Ur Dislikes are laughable and non applicable. 1st, should have used the shorter stem to create the same reach for comparison. 2nd, It's not an urban hipster hbar. 3rd, Any rear rack makes bike leaning/parking difficult. 4th, hands away from shifters can be done in any bar!! Your choice, not the bars
@quijadriss7650
Жыл бұрын
I use mine as a commuter. I'm a big guy so my bikes are big steel bikes, so the weight isn't really an issue for me. I use the wider grips when I am in tighter traffic and the risers when caught in the wind. I've got a lot of gadgets attached along with a bag. I found wrapping the "horns" to be immensely useful.
@justdude8115
11 ай бұрын
you have to wrap the horns and it is a good idea to buy internal handlebar bag. I have one on my Jones H-Bar and it's awesome, it's custom made with plenty of space and with an elastic cord on top which allows me to tie my jacket/shirt on top of bars when it's too warm.
@barrybarry5803
Жыл бұрын
A weird handlebar?... it's about the most complete handlebar that iv'e ever seen!!!
@rptempmail1
2 жыл бұрын
since you find the handlebar too wide, according Surly's website:"It comes in a standard width of 735mm but if 685mm is more your style, don’t you worry. We added cut marks so you can easily make it so." Thus, so why don't you cut & shorten it and get the best of both worlds?!
@BikeCommuterHero
2 жыл бұрын
I'm going to keep it as it is for now since it's a great handlebar for touring, and I'm going to appreciate the extra width in my Summer adventures.
@amandajane8227
2 жыл бұрын
I was going to say the same. I have a Jones bar (which was the only swept back bar I could buy during covid when there were supply problems) and took several centimtres off each end to make it the correct width for my shoulders.
@stevebismarck5878
Жыл бұрын
One thing you didn’t mention was the ride quality. Some say that the difference between wide aluminum bars and wide cro-moly bars is similar to the difference between an aluminum frame and a cro-moly frame: steel provides more lively feedback and is better able to absorb road chatter, making it less fatiguing to ride on over extended periods of time. Any thoughts?
@StainFPS
10 ай бұрын
Frame has little to no flex, whatever material it’s made of since triangles are by definition unflexible. But that’s not the case with handlebars, and yeah steel bars are more flexible that aluminum ones, but most of the cushion comes from tire pressure on a fully rigid bike, you want more confort? Put fatter tires and lower the pressure reasonably 😊
@franknobody5965
Жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried inner Bar Ends. They are so great! Similar riding position to hoods on a drop bar!
@at20rule
Жыл бұрын
After all that BLAH BLAH BLAH and he never thought of cutting the bar ends??? Problem fixed. Also anyone who commutes splitting lanes in traffic already knows that the bars would be to wide meaning he already knew the outcome would be and the real motivation behind the review was "what product can I review that would drive more sales to my affiliate link?".
@kornelcseri5115
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for a quality review! I will get this Moloko handlebars for my touring e-bike when I ride to Norway. Must be super strong since it is built from cro-molibden and can support 10+ kg without breaking. It will have enough room even for my Garmin 67i GPS.
@dennisyoung4631
6 ай бұрын
After something vaguely like this for longer (40+ miles /70+ km).
@CT37BN
2 жыл бұрын
Was almost going for Moloko, but that extra bar I thought was a bit much so went for the new Crazy bar with 35 degrees from VO which suited my riding style.
@toddsymborski9698
Жыл бұрын
I have them and love them. The bars are also marked to cut them shorter if needed, which was not mentioned in your video. Also with any handle bar that has more than one hand position, your hands are not near the shifters or he brakes...just sayin
@markdennis275
2 жыл бұрын
I have been using these bars for commuting (five years). I actually love them. I have them on my Trek Supercommuter. As a bigger rider the sweep of the bars.
@BikeCommuterHero
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience!
@RealtorRoadCyclist
Жыл бұрын
Love the concept of that bar! Thank you for sharing!
@jeromeGrzelak
8 күн бұрын
They must come out every year with a new item
@hap1n355
Жыл бұрын
I use vacuum belt and wrap it around the hand brake and it works great when parking my bike against the wall. Cheers
@Whomobile
2 жыл бұрын
I kinda really want one but they almost cost $200 AUD :(
@hoboesque_
3 ай бұрын
Jones H is the main contender for me
@michaelgeisert289
11 ай бұрын
Ryan Duzer uses this bar.
@jonfrance7201
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. That’s a definite no for my commuter. Happy with my riser bar and inner bar ends. Nice content and I like your presentation style.
@BikeCommuterHero
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jon! Risers are so comfortable! Probably the best for most commuters.
@organicchunkysalsa
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this review. I was looking for a review just for this purpose.
@BikeCommuterHero
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@rainbowhiker
Жыл бұрын
See my recent video on my Mt. Bike set up with bar ends mounted inboard of the handgrip's with a stiffener between them. I use this bike only in the city and find these child size bars and set-up very useful this way. Narrow and compact.
@fisharefriends598
2 жыл бұрын
Great place for the handle bar bag..it’s tooooooo big And slamming the stem right up… no, I just couldn’t do it
@BikeCommuterHero
2 жыл бұрын
I completely didn’t expect the stem issue when I bought it either. But since I already had it, I was determined to try it.
@PariahSojourner
8 ай бұрын
I had a Moloko Bar on my 2002 Santa Cruz Chameleon turned tourer/commuter. It was pretty good bar for the most part. I think the one thing I liked the best was "cradle" that the bars had, which made it easy to carry my old Camelback backpack. That said, Imho, there was a little too much sweep on the bars. Sadly, that bike was stolen last April (2023), and I've since gotten another bike, an REI Co-op ADV 1.1, which I will eventually use for touring, but is now my commuter. I'm currently in the process of ditching the drop bars that came with it and putting a SOMA Dream Bar on. That handlebar has a lot less sweep than the Molokos.
@pault477
2 жыл бұрын
Adjustable stem? Do you like it?
@marnig9185
Жыл бұрын
I have the Sqlab 302 3.0 and innerbarends on this,it has sweep, rise and backsweep (trekkingbike) and in both hand positions u can Brake❤ .And sweept handlebars must be a bit wider,❤ur Videos
@lordllewellynofdarkdelight2613
Жыл бұрын
Milk bar?
@barriewylde5915
Жыл бұрын
I USE SONOMA DREAM BAR 780 m I cut it down 760 for now. love your reviews Thanks
@ab935
2 жыл бұрын
Looks good, but $110? Is it titanium and made somewhere besides China?
@AquaBilliam
2 жыл бұрын
Steel, and I'm assuming made in Taiwan like their frames and forks. And basically most of the frames (and many of the components) in the western world, for that matter. It's also around the same price as the Jones Loop H Bar the Moloko is often compared to.
@bimmerbent
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure it chrome-Molly with beautiful welds, ED Coated, constructed in Tawain.
@AaronVeluz
2 жыл бұрын
Please try the surly corner bar also
@markstevens5333
2 жыл бұрын
I have commuted for over 12 months with these bars on my Sirius x…I’ve just switched back to my original bars for one reason, i can’t balance the bike easily against a wall or when it’s locked. I do love the realestate though.
@BikeCommuterHero
2 жыл бұрын
The balance issue is a big one for me too.
@gregsullivan7408
2 жыл бұрын
Have you tried a rubber band (or a Velcro strap etc) around a brake lever? You may find that helps.
@anneliesevoelker2502
Жыл бұрын
I'm looking at purchasing one for my bike. I'm bikepacking.
@marct9942
2 жыл бұрын
I use this bar for touring. I would not use it for commuting, but, if I do, the bars can be cut to make them narrower
@Biking360
2 жыл бұрын
I've got these on my Sury ECR and find them very comfortable. They are the 735mm bars :)
@gazdagsandor
Жыл бұрын
For city the Ergotech Space is a great and far cheaper option. But for touring I'd try this thing.
@irgendwer3610
2 жыл бұрын
I see you use a front suspension on one of your bikes for commuting. What are your thoughts on that? I am personally thinking of ditching my suspension for a rigid fork myself
@IsraelMagalit
2 жыл бұрын
Great review
@SquozeLemons
2 жыл бұрын
Can you link the stem you used that worked with these handlebars?
@0guiteo
2 ай бұрын
I have the Moloko on my Surly Disc Trucker, and the Jones H-bar (loop) on my Surly 1x1. Both are pretty wide. The bags are interchangeable between the handlebars. Both use an upright position (with long stem risers) and help to make riding much more comfortable for us older riders. Great for cruising the rail trails.
@robertperrin1751
Ай бұрын
Do you have a favorite of the two bars Jones and moloko? Cant decide
@0guiteo
Ай бұрын
@@robertperrin1751 Jones
@livinlarge1247
Жыл бұрын
I hit the like: Great review!
@ab935
2 жыл бұрын
Handlebar mitts on this?
@BikeCommuterHero
2 жыл бұрын
They fit OK.
@ab935
2 жыл бұрын
@@BikeCommuterHero cup holder and snack tray in that space between the bars? I'm thinking something more tray style for us dutch bike riders who have smooth streets, sidewalks and paths. Anything out there or printable?
@weiwei1808
Жыл бұрын
Good 🎉
@SquareJerHertz
2 жыл бұрын
Budapest!
@BikeCommuterHero
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, lovely city!
@recyclespinning9839
Жыл бұрын
A pro showed me you lean the back wheel on the wall to park your bike. Works surprisingly well, not sure if works if your bike has weight on it..
@bimmerbent
Жыл бұрын
Can't do that with rear rack, it touches wall first.
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