Handlebars

Sounds to me like you may as well stick to regular drop bars...

So i still cant find a handlebar that suits me on my Bianchi Pista. I liked the original drops, however found that when i was pottering along out of the drops, they are incredibly uncomfortable as their not straigh across the top.

I have also tried a set of easton mtb bars, which give me pain in the outside of my wrists.

Except for a set of profile airwing bullhorns (im about to try) is it worth trying risers or any other sort of handlebar?

The bike is souly used for my london commute daily, so something reasonably narrow is preffered.

If you liked the drops, get some with a straight top?

If you liked the drops, get some with a straight top?

We don't like the use of common sense around here parts.

I like the look of the nitto randonneurs. check out hub jub for alternatives.

BUT....I would not blame wrist pain / pressure solely on handlebars, it could be your whole riding position, your frame is the wrong size etc, forcing your weight distribution too far forward.

im liking these that i have on mine
http://www.velosolo.co.uk/saba.html
slightly wider in the drops than on top but still a flat top
cheap too :)

I personally feel that the ideal town/ commuter handlebar would riser shaped but with short bullhorn extensions on either end for climbing, better sprinting etc - like bar ends but part of the bar. Does such a thing exist?

go for these. click the image

go for these. click the image

Interesting...but ludicrously wide.

FSA Omega handlebars are the best I've ever used. Flat across the top, very shallow drop and very gently curVe on the lower part of the drop.
£25 from Wiggle

I've got some shallow 40cm wide Ambrossio - Campione del mondo bars on my BJ. They look alot like Meek.tv's above TBH. Enough flat on the top for riding in traffic, yet with a nice curve and outward flare down to the drops. This gives loads of room for your wrists when riding the drops, and quite frankly looks nice.
http://www.londonfgss.com/members3147-albums261-picture2185.html

Sounds to me like you may as well stick to regular drop bars...

This would/is be my personal choice.^

The right size bullhorn will give you all the hand positions you have listed as using most though. So if you you really dont use the drops then this could be a good option (puts the brake levers in a nice place, if you use TT levers). If you have some old drops lying around you could alway flip'n'chop em

You would loose the 'first-bend' position on a pursuit bar for example.

im liking these that i have on mine
http://www.velosolo.co.uk/saba.html
slightly wider in the drops than on top but still a flat top
cheap too :)

I use to have those (until a car damage it), really comfortable but required a Cinelli stem (26.4 clamp).

I've got some shallow 40cm wide Ambrossio - Campione del mondo bars on my BJ. They look alot like Meek.tv's above TBH. Enough flat on the top for riding in traffic, yet with a nice curve and outward flare down to the drops. This gives loads of room for your wrists when riding the drops, and quite frankly looks nice.
http://www.londonfgss.com/members3147-albums261-picture2185.html

yeah they're pretty comfortable, I also love the fact you can grab the end of each bar like a bullhorn and still be pretty comfortable.

aserota, if your wrist isn't in-line with your forearm when you ride, then you're likely to pinch your nerve (ta Sheldon!).

I personally feel that the ideal town/ commuter handlebar would riser shaped but with short bullhorn extensions on either end for climbing, better sprinting etc - like bar ends but part of the bar. Does such a thing exist?

Perhaps this ?

I had these on my MTB in the 1990's.

Zoom Brahma bars

http://www.bikepro.com/products/handlebars/zoom_brahm_comb.html

Can someone tell me where i can find a set of these bars...they look like the best setup i've ever seen anywhere...ever.

i think they were hacked off an oak tree...its just luck they were that shape...

when do you use the end bits? i see the point of the others, are they for climbing?
They look like corkscrews.

when do use the end bits? i see the point of the others, are they for climbing?

I use the ends most of the time...totally comfy cruising position because your hands are over the centre line of the bar...also great for climbing too.

what bar tape is that? i need some new brown tape for the condor

I use the ends most of the time...totally comfy cruising position because your hands are over the centre line of the bar...also great for climbing too.

someone at work has some similar shaped bars on their trek. what are the end bits called? are they lizard skins?

Cane creek Ergo grip.
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-Cane-Creek-Cane-Creek-Ergo-Control-Bar-End-Grip-II--Black-11062.htm

Cheap alternative
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-SJSC-SJSC-Ergo-Control-Bar-End-Grip--Black-13134.htm

Also nice.
Serfas Stabilizer II

I've just ordered these, which look a bit poo, but should be comfy.

The bianchi pista bars have a very curved top. I switched to nitto drops after I bent my original bars in a crash and find that the tops are much more usable.