Bar None

Blue Lug in Tokyo asked me for a bar design to complement the Black Mountain Cycles frames. I recalled the feel of swept up and back motocross style bars favored by the early mountain bike pioneers. I recall working on a Lawill Pro-Cruiser with such a bar and thinking “this handlebar shape feels super comfortable.” It put my wrists in just the right position. But they were pretty high in the rise department and I like the bars to be no higher than the saddle. So, I came up with a flat bar (hence the name Bar None, as in no rise) with a sweep and shape that, when rotated up gives a bit of rise, but also gives a comfortable platform and puts my wrists in a neutral position.

Fast forward a few months and the Bar None handlebars have arrived. Black or silver.

• Made by Nitto in collaboration with Black Mountain Cycles and Blue Lug
• 780mm wide x 31.8 clamp
• 16 degree sweep with 200mm of grip/lever mount area
• Zero rise or up to 35mm at the end when rotated up
• Generous center section for mounting bags and accessories
• Aluminum 415g
• Black or silver
• Order here: Bar None

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