Well, the web shop recommendation corner is back again.
Today, I’m introducing my personal favorite flat handlebar.
SimWorks Mowmow Crmo Bar
Material：CrMo Steel
Color：Dullbright, Chrome
Width：700mm
Price：¥9,350(tax included)
In a market flooded with aluminum and carbon, I love its hardcore commitment to CrMo steel right from the start.
Because it uses slender CrMo pipes, it creates a clean overall silhouette when paired with a stem that has a 25.4mm clamp diameter. It’s not lightweight, but it has a nice, substantial feel to it. That sturdiness, which comes from its weight, provides a sense of security while riding.
It features a 38mm rise and an exquisite back sweep and up sweep. I have no idea what thought process led to this solution, but it’s a perfect balance in every respect.
The 700mm width is also a wonderful point.
When bars are wider than 700mm, I feel like they're too long and want to cut them down, but I’m too cheap(?) to actually do it. And 650-680mm feels too short…
In that regard, 700mm is neither too long nor too short—it’s the perfect width.
The Best Handlebar for Track Bikes
It’s a very simple handlebar. Because of that, it perfectly matches track-style bikes that are slim and stripped of all excess.
I only do simple tricks like skids and standings, but this is also the top choice of my senior, Yuya, who is the type to spin and jump on a track bike. (This should make my recommendation more convincing. Thanks, Yuya-san.)
It’s not just about looks; it’s practically easy to use as well.
A Note of Caution!
Because it uses thin-walled CrMo piping, bar end caps like those from NITTO or the SimWorks Sim Drop won’t fit properly unless you modify the insert section.
For the 22mm size intended for flat bars, the rubber part is too loose, and the 24mm size for drop bars is too big to fit; plus, the flange is wider than the bar diameter, so it won’t sit flush and ends up looking like a mushroom. (You won’t notice this if you put on grips, though.)
For 22mm, wrap it with electrical tape to build it up.
For 24mm, try using a grinder or cutter to shave it down until it fits just right.
It takes a bit of work, but it’s such a great combination that I highly recommend it!
In short, this is my favorite handlebar, so I want everyone to use it! Just Buy it!
The sticker set that comes with SimWorks handlebars. Actually, there is a glitter version.
If you get the glitter version, you might just be super lucky!