Questions regarding bars...
07-19-13, 07:49 PM
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Questions regarding bars...
I'm considering bars like these for a Nishiki Cresta GT, to be used in Seattle as a recreational beer hauler and occasional commuter. Trouble is, the bars pictured are old steel upright bars turned upside down, with 22.2 diameter bar ends. Not too convenient for most brake levers and bar-end shifters...
Also, I'd like the ends to be more turned in, more parallel to the top tube - kind of like mustache bars but with a slight drop to them. Did I just describe dirt drops, or is there another style of bars that I should consider?
I usually look to purchase pre-owned stuff...in case anybody has something they would consider parting with.
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Also, I'd like the ends to be more turned in, more parallel to the top tube - kind of like mustache bars but with a slight drop to them. Did I just describe dirt drops, or is there another style of bars that I should consider?
I usually look to purchase pre-owned stuff...in case anybody has something they would consider parting with.
Thanks!
07-19-13, 07:57 PM
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kind of like mustache bars but with a slight drop to them.
07-19-13, 08:08 PM
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Another Cresta GT in Seattle area, I have some too. Velo Orange makes some, in both road and MTB sizes.
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Velo Orange makes some, in both road and MTB sizes.
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Yes the portuer bars were what I was thinking of. Theres the wider postino with no drop too.
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Nashbar has them on sale for $10 plua free shipping for the next 2 days, they take road levers and bar end shifters, I installed this set a few years ago. I like them better than the Nitto which cost 5x as much! https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...75_-1___202446 
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Smokin' hot deal. Just ordered 'em, thanks a ton for the heads up!
Who cares if they're steel, my son is young with a lot of energy to push the extra weight.
Who cares if they're steel, my son is young with a lot of energy to push the extra weight.
