H-Bar
These bars may look unconventional but the bottom line is that they flat out provide better handling and more comfort over a traditional bar. Better hand and body positions ensures more power, comfort and control. The bar comes with a specifically designed shim to deliver an exceptional combination when paired with a 31.8 stem.H-Bar $tbc* for 31.8 stem, shim included
Comfort and power and an impressive weight. With the levers in the optimum position the rider is superbly placed for fast riding whilst still enjoying all the hand positions available. The rearward extensions allow extra leverage and a wider hand position - be it for comfort or power.
The h-bar is also available with straight extensions - this is the bar to get if you want to cut off the front extensions to make a light, compact and simple version of the H-bar (stubby version). This bar also allows the use of a Rohloff shifter on the front extension.
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There are many different positions for your hands (whether you ride with or without gears) offering varying ratios of comfort, control and power. |
Better handling and power output
The shape of the bar really allows you to throw the bike around in technical situations. With your hands in the wide and rearward grip position you can keep your weight back and your arm stance wide for stable and controlled technical or steep downhill riding. This position is just like having a wide bar with a short stem, similar to a downhill or dirt jumping bike, but with more sweep. This additional sweep brings your arms in closer to your side to allow more comfortable and natural use of your arm and back muscles. The sweep also allows you to push and swing the bike side to side with more control and power. It's especially beneficial when climbing.
These bars allow you to really get up on top of the pedals and grind out low cadence standing power for climbing in hard gears which is why the bar is so popular with single speeders. Your hands pull more towards your shoulders, a more natural 'pull' with stronger muscles. This allows you to push down with more force at the pedal. In extremely tight turns with the bar close to 90 degrees your outside arm and wrist is not taken to the edge of their flexible range as with traditional bars. This provides more control and stability on switch backs.
More comfortable and ergonomic
The bar's sweep matches your natural hand and wrist positions creating a stronger hand and body position. With the H-Bar, your weight is evenly distributed across the width of your hand instead of being focused at the out side edge of your hand, the main cause of finger numbness. This 'even grip pressure' on the bar allows a better, more secure grip on the bar. This is especially nice if you chose to ride a fully rigid bike. The many and varied hand positions greatly reduce hand numbness and wrist pain. The H-Bar also reduces back pain since it has a hand position range 5.5" rear to front. This range allows you to move around and stretch your back. This is a bar you can ride all day.
Get further back or further forward.
With a full 5.5" rear to front hand position range you can really shift your weight back for steep downs or move to the front to keep the front wheel down for steep seated climbs.
Shock absorbing
The natural shock absorbing qualities of titanium along with the 1" taper ovalized cross tube have a great feel and reduce fatigue without being flexi.
More knee room
Because the center bar is straight and does not sweep back like regular bars and because you may use a longer stem with the bar, knee room is increased. This means that on steep technical standing climbs, you can really get your weight up front, get on top of the pedals and pedal freely with less risk of hitting your knees on the bar.
Construction
TIG welded, 3AL-2.5V Seamless Titanium with a 1" main tube which is round in the center and tapers to a 7/8" oval where it meets and is welded to the 7/8" grip tubes. The tubes have different wall thickness to optimize strength and weight.
Stem clamp size
31.8 with included shim. The shim is designed specifically for the H-bar and the Thomson X4 stem but will work with other 31.8 stems. The shim reduces the possibility/chance of crimping or gouging the bar from a crash, slip or over tightening. For use with all H-bars (available as upgrade for all previous H-bars).
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| Center to center at rear without grips: | |
660mm / 26" | ||
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| Widest point without grips: | |
675mm / 26.5" | ||
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| Overall (with Cork grips and Wrap): | |
703mm / 27.6 " | ||
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| Width edge to edge in middle position: | |
480mm / 19" | ||
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45 degrees | ||
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bead blasted raw Ti | ||
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| Weight (with bar plugs and shim): | |
440g | ||
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Hand positions – the 'standard position' is a very similar reach to a normal handlebar so you should try the h-bars with your existing stem length (providing your stem is OS) first before considering a new length. |
Options
Brushed finish: $30
Picture to come, a brushed finish (by hand) to the titanium, for people who like it like that.
Cork Grips combined with Cork Tape, installed and wrapped: $40
With these grips and wrap, it's easier and more comfortable to use the different hand positions the H-Bar offers. I use light and durable cork grips and glue them on with adhesive so they won't move even in very wet weather. Then I use Cinelli self adhesive cork road bar tape to complete the grip, building up the tape a little to make a seamless transition from the grips to the tape and back. I highly recommend this option. It is much nicer than a pair of normal grips.
Thin Foam H-Grips with wrap: $40
These are smaller and softer than the cork grips and offer the same hand positions. Good for smaller hands.
Replacement Cork grips: $10
Very light at 26 grams a pair and firm yet shock absorbing. Covered on the ends to keep water out. Best when used in combination with bar tape. 130mm long and 35.5mm thick in the middle.
Paul's Thumbies with Shimano Dura Ace 9 speed shifters : $135 Complete
These work great with H-bars. They are light and provide simple, reliable and positive shifting. These shifters also have a friction mode. 134 grams.
25.4 to 31.8 shim $15
This shim is designed specifically for the Thomson X4 stem but will work with other 31.8 stems. This shim reduces the chance of crimping or gouging the bar from a crash or over tightening and will spread out the stress at the edge of the stem clamp. For use with all H-bars.
Decal color
Black or Gold at no extra charge (Black is standard)
* 12th May 2008 - sorry but H-bars are currently out of stock.
I am trying to resolve some supply issues (and a price increase is looking very likely)
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Shipping
Shipping within the Continental U.S. is Flat Rate $15. For HI, AK, or International shipping rates, contact me. I ship worldwide - but do have people helping out in Europe...
To buy in or near the UK
Contact (Outcast) Biff... biff@yesweareontheweb.com
To buy in or near Sweden
Contact Dane at North American Flyers
www.northamericanflyers.com
Bike shops
If you work in a bike shop and want to carry the bars, or if you want to see H-Bars in your local bike shop, just let me know. Qualified bike shops can be set up as authorized Jones Dealers.
Employee / bike industry pricing
If you work in a bike shop or the bike industry contact me for an industry bro form, and if you qualify, get deal on the bars. (One of the perks of working in an industry where you generally don't make much money is to get good deals on bike stuff.)
