26mm clamp compact bars

[fiataccompli]

I guess I have finally given in to the idea that I prefer the positioning of compact bars, This creates a bit of a dilemma for me since I have a number of vintage road bikes and for some of these I would like to (at least try) use a compact bar, but I want to preserve the aesthetics of the quill stem. I just looked this morning & it appears the Civia Emerson bar that I've used twice is not showing up in anyone's inventory, so I figured I'd ask here if there is anyone else who has found a nice "compact" drop bar with a 26mm clamp area. I'm not looking for anything exotic...simply something comparable in safety/quality to the '80s vintage bikes I'd be using it on & preferably silver vs. black. Thanks in advance.

added: doing a search, I've found a couple sold out models...also found an old post of mine in the 'marketplace' section, but I suppose since then I had tried a couple of the Civia bars but now can't find more easily...

[mvrider]

Looks great on my wife's bike (ml[/URL] http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?p=1558815).


http://store.somafab.com/hwyonebar.html (http://store.somafab.com/hwyonebar.html)

[Admiral Ackbar]

deda piega, they are dead cheap too. I've got a pair on my bike and quite like them. they are a PITA to get into a quill stem tho

[AngryScientist]

origin-8 makes a good compact bar with 26.0 clamp size. have them on my quill stemmed bikes.

[fiataccompli]

Well thanks. ..looks like there are ample choices for the bar, though silver is not so common. I get it...guess that makes for a very small niche market

[thirdgenbird]

The soma bar comes in silver. Very nice for the price but as mentioned, these bends are a pain to get in a quill.

[David Tollefson]

I think Dimension short/shallow (75/120 I think) come in a 26 clamp. QBP -- just about any shop should be able to get them, and also cheap as dirt.

ETA -- sorry, I just noticed you prefer silver. I think these are only available in black.

[sparky33]

Nitto M106

[phcollard]

Nitto M106

You beat me to it.

Nitto makes several "compact" shaped handlebars. Quite hard to find here in NA but I know a few who were happy ordering here : http://www.alexscycle.com/handlebars/road-1-2/

[weiwentg]

I guess I have finally given in to the idea that I prefer the positioning of compact bars, This creates a bit of a dilemma for me since I have a number of vintage road bikes and for some of these I would like to (at least try) use a compact bar, but I want to preserve the aesthetics of the quill stem. I just looked this morning & it appears the Civia Emerson bar that I've used twice is not showing up in anyone's inventory, so I figured I'd ask here if there is anyone else who has found a nice "compact" drop bar with a 26mm clamp area. I'm not looking for anything exotic...simply something comparable in safety/quality to the '80s vintage bikes I'd be using it on & preferably silver vs. black. Thanks in advance.

added: doing a search, I've found a couple sold out models...also found an old post of mine in the 'marketplace' section, but I suppose since then I had tried a couple of the Civia bars but now can't find more easily...

I got a civil Emerson from my bike store in May. I think they ordered through QBP. Is it just that nobody has any on hand, or are the distributors also out of stock?

[thisistecumseh]

+1 on the Soma Highway One. I was in the same boat, looking for a compact bar for my 1994 XO-3. Nice flat top and comfortable hand positions all around.

http://i.imgur.com/qYhhAZ3.jpg (http://imgur.com/qYhhAZ3)