BIKE HANDLEBARS EXPLAINED [FIXED GEAR]

It’s important that bicycle riders choose the right handlebars for their bike to maximize their riding experience. In today’s video, Jackson breaks down a few different fixed gear handlebar types and rates them according to different criteria: comfort, control, tricks, speed, and aesthetics. From bullhorns, drop handlebars, and riser handlebars to BMX-style bars, each handlebar has pros and cons that suit different rider needs. Jackson brings a unique experience with freestyle trick riding that will help riders choose the best bars to suit their needs.
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0:00 - INTRO
0:33 - BACKGROUND
1:19 - TAPE AND GRIPS
1:41 - CRITERIA
1:57 - BULLHORNS
4:16 - BULLHORN RATINGS
5:28 - INTEGRATED HANDLEBARS
6:01 - STEM LENGTH
6:20 - INTEGRATED CONS
6:39 - DROPBARS
8:15 - HOODS
9:02 - DROP RATINGS
10:03 - BMX BARS
10:51 - RUFF BIKE CO
11:21 - BMX BARS
12:41 - BMX BAR RATING
13:17 - COMFORT BARS
13:55 - COMFORT BAR RATING
14:48 - RISER HANDLEBARS
15:48 - NARROW BARS
16:26 - RISER FLATS RATING
17:09 - RANKINGS
18:21 - CONCLUSIONS

[@wallacepelletier698]

Ive been riding fixed gear since the early 70's I'm 62 now and still ride fixed gear. I've always loved the pursuit bars and the mustache bars but I can't find them anymore been looking for years now. You have me a fantastic laugh that narrow bars with the pink grips i had on a fixed gear many years ago the exact same bars and grips lol. Memories lol. Keep on fixie riding ill keep riding fixed till I can no longer ride

[@JonahTheBona415]

badass

[@mattgunter2106]

Nitto still makes the RB-21! If I'm not mistaken that's the bullhorn featured in the video just with the "up" bit at the end cut off

[@maxwellcoates3493]

Lane splitter bars were the funniest trend I followed back in the day cuz what on earth and I threading the needle through that’s more narrow than my cranks let alone my whole body

[@FOADGang]

Hahahah yes this is so true.

[@sprtsfrnd9063]

For myself the most comfortable and also the most aestetic are the risers, just love the style of a fixed with them

[@Glassgate]

Suicide bars are such 2010 throw back!

[@casualpr]

Please make the dummy hoods !!!! I used to run some 3d printed ones but took off the bars to do some fun stuff but ended up breaking them and the guy who made them stopped manufacturing. Really helpful accessories !

[@marcotighiliu2319]

I can help u out with a 3d model if u want.

[@G60syncro]

Roadie here so I obviously run drops but when it came down to building my winter bike, I took a long hard look at my beloved cyclocross and checked off whatever I didn't use on my crappy winter ride. I found an old alloy frameset the same size as the CX and close in geometry and set about replicating it in winter mode. First thing to go was the drops, you never seek aero when barrelling down a snowy street! So I found a combo of bullhorns and stem that nailed the riding position of riding on the hoods on my summer bike and got rid of a bit of useless metal in the process! They also make my winter bike look super aggressive and fast (though it's not!) I love the bullhorns!!

[@luckygoldpanda]

def interested in faux/dummy hoods

[@ForestKim]

YES to the faux hoods!!!

[@Glassgate]

Audio cuts out during the bmx bar section @FOAD

[@gijsvanoostrom9611]

they didnt with me, maybe something wrong on your end?

[@FOADGang]

Thank you! Was editing way too late and accidentally dropped the audio out. I cut that little section out.

[@HtetPhoneHlan]

Finally your are back I was waiting for an months to as you how to stand inside the frame while riding tutorial please I'm your biggest fan!

[@topbanana3413]

Man, I have just been looking into new handlebars for my fixed gear... crazy!

[@LEIFONEISM]

I use the “weirdo” beach cruiser looking bars, but I cut the ends down so I can thread through traffic. I can bar spin with them. But it can hit my knee when I’m doing a backward circle sometimes. For a while I was living on the edge no bar tape and bar ends i was very worried about getting cored. Luckily that didn’t happen. Thank you for the video, the weirdo bars are cool too me, looks dynamic but is actually slower. Also can grab the middle. I always only wanted to ride sparrow bars and I’m now living my dream.

[@manhgaming2310]

yeaddd .I love this bro

[@tay-lore]

I love the look of those tiny snub flat bars. If I didn't have any hills to climb, I may have rocked those. I've got brakes on my fixed gear solely for descending steep hills so my drops feel really nice in every position. I have thought a lot about making little nubs to replace the hoods and brakes when I move off of this hill

[@jacobruff5521]

I second the value of bar ends. This was incredible, Jackson! Comprehensive and thorough recap. Love it.

[@meemoprohodeel7345]

I really love my mustache bar! The cool thing besides the look is that the grip width also makes fit more aero when you hold the bar close to the stem and more straight when you hold the bar near the ends, which are closer to the saddle

[@mh_dot_fm]

Living in a rural area with literal pothole fields on some roads switching beloved bullhorn for a riser was a speed choice since only with that control you can actually survive some sections riding like 20 mph or more.

[@Glassgate]

My favourite bars for fixed is definitely risers with flats coming at a close second. I tried drops but I am not comfortable riding in the drops or hoods. Gonna definitely consider some bull horns later on. Great video as always! #bullhorncomeback

[@B_COOPER]

If you don’t enjoy drops then you might have a difficult time with bullhorns.

[@Raykazen]

@Glassgate drop are only good if you want to ride aggressively and build some speed. Everything else is better for city riding & handling

[@fuzer0]

My first fixed gear had drop bars and also was the first time I actually gave them a fair chance since I used to only ride porteur bars (an old version of the mustache bars). I actually got to like them and since I had never ridden drops with hoods I didn't miss the hoods. Surprisingly enough I was able to learn how to fakie a lot faster with pursuit bars and I feel the most comfortable riding them since my city is pretty hilly and there's nothing like climbing with pursuit bars, they also helped me getting comfortable riding with my hands super close to each other on the flats. The flat bars are ok but I like riding fast and apart from fish and chips I don't see any benefit for my riding style. The track drop bars are my least favorite, I find them super uncomfortable in any riding position. I also had mustache bars for my track packing set up because I thought they were gonna be more comfortable for the long rides but completely destroyed my wrists 😢 I also have some bull horns which I only use in winter when it snows or when it rains, I just feel like they give me enough control without having to stretch as much as I would have to with the pursuit bars. Oh, I almost forgot I had cruiser bars for a while on a typical dutch style bike which I ended up destroying o.o

[@coolpool1964]

For commuting and having fun on my Wabi special I really enjoy my titanium bullmoose handlebar with a positive angle at the stem plus nice up & backsweep. Pretty light (355 grams) for 700 mm width and 110 mm at the stem and it feels just great.

[@SubOptimal_]

I agree with the hoods, definitely my favorite place to my hands, if you manufacture one, ill be the first to buy!

[@wiffleseal9236]

ruff bike co easter egg

[@RASirie1]

I need the RUFF Top cap! 🔥

[@marcotighiliu2319]

Staying on the hoods of a drop bar with brakes is indeed the most confy so having a dummy piece of plastic would be cool buy I'd still run rissers for the usability.

[@astroturtel4807]

Some people do with dropbars is that they put brake hoods and remove the levers they don't look as slick but it's pretty comfortable, or hanya brakeless hoods

[@wranian]

Went from bull horns to 78cm risers. This is perfect for me.

[@tonka4512]

Riser bar for me🎉

[@kanzatokamikaze]

bro that saddle is beeeeaultiful

[@user-dv5so5mt5c]

We put brakehoods or rb STI here on our drop bars for comfort and climbing faster it's also great for stopping

[@scalerper4523]

LETSS GOOOO

[@insertnamehere8686]

I'm rocking some pink anodized origin8 stash bars on my Fuji Track

[@KEIRINSTREETS]

Nice video. I personally always liked to ride with risers and I still have one that is waaaaaay too narrow. There are many options for 3D printing dummy hoods online.

[@christophernewton4481]

Nitto for shred bars are great

[@notpablo8369]

i build my ss/fixed with a bullhorn and some time trial brake levers🔥

[@bearclaw10]

i ride mustache bars on my bike and I love them

[@roguecode2354]

If I could only do one kind it would be the road style type of drops, but I switch around to my other track drops and riser/flat bars depending on how I am feeling.

[@garygary6032]

DO ITTTTTTT i really wanna see you guys start making some dummy hoods

[@SedatedGhostwriter]

Seeing as you ride in denim pants, how do you make them last longer on the seat? I keep getting shreds.

[@SolarizeYourLife]

There are two items bike makers should not sell as part of any bike.... The seat and handlebars...allow the buyer to choose the items...

[@andrewbowers9670]

What are people thoughts on aliexpress titanium bullmoose handlebars? Specifically (TIRIS Titanium Integrated Handlebar) The nitto bullmoose bars are sold out I can’t find them.

[@erwincachu6252]

Make hoods for drop barz plzzz!!

[@MetalPanic]

Old Truva BooBar my love!

[@velofixed]

widebar only !

[@OzzyMcBean]

I have a t-shirt idea for you! "Broken heart - fixed gear" :'D I think it's pretty funny anyways.

[@ihavsnot]

New item in the backround 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀

[@garret9068]

😮😮😮

[@mikkelfix]

Please make the dummy hoods 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ziyo3977]

There are Faux hoods or Devil hoods that already exist but yeah i like your idea ngl

[@gigibit2060]

8:55 It would be super cool if those dummy brake levers would function as horns and you could upload your tone on it. Just an idea from a product designer 😉

[@davedaclan368]

may I ask what ratio your using? im just curios

[@B_COOPER]

Dummy hoods would be awesome, even more if they were clickable for us fidgeting ones.

[@rost191]

you should really try minivelo fixed gears

[@zoinked1351]

townies!

[@fin41]

you can 3d print dummy hoods

[@rusellmuyon]

What about Takhion bar's?

[@the_blair_bike_project]

I ride a carbon version (copy) of the Surly corner bar on my city/commuter bike. But it's not a fixie. I like the range of grip position but 0/10 for tricks

[@event4216]

Don't be afraid to experiment and don't replay cliches. Try handlebars and choose according to your body capabilities and riding style. No need to use track bars for slow coffee rides or you aren't stretchy just because bike came w/ 'em or they are considered cool. Don't risk with superwide MTB bars if you mostly ride in traffic and don't do tricks. FG these days is about utility and fun instead of pure style and being trendy.

[@dextermiguel21]

for the dummy hoods, we just use the hanya brakeless hoods

[@jokerlew]

What bout time trial bars

[@chmpsone]

makaframa??? hahah real og mess bars 2010 nostalgics

[@215drizzy]

As a non Apple Watch owner I was wondering what he was wearing

[@mynewcolour]

Dildo bars and Ouri grips like it’s 2007 🤟🏽

[@jacksonledford6874]

What about only aero bars nothing else

[@moshdee456]

Bullhorns feel like riding with a yoke

[@floum9114]

this bar is aerodinahu

[@letskeepearthgreen]

Jackson, MAKE THE DUMMY HOODS!

[@psychoaiko666]

Nah fam widebars are trash

[@thebrunoserge]

Biking DOES stink. God I hate it so much. Dangerous too. And so overpriced. Disgusting, 0/10 can't recommend

[@nugget2835]

really need some top 10 beginner trick (beside stand,skid)🥲