Jones H Bar 7000 km Review

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2 жыл бұрын

What is the one thing us Touring junkies are constantly striving for? All Day comfort in the saddle. The single best upgrade I have ever made to my setup regarding comfort has been the Jones H-Bars.
The different hand positions along with a very comfortable back sweep make this a handlebar that will keep riding all day. They will be on all my touring bikes going forward for sure! The Jones Loophole Pack is the perfect bar bag and is made specifically for these bars so the fit is perfect. This is the perfect bag for phone, ID etc.
If you have any questions feel free to ask.
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@aminkarimi6861 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video, thank you. Was looking for a comfortable handlebar and I have found it. Keep it up 👍

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Amin glad I could help! Cheers :)

@garysmith643 Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid ! Keep up the good work!

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary, much appreciated! I hope it was helpful in some way. Cheers

@fredwells_pnwdad Жыл бұрын

Great review! I am impatiently waiting for my Loop bars/bag/grips to be delivered Thursday!! Can’t wait! Cheers!

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Great choice I am confident you will be very happy. Ride safe

@pongkito Жыл бұрын

Agree, shorter stem works for me too, running 60 before then 45mm 7 positive degree, made a lot of difference, the "twitchiness" of a shorter stem was compensated by the wide bars so all good. I'll try to experiment more with different stems like a 60mm with 45 degrees + for a little bit upright position.

@alangladwin4356 2 жыл бұрын

I also use loop bars, and find them very comfortable, I notice yours are set 'level' mine I mount sloping down to the grips a few degrees, this can change the feel of the bars, something other people may want to trial when setting up their bars.

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan. I had them tilted downward for all last summer, But I thought I'd try bringing them up a bit and it made a world of difference for me because of my back and neck issues. But yes for sure the bar level is going to play a huge roll in comfort. Cheers

@robertjackson2069 10 ай бұрын

nice informative video thank you

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures 10 ай бұрын

Your very welcome. Have a great day.

@reeceholmes8546 2 жыл бұрын

apart from being practical I think they look great on your bike, thanks man

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Reece I agree they look bad ass. It took a bit for me to get used to the look but now I love it. Thanks for watching

@amitkumar-wj8gn 2 жыл бұрын

I have been trying (in vain) to get these in India, but they have been out of stock for over a year here. I finally got Surly Corner Bar after months of waiting, cannot wait to get them on and give them a try. Gotta say, alt bars these days have us spoilt for choice. Between two generations of Velo Orange Bars, Soma Bars, Jones Loop Bars, Surly Corner bar and so many more, I would never wish to go back to drop bars or flat bars for long distance, relaxed riding. Not to mention, MTB components are so much more affordable than their road counterparts. :)

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Amit I agree it's al about the comfort! It is awesome that there are so many choices now days! Cheers

@michaelshireman9075 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks Michael! You are the very first to do this. Very much appreciated. Ride Safe :)

@petesig93 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, shorter stem, sore back and neck on long days...... I have that. It is a terminal disorder, no cure. They call it *age* !! I used to run a bike with a nice low handlebar height, always. Then I got the Thorn Nomad and it was about 5cm higher at the handlebar. For a long time this was fine. Nine years later with a new fork for the disc brakes I chose to keep the handlebar higher still (must be at least 10cm higher than the old Sedona was) and it is perfectly comfortable; I feel happier being able to sit more upright for a break on long tours and even on climbs sitting upright allows me to spin the pedals easier and climb better. BTW, my son has the old Sedona frame and he had some Jones bars fitted to it (the ones with the gap in front) but now he uses a Surly Moloko bar.

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Peter this aging think is something that is unavoidable. I will just keep adapting as I age so I can stay on the bike. A few years back I would have never considered using bars that look like this...but alas I had to give in to comfort. Cheers

@danielbrown285 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video. I’m dumping my drops on my LHT and looking for a upright position. I think the Jones will do that. I was curious as what shifter and brake system you are using

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel. I am using Shimano XT for everything on my bike. However if you want to safe a few bucks I would look at the Shimano Deore line. Has a lot of the same features as XT and XTR but more affordable and getting rave reviews on the Pinkbike bike reviews. But having said that I have been using XT for 20 years now and has never let me down. Thanks for watching! Cheers

@recyclespinning9839 Жыл бұрын

Great review , been thinking about one. Wish they had in shops, online buying just doesn't give you the hands on ..

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

I agree. I thought about it for some time before ordering. But I am very happy that I did. Cheers

@lancedr6752 2 жыл бұрын

Im also using that bar the only difference is the name, we call it "Loop Bar". Its great for multi-day ride for not so fit people

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lance. Yes many people call it Loop Bar but Jones calls the H-Bar so for review purposes I stuck with that. It's a great bar for anyone looking for comfort fit or not. Myself I am very fit but have had two bad accidents that left me very banged up and these bars have helped me to stay on the bike all day without feeling to beat up. Ride Safe.

@Brackers64 2 жыл бұрын

I like the look of these bars Dean, for an old timer like me anything to help with comfort is a plus. I checked out their website and looks like they have another version with a 2.5" rise on them. Did you consider these at all? Bob...

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob. No for me the 2.5 would be to much . I am only 5'7" and I am riding a medium so the regular bars work better for me. But they would be an attractive option for many. Hey I am leaving on Friday morning to tour but my plans have been slightly changed. I will be riding through the Toronto area around Monday -Tuesday. I was having major issues with my email account and believe it or not I lost your email again!! lol If you send it again I will send you my cell # maybe we can make something happen. y schedule is flexible. Cheers

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Btw the Jones H-Bar is the best upgrade I have made comfort wise. Cheers

@Brackers64 2 жыл бұрын

@@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures Not sure if adding my email to a comment delates the comment? I tried twice but the comment disappears. I have sent email to your account, hopefully it has gone through. Bob...

@willreasoner4384 Жыл бұрын

I have the Jones elevated bar... 2.5 " on my 1120.

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hi Will. How do you like them? Have you used the standard Loop bar like I use before? If so how do they compare? Cheers

@willreasoner4384 Жыл бұрын

@@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures ....ah... well... my bike stays in the corner of my metal building pool room... gets dusted off from time to time. With my prostrate problems and procedures.... this 70 + old man doesn't get it out and around the block much. I haven't rode... since I got the new bars. The bike shop put me on longer cables .... I'll bet it rides just fine... but I have a ways to go yet to know for sure.

@flatheadfletch Жыл бұрын

I use the 2.5 bar also. I use a suspension stem and the extra hight works out perfect with the stem ! If your posture is good with standard loop bar you don’t need the 2.5

@ChrisLoew Жыл бұрын

Maybe I'm dense but would sweeping the bars closer to you require a longer stem to get back to stock reach?

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. Yes it would do that. But the point of alternative shaped bars like this is to offer different riding positions and ultimately what most people are getting them for is comfort and the ability to get in a more upright riding position. If getting in a more upright position is not a concern than there would definitely be better bar choices than the H Bar. Thanks for watching. Cheers

@medicineshoppe169 2 жыл бұрын

Also love the bars - while I have un weighted my wrist, shoulders and neck, I think because of the more upright riding position I have transferred weight to my butt which is not happy. Any suggestions?

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Saddle comfort is a very difficult to give advice on but there are a couple things you could try. Stem length is one way you can adjust riding position by going longer or shorter can make a huge difference. Adjusting your saddle either forward or back on the rails can also make all the difference in the world. Than of course there are padded riding shorts etc...I would highly recommend a bike fitting if you have a good bike shop where you live. I hope I was able to help out but if you have any questions please feel free to ask. Cheers

@soggz4246 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. It’s all to do with you’re ‘sit bones’. The bottom parts of your pelvis. Most bicycles are sold with a 43mm width saddle as standard. Which for a lot of people is too narrow. A shop will measure you’re sit bones by getting you to sit on a special cushion that they will have in the shop. Once you get up from it,you will leave two indents. They are made by your sit bones. The chap will measure them centre to centre. This will denote which width saddle you will need. Then just buy one. You will ride a lot further. All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@soggz4246 I do believe I mentioned to get a proper fitting. Cheers

@soggz4246 2 жыл бұрын

@@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures No worries. I just thought I would explain how a ‘saddle fitting’ is done.It can also be done at home,by using a piece of folded up tin foil,and the third step on your stairs,by just sitting on the foil in just your underwear and measuring the indents yourself. All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧

@elachichai 11 ай бұрын

Nice. Could you please compare with Koga Denham?

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures 9 ай бұрын

Sorry I can not as I have zero hands on experience with the Denham. However it does look like a good bar and well made. Sorry for late response, somehow didn't see this. Cheers

@84imreplica 6 ай бұрын

I have a Koga Denham bar, which I really like, but I'm considering purchasing a Jones bar. My only problem with the Koga, and it's a big one, is that there isn't much room on the handlebar between the end of the bar and the horn. The bike I wanted to put the Koga on is electric, and there wasn't enough room to mount the brake levers, shifter, throttle, and power level switch. The Koga's sweep is just about perfect, which makes me wonder if the 45 degree sweep on the Jones bar might be a bit too much.

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures 6 ай бұрын

@84imreplica the degree of sweep on Jones bar may not be right for everyone, comfort on a bike is very different for each individual. For me the 45 degree back sweep is perfect for my wrist problems for others the Denham would be better...it's kind of like saddles, very difficult to give advice on. Thanks for the comment. Cheers

@timkistle7458 Жыл бұрын

At one point you mention the bar you switched from, to the Jones H bar. Can you post a link to that other bar?

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hello. I am pretty sure they are no longer in production. But you may be able to find them online somewhere as old stock. I really do not recommend them at all however. Very uncomfortable for touring. Cheers

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Btw. I still have the old bars. If you live in Canada I might be able to ship them to you if you really want them. Cheers

@yassirtsouli5002 10 ай бұрын

I had question this loop bar is it confortable for kong trip ?

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures 10 ай бұрын

Hello! Long trips are what it does best! I wouldn't use anything else for long distance. Cheers

@auggiemarsh8682 4 ай бұрын

what feed bag are you using?

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures 4 ай бұрын

Hey Auggie. It's a Oveja Negra Chuckbucket. Great bag. Here is a link if you want to check it out. Cheers. www.ovejanegrabikepacking.com/collections/handlebar-bags/products/chuckbucket-handlebar-bag