Idea for a different shape of drop handlebar

I have to share this one important fact, and don't take this the wrong way, cos i'd love this design of bars myself, how will you slide your brakes on ? i.e on the the flats of the bars ?

I run cross levers, but as it's been pointed out above, any of the bmx brake levers are hinged. If I wanted to run drop levers of bullhorn levers then why would I be considering putting a join and corner right where they would attach?!

wouldn't it be better if someone designed a proper hood kinda thing to clamp on to drop bars ?

I can see your point, Dylan. It would probably make more sense to just get some kind of plastic insert that you wrap your tape over - as smallfurry suggested, but something specifically designed. I was trying to design something new and push the boundaries without just using what is currently available or close to being available. Although, again, designing a set of 'nubbins' to go on the bars for comfort might actually be sale-able within the fixed market, but much, much cheaper to produce and more people would be willing to try them as they'd be removable.

To solve the drops being too close together, perhaps a straight bar, clip on drops and bar ends?

Not entirely sure you're on the same page as us here. If you wanted wider bars then you could just pick a pair of drops that are46cm wide or something, but you couldn't use bar ends as you's still only have horns then. If we're going to weld/braze sections on to the bars then I could just start with some straight bars and put 2 extra pieces on either side to get the size/shape I want.

All post should be started late at night. It's obviously where all the solutions are to be found.

I concur! Beer also often helps.

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Cheers Josh!