adam3000

im looking at other bullhorns at around 20-30 dollars compared to nittos 60 dollar bullhorns

Jaytron

You get what you pay for

(typically)

SteamingAlong

Yup.

I have Nashbar "Bullbars". I wanted to try a pair of bullhorns, before I commited to something more expensive. They fit the bill.

I haven't had any bad experiences with the bullbars, I thought they would have more flex than they do, because they looked cheap out of the box.

Now that I know that I like the bullhorn bars, I'm definitely going to a better quality bar in the future.

If you know you are comfortable with bullhorn bars, I'd go with the Nitto bars.

carleton

+1

Nittos are not over-priced (depending on where you buy them, of course).

Anything with this logo is:

Scrodzilla

Nitto stuff is pricey for a reason.

https://www.tokyofixedgear.com/ShopFe...ail.asp?Bno=12

LessonLearned

Proud owner of Nitto RB021. Definitely worth the $50 I paid (silver).

Get them. You can easily resell Nitto stuff if you don't like it.

But if you were on a real tight budget, no you don't need Nitto bars. But damn it sure feels good hanging on to them. They look real pretty too.

JShultz89

What do you guys recommend for trying different handlebar styles? Is there a way to try before I buy?

bfloyd6969

Just to add what others have already said, Nitto gear is worth the price tag.

bfloyd6969

Ride at your lbs.

LessonLearned

Thanks for that! So awesome. I want to work there.
Also, this pic makes me wonder what Japanese herb is like. I mean come on, those dudes look a little cheeched, right?

Heh, that's "new guy" on the right. Can't handle his **** like the vet on the left.

seau grateau

Nitto is better because Japanese people are short.

carleton

Yes. Go to a well-stocked bike shop and handle what they have on-hand.

Unfortunately, buying the perfect handlebar, saddle, etc... on the first try is rare. They come in SO many shapes and sizes that it's inevitable that you may like something now then like something better down the road. That's just how it is.

Make the best decision with the information you have at the time and have confidence in that. Don't be bummed if you find something you like better later.

broakland

In my experience: my Nitto bullhorns flex a lot less than an Origin8 bullhorn I had years ago. Thats a reason enough for me.
However you don't need to drop the last of your dosh on brand new Nittos. I remember scoring a an almost new Nitto RB021 on Craigslist for $25 and it already had the curled tips chopped off, which is a bonus IMO.

bfloyd6969

To add what carleton said - also, what might feel good at the bike shop while testing for the few minutes around the block might not feel good in the saddle for over an hour. Unfortunately, it is a trial and error process. However, most items can be sold online to get some of your money back.

LessonLearned

+1 on the not flexing. I forgot to mention that in my last post. Riding home today from work, I REALLY torqued on my RB021's hard from a red light and it felt awesome cuz there was zero flex. Versus my stock bars which were like wet noodles in comparison.

BUT, I like those little tips. I wouldn't cut them off. I use them when I really want to stretch out and get low. I don't grab them, but I put my thumb webbing on them pretty good.

Adrian_

Did you pick them up around propect park west? I think you bought those from me.

broakland

Yep yep! They're perfect for my Broakland Pipe Bomb

Adrian_

Glad you enjoy them man. You know whats crazy? I think it was you who sold me a lotus conversion last summer, didnt even realize it was you until after. Small world we live in...

broakland

Oh word! Yep that was me with the Lotus. I saw you modded it a bit and flipped it back on CL later on

Heres the RB021s:

Adrian_

Looks great!

yummygooey

I have had Nashbar Aerobars, Origin8 bullhorns, Nitto RB-018s, Nitto RB-021s and Nitto RB-002s.

The Nittos are noticeably stiffer and the fit/finish is superior to the other brands.

The shape of the RB-002's is amazingly awesome.

Too bad I don't ride bullhorns anymore.

LessonLearned

Man I didn't even know there was a Nitto RB002

Dead sexy. Probably would've chosen them over the RB021 if I had known.

https://www.tokyofixedgear.com/produc...orns---Silver/

Jaytron

If you bought from scrod, you would not have made that mistake.

https://www.retro-gression.com/category/components-handlebars-stems

LessonLearned

Ah, so I lied. Because I did buy from Scrod.

Truth is I bought the most affordable set of Nitto horns.

bfloyd6969

Sexy?... RB018's in black FTW!!

https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...horn-handlebar