The Case for Alt Bars

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Drop bars and risers are the standard handlebars, but they're not great for everyone. That's where alt bars come in. Alt bars exist because they solve problems with bike fit, are better for different riding styles that aren't strictly road or mountain biking, and are just plain fun. If you're not a competitive cyclist, alt bars can reinvigorate your love of cycling. Here's the case for alt bars.
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@ItsBunCha 20 күн бұрын

Zachary I purchased a wabi last week , waiting for it to arrive. Thanks for brainwashing me into buying it

@jrnamida5470 17 күн бұрын

Still saving for mine. Maybe towards the end of the year...

@maxmaldonado78 19 күн бұрын

We need a “how to build a cheap fixie bike in 2024” video 🐐

@junka1975 19 күн бұрын

I haven't got drops on any of my bikes but I do have ape hangers on my chopper bicycle and my beach cruiser bike has nice sweeping bars that curve around and are super comfortable. My fixed gear has straight bars. My BMX's are all standard BMX bars and my mountain bikes only have a 10mm rise. They all feel different but once you set your bike up for you, they all feel great. I would say, spend a few days on a new bike to feel it out, if you can't quite get the set up you want then get the upgraded parts. Or if you just feel like a change up on an old bike you love then go for it. Cool video Zach. 😎👍

@baker2niner 19 күн бұрын

nothing more fun than passing roadies with your Wald "Touring" (north road style) bars. they don't hurt speed (gearing might, but not the bars) I have a low stem that positions the body forward, about where the top of race bars would locate. For more aero, center your grip in the center around the stem. I've tried the Nittos and others. The "French style" are too much like tillers on a boat (too swept - straight - back). Most others are too wide or the grip angle too "flat" (like MTB, which hurts me on distance rides). I've found grip angle of the north road style perfect. You're new bars look fine, but a too wide for me.

@Conformist55 20 күн бұрын

A short reach bullhorn is still my favorite style bar by far.

@brianmccallum7749 19 күн бұрын

Dude, totally right about the granola moose. I ride drops and bullhorns but been wanting something a bit different with more of a chill ride but with a range of hand positions. This is fantastic. Ordered the day after your initial comments from the previous video . These are so much fun to ride . I thank you and Velo Orange.

@mikerossi4741 20 күн бұрын

Nitto Jitensha, bullmoose, and albatross are my faves. I tried to like the albastache, but gave up on it. And looking forward to a really cool looking bosco bullmoose, but it’s going on a geared build that hasn’t been built, yet.

@jjjtung 19 күн бұрын

ayeee I've loved my jitenshas

@mysticwolf60 20 күн бұрын

I really dig my redshift kitchen sink bars

@mohongzhi 20 күн бұрын

drop bar only for racing, and for GROUP fast pace riding. That's litterialy all... And all other bars are just free choice for daily use. Even if do solo long distance, TT bar will be better than Drop bar. And actually bull horn bar are also perfect for daily commuting from short to extra long range.

@CT37BN 16 күн бұрын

Have an Orange Crazy Bar, best aftermarket kit I bought for my bike besides a suspension seat post and top fitting saddle.

@protocolsoftheridersofdurian 19 күн бұрын

5:07 things get kind of squirrelly when you're sleeping in the park

@event4216 20 күн бұрын

To me drop bars are alt as I normally use moustache/gullwing bars.

@joelogjam9163 19 күн бұрын

I believe that the top sections of a drop bar where the brake hoods normally attach are called the ramps.

@TroubleshootGamingMeds 20 күн бұрын

Love ur vids fam. Personally unless I'm riding drops, I'm riding risers. To each their own though!

@nyohaku 20 күн бұрын

Noodly drop bars or cyclocross drop bars check all the boxes for me. Swept back and fat at the tops, shallow drop and nice flair for extra width.

@josecarlos5850 20 күн бұрын

0:06 what a beautiful Weis 👀

@jamesdick2604 20 күн бұрын

👌

@bluehathermit 20 күн бұрын

good music choice

@aquabotstudios4444 20 күн бұрын

Hey zach hope your doin well

@HenriksenDolf 20 күн бұрын

I live in Europe and want a Wabi, too.

@tay-lore 20 күн бұрын

I love that bullhorns can be flipped backwards to be townie-like bars, but narrower. I don't like having my arms bowed out with wide bars, but it's nice to be more upright for more easygoing cruises

@TBrownProductions 20 күн бұрын

The case for fixie points back?

@joshuabourdrez2543 20 күн бұрын

Jones H bar with a rise. Steel.

@christopherwebb3517 20 күн бұрын

I have bullhorn handlebars positioned more up than out, with bar-end break levers. I find them more comfortable than they were when they were more forward.