Bike Shop Basics is here to help you learn about some of the differences and nuances between difference bike components. In this episode we are looking at the differences between Flat and Drop handle bars.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction
0:44 Flat Bar Features + Sizing
2:00 Drop Bar features + Sizing
3:17 Recap on Sizing + Bell fit
4:45 Grips vs Tape
5:35 Ergonomic Grips
6:29 Shifter Compatibility
9:11 Flat Bars - Risers, VO Klunker, VO Granola
10:53 Alt Bars - Butterfly, Jones, VO Crazy
13:12 Drop Bars - Flare + Width Choice
14:05 Drops - Salsa Cowbell, Cowchipper
15:22 Ergo - Ritchey Venturemax
15:57 Whatbars.com
16:24 Surly Truck Stop Riser Drop
17:09 Outro + Thanks
Some highlights & products from the video
All bars available for purchase here: https://www.ucycle.com/parts/steering/handlebars/
*Flat bars/Alt Bars:*
Bassi Bobby Bar: https://www.ucycle.com/bassi-bobby-handlebar.html
Velo Orange Klunker: https://www.ucycle.com/velo-orange-klunker-bar.html
Velo Orange Crazy: https://www.ucycle.com/velo-orange-crazy-bars.html
Surly Open Bar: https://www.ucycle.com/surly-open-bar-254-black.html
Jones Bar: https://www.ucycle.com/jones-loop-handlebar-aluminium-sg-710mm-black.html
Trekking/Butterfly Bar: https://www.ucycle.com/49n-handlebar-trekking-multi-position-254-silver-o.html
*Drop Bars:*
Velo Orange Grand Cru Rando: https://www.ucycle.com/velo-orange-handlebar-grand-cru-chriss-rando-260-4.html
Salsa Cowbell: https://www.ucycle.com/salsa-cowbell-drop-handlebar-black-318-mm.html
Salsa Cowchipper: https://www.ucycle.com/salsa-cowchipper-handlebar.html
Ritchey Venturemax: https://www.ucycle.com/ritchey-venturemax-handlebar.html
Ritchey Classic: https://www.ucycle.com/ritchey-classic-evocurve-drop-handlebar-318mm-clam.html
*Bells:*
Knog Oi: https://www.ucycle.com/knog-oi-bell-aluminium-small.html
Knog Oi Luxe: https://www.ucycle.com/knog-oi-bell-luxe-large.html
Cateye Flextight Mini: https://www.ucycle.com/cateye-flextight-mini-bell-black.html
Crane E-ne: https://www.ucycle.com/crane-e-ne-bell.html
*Grips:*
Ergon GP1: https://www.ucycle.com/ergon-gp1-grips.html
Ergon GP2: https://www.ucycle.com/ergon-gp2-grips.html
ODI x Cult Vans Grips: https://www.ucycle.com/odi-cult-x-vans-flangless-gips.html
This site is a great resource for bar shape and sizing! https://whatbars.com/
Music courtesy of Leland Whitty