Narrow Bars (Salsa Poco)
08-03-05, 11:44 PM
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Narrow Bars (Salsa Poco)
I've been looking for some narrow bars and came across the Salsa Poco bars. Anyone seen these in person? You can get them as narrow as 36.
08-04-05, 12:06 AM
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I thought about these but ended up getting B123s because I wanted a set of track bars for riding in the 'drome. While I still haven't ridden with the Salsa bars, I can say I love my Nittos. The only thing that really worried me about the Salsa bars was the super-short reach, which might feel cramped if you had largish hands.
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i just got some pocos for my wifes bike as she was having a hard time reaching her levers. the bars made all the difference as they have a very short reach. i'll try to snap a pic on a bit for ya. they seem like a nice product.
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I had salsa poco bars size 39/. My only complaint (which is why I gave them to a friend of mine) was the ergo shape.
What I did like about them: short reach, short drop for this short rider.
If only they came in the traditional curve...sigh...
Do you need a narrow bar with a short reach and short drop? Another alternative in this department are handlebars made by Terry Cycles. I believe they are made by ITM but I am not sure. I know some folks that use these bars on their commuter/beater bikes and like them just fine.
What I did like about them: short reach, short drop for this short rider.
If only they came in the traditional curve...sigh...
Do you need a narrow bar with a short reach and short drop? Another alternative in this department are handlebars made by Terry Cycles. I believe they are made by ITM but I am not sure. I know some folks that use these bars on their commuter/beater bikes and like them just fine.
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I got some b123s cut for a shorter reach to achieve the desired effect. Love it.
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Originally Posted by mcatano
Do B125s come in 36cm?
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