the front?

Ranger, I have mine on the inside, very comfortable. I tried the front, but it did not feel right. It may work great for you though. I got an email ad from Nashbar and saw these bars on sale at $9.99, killer deal.

Bikingbets: my Marin hybrid looks alot like your bike, including the Brooks.

Well one reason for putting the controls on the near side is ease of fitting. Thats where there designed to go and I certainly wouldn't want to struggle to get them that far onto the bar. Flat bar controls unlike road bike brifters have solid/thick clamps that aren't designed to slide around curves. Anyway I want the controls in the closer position so I can get my weight further back for braking/decents.

Reach is adjustable anyway with different stems. If you leave your current stem on then one side is closer and one side is further away. You can however fit a longer stem so the closer bar is now where the flat bar used to be and the other bar is further infront. You can set the front bar higher of course. Its all up to your preferences.

Regards, Anthony

I have the BBB trekking bars, and they are definitely more comfortable than the flat bars for long rides. However, I too find them a little wide. I am using foam grips, but really foam or tape is a matter of personal preference.

And now, another question .... how often and under what circumstances does everyone use the further bars?

Well for me the "further" part is my alternative to "drops" so I use it when I want to get aerodynamic. It depends on how you set up the bar because you could set up the further part to be up high so it could be a more relaxed position. Its up to the individual.

Regards, Anthony

Consider flipping the bars around so the controllers are in the front and the curved end is closer to you.

I like to use them for a more aero position, too. I'd say I'll be using the sides more often. You can even go lower by leaning elbows on the closer bar...

jimx200: I'm loving the B17, although it still looks like an ironing board since it's rather new... . How do you like your Marin? Mine's new to me, but it's a 2000 model.

If I can get used to the Nashbar Mustache bars, I can learn to love the goofiness of the trekking bars. One question: do the grip shifters now shift backwards? And is it possible that Nashbar has discontinued these? Don't seem to be available on the site.

I put them on my hybrid (commuter/trail bike) because I needed more hand positions. They've worked out great for me.

The grip shifters work and fit in the normal manner. Thats one of the advantages of trekking bars. Maybe Nashbar has run out of stock for the moment? I'm sure there are other suppliers out there with them. I use Modolo's trekking bars called "Yuma" bars and Modolo claim to be the originator of the design and actualy have quite a few variants on the basic design + different sizes. See, https://www.modolo.com/

Regards, Anthony

Guys, after some charity rides of 40 milers and some light overnight touring here in N. California, I really like my trekking bars. When I feel the need to stretch out, the hands forward position is comfortable.

Bikingbets, big thumbs up on the B17 which is now on my Bianchi Eros. My Marin came with a WTB seat which is great for anything under 20 miles. Love the Marin geometry and ride.

The Trekking bars are back in stock at Nashbar, and they're $9! I bought some and installed last night. One question. I'm using grip shifters. The brake levers and shifters are not connected, but they work as a unit and need to abut each other. But do they have to sit at the bar end of the trekking bars? I'd prefer to move them away from the stem and up the bars in an inch or two. But I'm not sure how I'd tape the bar that would then be exposed. Should I get a pair of rubber grips and cut them in half, then use bar tape for the rest?

Man $9.95 again? I just ordered a set of these for my commuter...my wife has them on her bike and likes the variety of hand positions...I had waffled on making the switch but with the sale price and an upcoming tour from Pittsburgh to DC I pulled the trigger.