i got a similar effect when took the bars off a thrown out cheap cruiser and put them on my 20+ year old trek 800 (stepthrough version), its really comfy!
I totally want to learn how to install pedals like that! 😆 When I put butterfly bars on my 1992 Crossroads, I just used the quill stem that came with the bike. I should have bought an adapter so I could use modern stems and saved myself the hassle of sliding a butterfly bar into the quill stem.
Hahah installing pedals like that is prettty good, saves a bit of time 😂 ! Oh ya to install on a quill stem you have to becareful not to scratch, the modern stem def makes it easier
I just installed these on my old mountain / touring bike. It will be spring time up here soon and I'm looking forward to some laid back adventures! Looks like I will have to lengthen my back brake cable but the front is fine.
@@garysprojects Update, I love these bars! They took some getting used, going up hill felt a little wobbly but it's fine now. I thought they we a bit too commuter orientated at first but then I discovered the downhill rides are so kushy, no wrist lockup over the bumps even while using rigid forks. I got the raw steel version cause they looked so good but lots of little rust spirals have already started to pop up. I would recommend the chrome plated ones if that bothers ya.
Good cruiser music. I just changed my old flat bars to bars similar to yours. I'm hoping to avoid hand numbness. It does seem to make you higher up and give you better visibility.
Yeah you might have to get them direct for now! Website in description, or you could check their stockists too, I think they have a few usa ones, can’t remember about uk
I think wider bars need a shorter stem because it makes your grip wider, therefore shortening your reach. Having the bars higher should shorten the reach too, but on this bike the bars ended up around the same height
@@garysprojects Ah okay great info Gary thanks ! have a frame thats one size smaller so im thinking of a set up that will allow me yo avoid a super long stem
These are so sick! Do bigger bars like these make it easier or harder to ride no hands? I just ordered some Wald 872's for the trail breaker and really look forward to having a nicer ride for my dodgy arm. I might have to look into the magic bars for my other bike now. Cheers man.
Does anyone know what to google to buy one of those headset spacer expander things he tightens here? I have a old trek and the headset always comes loose - I'd like to try one of these
Nice one Gary you have outdone yourself!
Thanks champ i appreciate that! ✌️😊
The bars look very comfy…that’s what I like them most👍🏻😃thanks for new cool impressions and spots around your place😎CU🙂👋🏻
Hell ya ! Yes very comfy indeed ! I like them too cheers ! 😊😊
Really sweet looking bars. Thinking about putting them on a 80’s Trek project. Your vids are inspirational.🤙🏽
Hell ya! That would be sick. Cheers man i appreciate that 🙏
love that bridge over the yarra
Hell ya nice bridge
Those are DA BOMB bars! look awesome and from what you said ride great!
Cheers man!! Ya love em super fun!
I've got Some bars like that but mine aren't as wide and the way your hands sit on the handlebars feels so natural The way your hands are positioned 🙂
Ahhh yes the wider feels a little bit more natural, specially when doing downhill on rough terrain!
Love your videos! Keep up the good work!
Cheers Nate i appreciate that, will do my best!
Thanks
No worries 👍
i got a similar effect when took the bars off a thrown out cheap cruiser and put them on my 20+ year old trek 800 (stepthrough version), its really comfy!
Hell ya! Definitely a great way to change up the bike! Cheers !
Done this also is really fun and so much cheaper
love your vids! please keep doing what you do:)
Cheers man I will do my best!
I totally want to learn how to install pedals like that! 😆 When I put butterfly bars on my 1992 Crossroads, I just used the quill stem that came with the bike. I should have bought an adapter so I could use modern stems and saved myself the hassle of sliding a butterfly bar into the quill stem.
Hahah installing pedals like that is prettty good, saves a bit of time 😂 ! Oh ya to install on a quill stem you have to becareful not to scratch, the modern stem def makes it easier
Excelente MTB ,me encanta , buen armado, saludos desde Colombia
Thank you sir i appreciate that! Greetings from Melbourne australia!
I just installed these on my old mountain / touring bike. It will be spring time up here soon and I'm looking forward to some laid back adventures! Looks like I will have to lengthen my back brake cable but the front is fine.
Hell ya dude!! Haha yeasss they are a bit wider so def effects your cables depending on what you had before. Keen to know what you think of them!
@@garysprojects Update, I love these bars! They took some getting used, going up hill felt a little wobbly but it's fine now. I thought they we a bit too commuter orientated at first but then I discovered the downhill rides are so kushy, no wrist lockup over the bumps even while using rigid forks. I got the raw steel version cause they looked so good but lots of little rust spirals have already started to pop up. I would recommend the chrome plated ones if that bothers ya.
Awesome glad you like them ! Ya so kushy! Mine haven’t rusted yet but maybe you can use a little wd40 to get it off ? Anyways super fun bars !
@@garysprojects I'll let them go wild for now as it's rainy season up here. Next on my list is your front the rack design!
Good cruiser music. I just changed my old flat bars to bars similar to yours. I'm hoping to avoid hand numbness. It does seem to make you higher up and give you better visibility.
Cheers man I think it will do the job !
Those bars need to be wrapped with bartape. That gives you multiple hand positioning
That’s a good option 👍
Love those Deore lx levers.
Cheers man they are great! Nice to be able to adjust the leverage of them too with the different settings !
yarra looking lovely and brown :)
Hahah classic yarra, tide was low I think
beauty!
They really are !
I've got the same blue LX groupset on my current bike, and was thinking about some swept back bars for it to try and fix finger numbness.
Nice !! It’s a good group , very solid. I like the levers on the swept back bar, pretty comfortable and solid
Awesome bars! Looks like I need two more bikes to put these on... Hahaha!
Hahah that’s always the way !! 😂😂😂
They’re cool but I can’t seem to find anywhere that sells them, or the wormbar. I live in uk so that could be the problem 🤷♂️
Yeah you might have to get them direct for now! Website in description, or you could check their stockists too, I think they have a few usa ones, can’t remember about uk
Where is this ride? Love the trail network and paved areas. Looking at options for my MB-3 and MB-1, these are on the list!
just in melbourne near studley park ! cheers mate super fun
This is an old request but could you build a mullet dirt jumper as 24/26 that's what I'm doing.
Ay mate I did a 24 inch wheels swap video on my Kona, I show the mullet on it, def brings the front end up more!
Do wider bars requier a shorter stem ?
Also, does having your quill stem height super high requier a shorter stem?
I think wider bars need a shorter stem because it makes your grip wider, therefore shortening your reach. Having the bars higher should shorten the reach too, but on this bike the bars ended up around the same height
@@garysprojects Ah okay great info Gary thanks ! have a frame thats one size smaller so im thinking of a set up that will allow me yo avoid a super long stem
These are so sick!
Do bigger bars like these make it easier or harder to ride no hands? I just ordered some Wald 872's for the trail breaker and really look forward to having a nicer ride for my dodgy arm. I might have to look into the magic bars for my other bike now.
Cheers man.
Thanks man! Yeah not sure hahah I haven’t tested it. I would assume maybe smaller bars would be easier because less weight ? Not sure though! Cheers!
@@garysprojects I will tell you my experience when they arrive :)
@@benvg Hahaha awesome! Looking fwd to the answer ! 😂
Existe uma versão deste guidão para bike 29?
This would work
these look awesome. does anybody know if they are they available in the us?
Looks like crust bikes and happy go bikes stock them in the USA ! Cheers
@@garysprojects bummer doesn't appear so....
@@johnzee691 ahh dang maybe you can get them to order in
Tempted to get some but they're a little hefty at 900 grams....
Ya they are full cromo, fun & strong tho , but of course up to you to decide 👍
Any bar end shifter action on those sweet bars?
Good question! I actually haven’t tried so I’m not sure !
@@garysprojects trying to find some good rise and sweep bars with bar end capability to make my VTG MTB a comfy long distance ride...
@@markjames007 mmm I think velo orange make some riser bars that accept bar ends! Give ‘em a check out !
@@garysprojects riding their VO Klunkers atm, amazing ride but not compatible? Was looking at Nitto Bosco but not sure about them either...
Ten speed Dia-Compe shifters look sweet, need the comfy bars to suit 😎
Does anyone know what to google to buy one of those headset spacer expander things he tightens here? I have a old trek and the headset always comes loose - I'd like to try one of these
Ahhh not sure if they make them anymore , I think the one up components stem has one integrated but that’s all I know of! Cheers