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Old 01-13-22, 03:20 PM
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Reverse drop bar look.


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Old 01-13-22, 05:32 PM
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I've seen upturned bars for years, but that is a first to see backward bars on a fixie (or single speed of sorts).

Based in the seat height, that frame may be on the large side for the rider. It may be a choice to have swept back bars to make the reach slightly shorter. Handlebar tape wear patters seem to indicate that the bars are routinely held in the swept back position.

It is possible the bike was purchased with the bars reversed and turned up. And, rather than reversing them again, they were simply turned down.
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Old 01-23-22, 03:06 PM
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problably not a bike guy , even the common sense make us cheeck on internet if we don't know something.
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Old 01-24-22, 10:37 PM
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Maybe it's the owner's approach to pursuit bars!?; what I find interesting is how long will the seat/seatpost combo last, without a binder bolt...(on 2nd thought, maybe that's why it's so low...stuck in), and the brake lever position is...hmmm...different.
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Originally Posted by Juan el Boricua
Maybe it's the owner's approach to pursuit bars!?; what I find interesting is how long will the seat/seatpost combo last, without a binder bolt...(on 2nd thought, maybe that's why it's so low...stuck in), and the brake lever position is...hmmm...different.
nice catch on the bolt
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Old 01-26-22, 03:13 PM
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Looks like a few problems when trying a 180 degree sharp u-turn
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Old 01-26-22, 03:30 PM
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Looks like if you put your hands on the
" drops", the corner of the "tops" will be in the way of your arms.
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Never seen that version of bum bars before.
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The yellow makes it look like a ram's horns. Very cute!
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Same energy.
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Dig the seat to, agressive beach cruising
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good beefy tires
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This look should become popular.
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Flipping and reverse direction. With 7.5mm polyethylene handlebars clamps


2019 four years ago...
This bike got new vertical riser space frame longitudinal bulkheads today.

These bulkheads have lighting holes.

Model 219 , 19th prototype, built in 2019, but its a continuing project.
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Originally Posted by hotbike

Flipping and reverse direction. With 7.5mm polyethylene handlebars clamps


2019 four years ago...
This bike got new vertical riser space frame longitudinal bulkheads today.

These bulkheads have lighting holes.

Model 219 , 19th prototype, built in 2019, but its a continuing project.
I forgot all about your Darley-Havidson (Bike)LaneGlide build.
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