MTB Gravel Bike Conversions

Posted by: Endurimil

Posted by: TristanC

Posted by: Endurimil

Speaking of bars. Spotted a bit ago an interesting alt flat bar being used on a MTBer gravel bike aka 29er. Looked it up and comes from Wren Components out of Alaska.

https://bikepacking.com/gear/wren-perseverance-handlebar-review/

Interesting idea and seen it done way back in like 89 when mtb flat bars where straight and had zero bends.

Probably could do something similar today using a current mtb flat bar and old bolt on Tri-Bars. Wonder what flat modern flat bar would work?

I have the extreme version of that - the BarYak. It gives you an extra spot to strap a dry bar, aero bars, and mounting points for lights/GPS/accessories. Great for bikepacking, and it stays out of the way if you want to ride trails when you get to camp.

https://www.baryak.com/products/baryak-expedition-complete-whith-carbon-arm-rest

Cool. 

Of course being the dirtbag I am. Wonder what modern flat bar would work. LOL

I've done that as well, you just have to make sure that the flat bar you use has a wide enough clamp area for your stem + the clamp on aero bars. I've used Profile Designs aero bars for that, you can get them for cheap-ish on ebay. And riser bars are generally a no-go because the elbow rests run into the rise.

Posted by: TristanC

Posted by: Endurimil

Posted by: TristanC

Posted by: Endurimil

Speaking of bars. Spotted a bit ago an interesting alt flat bar being used on a MTBer gravel bike aka 29er. Looked it up and comes from Wren Components out of Alaska.

https://bikepacking.com/gear/wren-perseverance-handlebar-review/

Interesting idea and seen it done way back in like 89 when mtb flat bars where straight and had zero bends.

Probably could do something similar today using a current mtb flat bar and old bolt on Tri-Bars. Wonder what flat modern flat bar would work?

I have the extreme version of that - the BarYak. It gives you an extra spot to strap a dry bar, aero bars, and mounting points for lights/GPS/accessories. Great for bikepacking, and it stays out of the way if you want to ride trails when you get to camp.

https://www.baryak.com/products/baryak-expedition-complete-whith-carbon-arm-rest

Cool. 

Of course being the dirtbag I am. Wonder what modern flat bar would work. LOL

I've done that as well, you just have to make sure that the flat bar you use has a wide enough clamp area for your stem + the clamp on aero bars. I've used Profile Designs aero bars for that, you can get them for cheap-ish on ebay. And riser bars are generally a no-go because the elbow rests run into the rise.

Figured the riser type bars wouldn't work. Why said wonder what type of flat bar might work.

Now with 57mm (2.25") Schwalbe G-One (non tubeless set up tubeless). They seem relatively fast rolling on the road and are a lot more comfortable off road. I'm at 21/24 psi f/r.