Flat bar recommendation for an off road touring bike?

[Liberace]

People swear by Jones bars, but are there any similar less costly options? I would love to find a Bontrager Satellite or Crivitz, but think they are out of production.

[JAGI410]

Soma Eagle, VO Crazy Bar, Used Titec H-bar, Surly Moloko bar

[p nut]

I've got a Jones, and have had Mary and few other bars. For me, just a regular straight bar works. I had one made from Seven ($150 for custom length/sweep). Fantastic bar so far.

[Liberace]

Soma Eagle, VO Crazy Bar, Used Titec H-bar, Surly Moloko bar

thanks for the examples.

[Ken Robb]

You might like something like Rivendell's Moustache bar or their new modified version the name of which I forget. They provide multiple hand positions that work well on/off road.

[MaraudingWalrus]

I just got a moustache bar for an abomination of mine. It's an old nitto bar, I think those are still in production. Mine's 26.0, though.

[Liberace]

Just pulled the trigger on an Origin8 Space II off road bar.

[oliver1850]

Looks a lot like the (Hsin Lung?) bar I used on my old GT. Takes a long stem to make work. Angling it down at the back from how it's pictured made my wrists happier.

[Erik_A]

Jones Loop Bar - 710mm. Worth every penny.

[bmeryman]

Jones bars seem to be working well for a handful of my friends who tour frequently. And I've got one friend who swears by the VO Crazy Bars. He's managed to sway a few folks. My preference is the Jones H bars because I like how handlebar bags can mount to them without moving around and kinking cables as frequently.

[Schmed]

I have a Jones loop and like it, but also think the Ragley Carnegie is a great slightly-less-swept bar. Also check Salsa Bend 2 - available in 2 sweep angles - 17 and 23, I think.

[stephenmarklay]

Jones bars seem to be working well for a handful of my friends who tour frequently. And I've got one friend who swears by the VO Crazy Bars. He's managed to sway a few folks. My preference is the Jones H bars because I like how handlebar bags can mount to them without moving around and kinking cables as frequently.

I hace been wanting to try a crazy bar.

[Liberace]

I hace been wanting to try a crazy bar.

I agree.

[559Rando]

I've been planning a cockpit swap on my beer bike and have my eye on essentially all of these (Jones, Crazy, Moloko, Eagle). Any more feedback from the peanut gallery...errr...I mean forumites? :banana:

[weisan]

I have had Jones and several other multi-hand positions bar in the past, who would have thought the one that I am most comfortable and satisfied with is a cheap (less than $20) butterfly bar that I bought on eBay shipped from China.

I have even used it on gravel rides and it worked fine. Other than allowing multiple hand positions, it's got lots of real estate for hanging accessories, bags what have you.

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[Rada]

People swear by Jones bars, but are there any similar less costly options? I would love to find a Bontrager Satellite or Crivitz, but think they are out of production.

If this is the Bontrager bar you are talking about let me know. I have one that is like new and uncut.

[Liberace]

If this is the Bontrager bar you are talking about let me know. I have one that is like new and uncut.

Yep. That is the one.

[Rada]

Yep. That is the one.

Shoot me a PM if you are interested.

[ptourkin]

Big Jones loop fan here. For storage and hand positions on multi-day tours, I find it very comfortable. If cost is an issue, he came out with a less expensive HG that uses non-butted tubing. It's like $79.

[93KgBike]

...who would have thought the one that I am most comfortable and satisfied with is a cheap (less than $20) butterfly bar that I bought on eBay shipped from China.
http://i59.tinypic.com/so241x.jpg

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[weisan]

Oh 93kg pal, I agree completely!

http://drunkcyclist.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Mario_Cipollini.jpg

[Dad2TnR]

A used Answer 20/20 might fit the bill too. From time to time, On-One has some cheaper alternatives. Soma Osprey is cheaper and mimics the Jones closely. There's also the FSA Metropolis.

I run Salsa Motoace flat bars with a 17* bend and barends on my trail bike and Jones on my fat bike. I also have a Titec J-bar, but it doesn't get much use anymore because I've gravitated to wider bars these days.

Then there's the Stooge Moto bar, which is kind of cool.

Lots to choose from...