"We're going to the mountains!"
When invited with those words, I spent a long time agonizing over which bike to take for some fun.
Should I put skinny knobby tires on my road bike? No, hearing about the route—lots of climbing and descending—it felt a bit unreliable...
Wait, I have that adventure bike that I downsized to 650B wheels and fitted with fat tires! That’s it! Since I’m at it, why not swap out the multi-purpose handlebar for one that’s longer—perfect for those mountain rides—so I can really get a firm grip on the bike when it’s bouncing around!
【SIMWORKS BY NITTO】
Little Nick Bar
Material : CrMo Steel
Width : 700mm
Wight : 508g av
Rise : 0mm
Sweep : 15 deg.
Center Diam : 25.4mm
Bar Diam : 22.2mm
Color : Silver & Black
Price : ¥6,000-
A long, flat bar with zero rise and just a gentle 15-degree sweep back toward the rider.
The slender 25.4mm center diameter combined with the specific, moderate flex of chromoly steel turns the vibrations from your tires against the ground into a pleasant rhythm.
Because of its simple form, it feels natural from the very first ride. Whether you’re out on a mountain adventure or just riding through your familiar city streets, this is the kind of handlebar that—while a bit cheeky—you can’t help but love for how it lets you truly feel the joy of riding a bike.
I kept mine uncut to have full freedom in the mountains, but it’s also perfectly fine to trim it down and install it on a commuter bike.
No matter where you cut it or where you hold it, this bar is fun. I think I’ve just experienced the true freedom that a bicycle has to offer...