Drop bars provide your single speed bike or fixed gear bike with a true track bike look. Drop handlebars without hooded brake levers can be a bit uncomfortable for longer rides so are best suited for sprinting in the velodrome or short commutes. To maintain the track bike look you will have to use brake levers like these that mount across the top of the bar. Drop bars with hooded brake levers like those on road bikes are one of the most comfortable setups you can find.
The brake hoods extend the reach of the bars providing excellent leverage for going up hills and sprinting. Riding in the drops allows you adopt a more aerodynamic position for descending hills and producing maximum power whilst sprinting. Riser bars are the original handlebar choice for fixie bikes.
Before fixie specific riser bars were available riders would cut down old mountain bike handlebars to a smaller width. The riser bar is still very popular as it offers a more upright position and fast responsive handling, which is favourable when weaving in and out of traffic. Riser bars are not great if you commute long distances as they offer only one hand position. The variety of hand positions can take the strain on your wrists.
Those different grips come in handy on longer rides, but all that utility comes at a price. More handlebar means more weight. You can also forget about aerodynamics with butterfly bars.
Does every ounce of weight matter to you? Or maybe you just like to be the fastest thing on the road? High-performance fixie handlebars might be for you. These handlebars work best with track or road frames. You can make them work on other types of frames as well.
These handlebars provide a nice balance between comfort and performance. You can sit up and hold them hear the stem or drop down for a sprint in a more aerodynamic position.
Potential leverage is substantial with drop handlebars. They come in so many different shapes and sizes you can find the perfectly shaped fixie drop handlebars for you. Personally I prefer drop bars which straighten out at the bottom of the drop. That way you can comfortably rest your wrists on the bars and cruise.
These handlebars are designed for track bikes and the velodrome. Unlike regular drops, which allow you to comfortably hold the bars right next to the stem, track drops are designed for riding in the downward position.
In the velodrome, you would normally be holding the ends of the handlebars to maximize aerodynamics. When you need to maximize your performance on the bike, you need aero bars.
Climbing can be a nightmare. Just picture how awkward it would be to move in traffic with these handlebars. Fortunately, these can clip onto most other handlebars. You can simply mount them to your current handlebars. Another thing to note is that you need to train proper aero position to get the benefits these bars offer. City streets, trail riding, touring, and climbing are all possible and comfortable with these versatile handlebars.
Second only to riser and flat bars, bullhorns are the most popular versatile fixie handlebars. They provide a comfortable grip near the stem for cruising and a great hold farther out when you want to get out of the saddle for a climb or a sprint. Especially tighter turns. Bullhorn bars not only give you room, but the horns allow you to move even further up and forward when climbing giving the rider the best possible leverage when pedaling uphill.
Pursuit bars are better for speed - Pursuit bullhorns have a drop in them allowing the rider to go into an even deeper tuck than you could with a typical bullhorn which makes it better for speed and leverage. Not suitable for frequent tight turns - Despite the fact that bullhorns are functionally flat bars with horns, they are typically shorter than flat bars due to the spacing needed for the forward curve.
This gives you less leverage when turning the handlebars. The extra front clearance also increases your chances of snagging something when going through tight paths. Drop bars are very popular among bike enthusiast due to it's balance of great looks and versatility. Typical drops bars have a straight middle section similar to a flat bar with each end curving downwards and towards the rider. There are several types of drop bars defined by their reach how far forward it curves , drop how low the bars go and width how wide the bar is.
Classics have a long reach and a deep drop. Compacts have a short reach and shallow drop. Ergo or Anatomic drop bars are designed to feel more comfortable for the hand by varying the shape of the drop. Track drop bars have large radius curves that encourage the use of the "hooks" which is the preferred position of track bicycle racers. Randonneur bars have a shallow rise from the middle and the drops flare out. These are better for longer rides than other types of drop bars.
Drop-in bars are essentially drop bars that curve back in to the head tube at the bottom of the drop. Great aerodynamics - Drop bars allow the rider to tuck similar to bullhorns. If you are planning on doing a lot of track racing, investing in a good pair of drop bars is worth the time and effort.
Highly versatile - A lot of riders add a brake hood to their drop bars which functions as an added bullhorn bar for some extra hand positions. A lot of people find brake hoods more comfortable for the hand than the flat bar because it keeps your hand at a neutral position. The addition of hoods also allow drops to functions as "miniature" bullhorns which makes them better for climbs.
Better leverage for pedaling - A lot of riders feel like they can exert more power to the pedals with less effort when in a tuck position. Good for bike enthusiasts - Flat bars are good for the typical biker who likes to just cruise and not much else.
For a bike enthusiast who does general biking in the city on flat roads but occasionally wants to venture into some track type of biking, drop bars very much fit the bill. They look cool - Even though I personally find bullhorns the most attractive looking handlebars, I occasionally cheer for the drop bar team.
Not good for frequent tight turns - Similar to bullhorn bars, drop bars are not best suited for frequent tight turns. The hand positioning on the drops means your hand will hit debris before the handlebar.
May not be good for trail biking - Although a good amount of trail bikers use drop bars, caution should be taken if you plan on using it for riding rough terrain since the position puts a lot of stress to the wrist. Riding drops on trails may exacerbate wrist problems such as ulnar never pains and carpel tunnel pain. Aero bars or triathlon bars are primarily used for time-trial cycling where the rider competes alone against the clock.
Using two extended bars close together to grab unto with armrest pads to wrest the forearms, these bars put the rider into a narrow forward tuck position to further decrease air drag. Superb aerodynamics - Even though the narrow tuck position can seem uncomfortable, if you are riding against the wind, descending or cycling above speeds of 27mph , assuming a more aerodynamic stance can work wonders. Can be used to rest your hands - Some riders set up aero bars not for aerodynamics but to rest their arms and wrists called the praying mantis position.
Clip-on Aero bars - You don't have to ride exclusively with aero bars, aero kits can easily be added unto drop bars and bullhorns if you want the option to assume a very narrow tuck position. In fact this is the common way aero bars are incorporated into biking. Can be dangerous - Aero bars put the rider at a disadvantageous position to react to unexpected turns and road obstacles.
Despite being aerodynamically better, they draw the hands away from the brakes. Due to this, it is illegal in most group racing events. Bad for climbing - The rider position when using aero bars makes it harder to apply power when pedaling, so it is not very good for climbing. These are the types of bars you want to use while riding to the candy shop. It can be regarded as the variation of the pursuit handlebars.
It is the type of handlebars that will enhance the looks and versatility of your bike. They curve downwards and towards the rider.
It will provide you with the ideal balance. Please note, comments must be approved before they are published. Parts Expand menu Collapse menu. Accessories Expand menu Collapse menu. In a fixed gear bike, you have to make sure that the handlebars are trustworthy. As they are the core element that will enhance your experience of riding a fixie. Different types of handlebars have their own advantages and disadvantages. Here we have the complete list that will make it easy for you to select your fixed gear handlebars.
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