This post compares the advantages of bullhorn handlebars and riser bars. Bullhorn handlebars The name of bullhorn bars comes from their shape resembling the horns of a charging bull. Bullhorn…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 31.8mm and 25.4mm handlebars. The Advantages of 31.8mm Handlebars Availability 31.8mm handlebars and stems have been the industry standard for more than…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 31.8mm and 35mm handlebars. The Advantages of 31.8mm Handlebars Availability 31.8mm bars are still the current MTB standard. For that reason, customers…
Condensed Info: It's 100% possible to install cruiser handlebars on a road bike. However, the conversion changes the bike's geometry and requires some gear and brake re-arrangements. The Stem and…
Description of the situation: 1. You have a road bike with classic drop handlebars which put the rider in an aggressive forward position. 2. The bike is fast and efficient…
Definitions: 2-piece handlebars – handlebars consisting of two distinct pieces. The main piece is a metal tube with a long span and a U-shape in the middle. The other part…
Hello, Brainy Bikers This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of butterfly bars a.k.a. trekking bars and drop bars. Definitions Butterfly bars (trekking bars) – bicycle handlebars that have been…
Carbon has damping properties, and therefore, it's not surprising that some people report less "road buzz" upon switching to carbon bars. However, there isn't enough evidence to conclude with certainty…