handlebar/grip advice

General Fixed Street
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Hey All,

my previous topic on pedal advice for my newly purchased Surly Steamroller went so well I thought I’d pick all your brains for handlebar and grip advice for my new bike as well.

The Surly came with drop bars but I prefer flatbar for short commuting around the city.

My last fixie had a Nitto Kishimen flatbar and Champ grips which were fine but I found the bar to be a little too straight.

Any suggestions on a good not-so-straight flatbar? And where I could get one? I do use a front brake if that affects choice?

Also grips. Can anyone recommend favourites?

Cheers for any advice given!

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btw…free to a good home. some 40cm Profile AirWing bars with grip attached.

pickup in Fitzroy.

yes, ive posted this in classifieds as well

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Sushis - from Dan at Shifter - and shorten them up by 50/60mm each side

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or alternatively shorten them to 50mm each side :sunglasses:

but in all seriousness the ramen bars hes had polished look sweet.

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Ceres’ Bikeshed has brand new alloy low risers for $5 each which they just got in from a bike store. Picked up 2 of them on the weekend. They look great and are super cheap. Can even chop them down and do all adjusting there on sight. Open Friday and Saturday from 11ish.

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Do you have a photo, or a make & model?

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Just grab some old risers of a dumpster/hard rubbish bike and chop them down a bit until you get an idea of what’s a good fit. That way it won’t matter if you stuff it up.
Or, for $5 grab some of those mentioned.

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They had a bunch of different types. One I got is a Kalin bar, serial says: MTB-AL-153.
They seem to be good quality.

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Have you considered something other than risers/flat?

I have a couple sets of Cinelli Valencias that are super comfy. Also Nitto B258AA are realatively flat, but have a nice sweep and shape that allow a couple hand positions.

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For grips, either Oury’s or Big Cheese are good.