Handle Bar Woes
 

alright i like the nitto rb-002 bull horns but they are a little pricey are there any bars that are comparable for a cheaper price or am i going to have to bite the bullet and spend a pretty penny?

im not new the the internet but thanks. i was asking here to maybe get someone with experience with some handle bars in person. i can look at pictures all day and jack off to them but it isnt going to tell me anything about the quality.

If you want quality bullhorns with a little bit of drop, just get the RB-002s and be done with it.

I have these. Really comfortable. Might need a short stem to compensate for the longer reach (I have a 70mm stem on a 53cm Kilo frame for reference).

do you have brakes? if so what kind of levers are you using because i read that these bars dont allow bar end levers

Probably cross levers.

Not quite Nitto but for 20 clams...

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...0_10000_202447

im pretty dang sure those profile airwings do take bar end brake levers. theyre crimped to accomadate the brake housing.
i own them aswell and theyre great. although i dont recommend getting the OS version because its uneven when your riding on the tops.

I use a Tektro cross lever. Works well, as I do 70% of my riding on the tops. Using the horns for leverage when accelerating from a standstill is superb. Wrapped in LizardSkins.

I use these. Cross levers were a pain to get on, but not terrible. I wanted bar-con brakes but it wasn't meant to be due to sizing. Comfy - I'm using honey Brooks wrap.

wow.

I just got a set off craigslist for $40 (with a Thompson Elite 90mm stem)..... not the lowest drop but with the 50mm drop and I flipped the stem upside down it's enough.....I too was looking at the 002s

P.S. I should add that I'm running the Dia Compe Shot lever...

thanks guys for the input. i appreciate it.

I'm actually looking to get the Profile Air Wing. I think they're about $50 or so. I'd be using them with a cross lever.

The RB002's are the nicest bullhorns I've ever used. I'd say they are worth the money. Or you can buy two sets of crappier ones and be not really satisfied.

+1000. I was so pleased with them on my Soma Rush that I bought a second one for my Wabi Lightning. The stock Wabi horns made my hands sore, but the RB-002s are comfortable on even long rides. The bar shape places your hands in a very natural position. :love:

Another +1 for RB-002's.

the nashbars are fine.

But not as fine as RB-002s.