Handlebars

Remember those great Belleri Porteur bars from France? Of course Belleri is long out of business, but those handlebars are still sought-after. So, Velo-Orange decided to make their own Porteur bars. They are 480mm wide; reach is 140mm. The grip area is about 130mm, and they have about 15mm of rise or drop. The clamp area is 25.4mm. The quality and polishing are very nice. The transition from the grip to the curve on the originals was a bit abrupt; The Velo-Orange version has a gentler transition. The curves on both versions are fuller and, we think, prettier than the somewhat similar Champs Elysées bars used on the old Herse bikes. These bars are available in two tubing diameters, 23.8mm road-sized and 22.2mm mountain bike-sized (clamp area is 25.4mm on both): - 22.2mm diameter (MTB-size) bars accept MTB brake levers and clamp-on shifters. They do not work with bar-end shifters. The only inverse levers that work are Dia Compe levers in the 22.2mm size. - 23.8mm diameter (road-size) bars accept standard inverse brake levers, standard bar end shifters, and 23.8mm city brake levers. In short, anything made for road bars fits. They do not accept MTB levers or shifters.

The Pro PLT Compact handlebar is constructed of light and strong AL-2014 DB aluminum. It features a compact bend for an ergonomic position while riding in the drops.

Origin-8's Pro Urban Riser Handlebar is a wonderful ride companion. It's crafted from lightweight, durable 6061-T6 aluminum and delivers a heads-up 50mm rise that's great for keeping an eye on your surroundings. At a skinny 560mm wide, you'll have no trouble picking your way through town. And, it comes in a variety of colors to make sure your ride is the sharpest on the block.

Origin-8's Tiki Handlebar mixes style and function. It's crafted from ultra-light 7075 aluminum and features a road brake lever compatible mustache shape. With it's bold 60mm drop and narrow 515mm width, you'll feel like your flying on every ride.

- Offers brake positioning of a flat bar with the multiple hand positions of a drop bar - Great for commuting, tandems, endurance racing, dirt drop riding - When switching from drops to moustache, go 20-40mm shorter stem extension - Rigid aluminum construction - 51.5cm width - 50mm drop - 95mm reach - 26mm clamp

Rise and shred. A lightweight carbon MTB riser bar born to rip. Where it thrives: In competition, challenging trails What it's built for: Precision, control, durability Highlights: - Carbon fiber construction - Lightweight - 780mm wide, 9 deg backsweep, 4 deg upsweep, 31.8 diameter

XC superstar. Marginal gains aren't just for the road. This XC-focused carbon MTB bar is one of the lightest around. Where it thrives: In competition, challenging trails What it's built for: Precision, control, durability Highlights: - Carbon fiber construction - Lightweight - 760mm wide, 0 rise, 9 deg backsweep, 31.8 diameter

The workhorse. Whether your upgrading your stock parts or looking for something a bit more eye catching, the alloy ONE bar delivers. Where it thrives: The open road, up and down hills What it's built for: Stability, control, efficiency Highlights: - Lightweight aluminum construction - 76mm reach, 125mm drop - 31.8mm clamp size