Gravel / Gravé / Gnarmac / Groad / ATB

Give Brixton Cycles a ring see if they one on display / built up

I'm fancying a new set of handlebars for a change. Quite fancying something with flat tops as I find it quite comfy to rest the hands on (not for aero purposes), but I'm also tempted to give a flared drop a go to see how I get on with them.
Is there a bar out there for me that would have both?
(I'm on an alu budget here not carbon)

Ritchey evomax has 31,8mm tops that are slightly flattened - very comfortable. Also has some moderate flare. The Comp version is pretty cheap too.

Ritchey evomax

Nice, will have a look now

You're welcome

Yes. These. Tops are super comfy and the flare is excellent

Looking for some advice on Arkose sizing...

A medium 2020 Arkose with the stock 80mm stem and no spacers has a stack of 607 and reach of 464.

A small Arkose with a 100mm stem and 10mm of spacers has a stack of 603 and reach of 469.

My current road bike has a stack of 594 and reach of 469.

And yes, before anyone asks, I have already test-ridden both setups at my local Evans! Although only on the road.

The medium seemed more "flickable", the small more stable.

Having not owned a gravel bike before, which setup would be more suitable for a 50/50 mix of road and gravel/bridleways/light trails?

I'm 5ft 10 with 31-inch inside leg, which the size charts say is definitely a medium, but the stack and reach really aren't all that different in the above setups...

@BareNecessities by 'flickable' do they mean chuckable?

Numbers mean little, I’d go for 90mm stem on a medium in my head

Sizing down is #pro
Small.

I think so!

No. Whilst both chucking and flicking can be performed simultaneously, they are both distinctly separate actions

Longer, taller bike will be more sure footed off-road.

And less fun on road which for most people is the majority of use

Anyone got inspiration for a flat / riser bar build?

After riding my surly so much Drop bars don’t fill me with joy so fancy trying something else

Thread title is accurate. I’m just gonna get an arkose. Really liked my test ride. A bit harsh on the shitty road surface but nothing a carbon seat post can’t fix

https://www.lfgss.com/comments/15033395/

Those numbers look a bit off kilter

Here is the one from Evans with different reach and stem measurement that are consistent with the increase in size

You don't need a carbon post with 45c tires. Just drop some pressure

Arkose is stiff but very adaptable, as the clearance allow a much more border choice of tyres and pressure.

Okay, drop to flat/riser idea out.

Surly truck stop bars in, 48cm. Anyone got any?

Surly truck stop bar

Is that bar supposed to make up for their tiny head tubes ;-)

I can only imagine!

This is for a transition rapture.

What would be the steel equivalent of the arkose?

Maybe a Ribble?