Anywhere I can try out mustache or trekking bars?

[tnelson]

I’m thinking about swapping out the flat bars on my commuter to make it better for touring and get a few more hand positions, but I want to see which ones I prefer before pulling the trigger. Anyone know where I could take a bike with mustache bars (what I’m leaning towards) or trekking bars out for a test ride?

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[ShawnoftheDread]

REI sells a model with trekking bars.

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[LeprosyStudyGroup]

I haven’t been there in more than a year so I don’t know what their inventory looks like at the moment,
but The Old Bike Shop has quite a few random used bikes for sale that may have touring bars on em. Could call and ask.
The guy there recommended to me to check out Jones Bars which, the Loop bar, along with my Brooks Cambium saddle, are the only bike related items I don’t regret purchasing sight unseen online. dunno if there are any places around here connected with Jones.

[tnelson]

@LeprosyStudyGroup 142631 wrote:

I haven’t been there in more than a year so I don’t know what their inventory looks like at the moment,
but The Old Bike Shop has quite a few random used bikes for sale that may have touring bars on em. Could call and ask.
The guy there recommended to me to check out Jones Bars which, the Loop bar, along with my Brooks Cambium saddle, are the only bike related items I don’t regret purchasing. But they didn’t have any in stock, dunno if there are any places around here connected with Jones.

Thanks! OBS isn’t far from my apartment, but I haven’t had a chance to pop in. I’ll shoot them an email. Was checking out some Jones bars today, too, may have to add them to the trial list.

@ShawnoftheDread 142629 wrote:

REI sells a model with trekking bars.

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I’ve never had the vibe from REI that I can just walk in a give one of their bikes a test ride without any intention of buying one.

[FFX_Hinterlands]

Bikes at Vienna has some various handlebars in their shop from Velo Orange, you might want to check with them.

[GovernorSilver]

I might ride my Breezer with the trekking bar to the next Crystal City Coffee Club… err.. if i get up early enough… My bike size is in the 54-ish range.

I’m also a regular at the 3rd Thursday monthly happy hours.

[tnelson]

@GovernorSilver 142822 wrote:

I might ride my Breezer with the trekking bar to the next Crystal City Coffee Club… err.. if i get up early enough… My bike size is in the 54-ish range.

I’m also a regular at the 3rd Thursday monthly happy hours.

Awesome! I’ve been delinquent the past few weeks with travel and house-sitting, I’ll try my best to be there.

[KWL]

@tnelson 142825 wrote:

Awesome! I’ve been delinquent the past few weeks with travel and house-sitting, I’ll try my best to be there.

And I’m usually there with my 59cm Bridgestone XO-1 with mustache bars.

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