Originally Posted by
erbfarm
Any recommendations?
Hi. I like the Albatross bars. They're basically north road or 3 speed bars, but with way more sweep back. If you tape the fronts there's space in front of the levers for alternate handholds.They are reasonably comfortable on long rides and the only non drop bars I own. They are pretty wide though, maybe on the big side for a ~50cm frame. Trekking bars might be a good choice. Not C&V, but so what.
AFA frame availability, SOMA is more of a distributor than a retailer, so some shop somewhere probably has one. Maybe email or call Boulder Bicycles, since that frame was a collaboration with them.
Just FYI and something to be aware of, the Grand Randonneur is a low trail design, and it will handle differently than 'normal' bikes. Many people prefer it. Best suited for front loads and good low speed handling.