Picked up a set at $44 on velo site. I didn’t even want these but after looking at bar/stem combos of soma options (sparrow, osprey) and a few other brands… I was looking at $150+ just to swap away from my flat surly cheater bars. Excited to put em on!
I bought some of the silver ones when they were on sale (not as big of a sale as this though!) a few months ago just to add to my parts pile, without thinking of how I’d use them. Then a month ago I picked up a nice yellow Apollo vintage fixed gear conversion to add to my quiver and swap stick the Granola Moose bars on there. Perfect match. Love them for exactly the reasons you described. I don’t think I would like them as much on any of my non-fixed gear bikes though.
and then some extensions beneath so you can get more aero... and some vertical brake levers, because that would be more comfortable. Oh wait I just created drop bars💀
@@FerrichromeGood thing even most road/gravel riders don't use the drops because they are too stretched and most people are not pro cyclist. What matters the most is comfort and control for most people, and you will have a lot more control with most flat/alt bars just because they are much wider and the angle is better.
@@b0kix953 oh for sure I’m just trolling. FWIW, I am not competitive at all but I’d say I use my drops about 10-20% of the time. Sure it’s not much but that change in position is nice on long rides
The wrist angle is what helps me most, for long rides. I lived on the coast road in SoCal and watched probably 100s of riders go by each day. No one was in the drops. There is something about passing spandex (comfortably) holding a $12 Wald 8095.
@@richardlu6706 I want a sturdy handlebar with multiple grip positions. I don't care about the weight. Material-wise, I prefer CrMo. So, this handlebar fits my needs really well.
@@henrychang1821How did you figure out that the granola moose bars would be compatible with your bike? I'm interested but unsure, especially regarding the integrated stem
Are Alt bars a Dad thing ? They might be. I love alt bars, I love the different look. And the majority of Alt bars are designed around comfort. Straight bars and Drop bars have there place. But as ive gotten older im apreciating the comfort bars way more.
What would set the use of these bars apart from any other bar is that it would be mandatory to wear a newsboy caps paired with a tweed jacket and you use "swell" to describe your mood.
Sorry Zack. Dork Bars. Wouldn't be caught with these😮 on my, as yet, unfinished fixed gear. They may be useful for look like they're made for Walmart merch'.
ALT FTW!
Velo orange has great handlebars! I love their Crazy bars. Glad they’re being featured somewhere 🙌🏽
I have their Klunker Bar on my Gravel Grinder and its fantastic
Bought these bars bc you pointed out how they were on sale right now, put them on my 90s MTB commuter/grinder build. Loving them.
We are all are slowly aging dude. Nice to ride relaxed bars from time to time.
Picked up a set at $44 on velo site. I didn’t even want these but after looking at bar/stem combos of soma options (sparrow, osprey) and a few other brands… I was looking at $150+ just to swap away from my flat surly cheater bars.
Excited to put em on!
Just placed my order as the video was ending. Never done it quicker in my life, lol
I bought some of the silver ones when they were on sale (not as big of a sale as this though!) a few months ago just to add to my parts pile, without thinking of how I’d use them. Then a month ago I picked up a nice yellow Apollo vintage fixed gear conversion to add to my quiver and swap stick the Granola Moose bars on there. Perfect match.
Love them for exactly the reasons you described. I don’t think I would like them as much on any of my non-fixed gear bikes though.
Maybe wrap the entire bar with handlebar tape so you have cushion everywhere🤷🏼
and then some extensions beneath so you can get more aero... and some vertical brake levers, because that would be more comfortable. Oh wait I just created drop bars💀
@@FerrichromeGood thing even most road/gravel riders don't use the drops because they are too stretched and most people are not pro cyclist.
What matters the most is comfort and control for most people, and you will have a lot more control with most flat/alt bars just because they are much wider and the angle is better.
@@b0kix953 oh for sure I’m just trolling. FWIW, I am not competitive at all but I’d say I use my drops about 10-20% of the time. Sure it’s not much but that change in position is nice on long rides
The wrist angle is what helps me most, for long rides. I lived on the coast road in SoCal and watched probably 100s of riders go by each day. No one was in the drops. There is something about passing spandex (comfortably) holding a $12 Wald 8095.
There has to be a little hammock or bag that can fit in those bars to hold drinks and stuff
Hate the look of those bars but, “My Yuk might be your yum.”
I have a Velo Orange brakeset on my single-speed. Recommend.
Well Zach is having all the fun. 😊
Same here. I just ordered mine after watching the video. I've rarely done it so quickly in my life, too!
How's it working out for you? Was thinking of ordering a pair
@@richardlu6706 I want a sturdy handlebar with multiple grip positions. I don't care about the weight. Material-wise, I prefer CrMo. So, this handlebar fits my needs really well.
@@henrychang1821How did you figure out that the granola moose bars would be compatible with your bike? I'm interested but unsure, especially regarding the integrated stem
Question :can you mount a hadlebar bag like ortlieb or routework on the front cross bar or is that area to curvy?
I’m almost certain I’ll be going with velo orange crazy bars on my current build
i think this is the perfect replacement for my bullhorn bars. i just find myself wanting another hand position that’s more relaxed
Ergonomics and comfort for the win👍
Velo orange klunker bars are my
Favorite handlebars 🤘
Are Alt bars a Dad thing ? They might be. I love alt bars, I love the different look. And the majority of Alt bars are designed around comfort. Straight bars and Drop bars have there place. But as ive gotten older im apreciating the comfort bars way more.
😂
Yaaay! Alt bars for the win!
Is that a BLACK Wabi top cap?! Sick!!
Another question:is anybody making a dedicated bag for the hole , like for the jones bars?
Where did you get that cardigan worn in the wabi ad?
Love my Jones H bar .
would there be some of those with shorter reach "stems"?
Mine came in a week ago. Didnt think Id love them, but Im not going back to anything else
but wait no link in the description?
have you thought of reversing it?
What drop bars you use ?
Does wabi have quick release wheels ?
What would set the use of these bars apart from any other bar is that it would be mandatory to wear a newsboy caps paired with a tweed jacket and you use "swell" to describe your mood.
does it barspin?
Too wide and high for me, but integrated stems are cool.
Maybe jones bar?
Interesting, but width is major concern...
fuckin love bullmooses
Sorry Zack. Dork Bars. Wouldn't be caught with these😮 on my, as yet, unfinished fixed gear. They may be useful for look like they're made for Walmart merch'.
koool tires
It bends so far back that the hand position is rather neutral, I see.
i'm a bullhorn baby since most of my rides are 10-20 miles in an urban setting. i'm too scared to use wide bars!!! you are a brave man zach.
Bro give us the link
Hey man. I know cycling's expensive, but you gotta breathe some life into this channel
Less than 10 seconds in: "I've ridden a lot of alt bars." Ok then, step up and admit how much they're paying you to shill these in particular.
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