Surly 'Corner Bar' - what do we think???

[gairym]

So.....any thoughts and opinions on the new Surly 'Corner Bar'???

It's a mostly drop-ish bar that enables you to use all MTB levers and shifters.

Potentially ticks a lot of boxes for many of us.

In case you've not seen it:

https://bikepacking.com/gear/surly-corner-bar-review/

...and...

https://youtu.be/jjWpYkL0a5k



Thoughts on a postcard.....

[Bearbonesnorm]

I think I like 'em ...... enough that I'm on the case.

[Dyffers]

Thoughts...they'll sell a load of them because they solve a massive headache for flat bar conversions.

They look like they might be comfy too.

And super lightweight.

[gairym]

I think I like 'em ...... enough that I'm on the case.

Me too

[woodsmith]

Any guesses how soon the aluminium PX copy comes out?

[Boab]

Can I post the puking gnome...? Wouldn't be seen dead with that on my bike, but then I don't think I'm really the target market for that kind of thing...

[jay91]

They look loads better when taped up

[Cheeky Monkey]

Peculiar but might be good.

I really don't get why anyone would use this jumble of words

Yeah, it’s heavy as all get out

to convey the exceptionally simple point that "the bar is heavy"

[redefined_cycles]

Do they come with a Paul brake lever?

[GregMay]

Do they come with a Paul brake lever?

No reason they should. Totally different companies.

[ton]

Surly bars a dead feeling and very hefty.
The idea is good but pig ugly.

I am trying Mary bars upside down to see how I like em
Can still run all mtb gubbins then

[TheBrownDog]

Surly bars are dead feeling and very hefty.

Yep.

I really like the thinking behind these Corner bars, though not for me.

[fatbikephil]

And whilst we are on the subject of stupid weird bars - https://bikepacking.com/news/velo-orange-seine-bar/ I've often wondered if a 35 degree sweep would be better than the Jones loops 45 degree so I might give these a go.

[woodsmith]

And whilst we are on the subject of stupid weird bars - https://bikepacking.com/news/velo-orange-seine-bar/ I've often wondered if a 35 degree sweep would be better than the Jones loops 45 degree so I might give these a go.

I've been using these with Ergon grips for a few years, cheap, light, comfortableand 35 degree sweep. I tried some PX Geoff ( Jones knock-offs) and found the sweep too extreme.
https://www.gussetcomponents.com/shop/s ... tash-bars/

[ootini]

I like them

[restlessshawn]

Available in the Uk anywhere? Actually quite fancy giving some a go

[woodsmith]

Available in the Uk anywhere? Actually quite fancy giving some a go

Not available in North America until early September. A couple of months later here maybe? Keep Pedalling in Manchester will probably be your best bet to get some if/when they are available in the UK

[Bearbonesnorm]

vailable in the Uk anywhere? Actually quite fancy giving some a go

Keep Pedalling in Manchester will probably be your best bet to get some if/when they are available in the UK

I've asked Shona, so I'll let you know.

[restlessshawn]

Thanks

[Loki]

Errr no, but then I gave up on drop bar antics a few years ago, I see the appeal of it, shifters will work okay too I recon, I'd prefer Shimano for that.

[ScotRoutes]

Nice idea and I think I'd get on with the hand position but the "cable party" puts me off.

[Joe]

Great idea, can't see the cables being any more of an issue than with backswept bars like Jones H-bars but probably worse than flat bars.

An aluminium version would be nice because these weigh a fair bit.

[Boab]

And whilst we are on the subject of stupid weird bars

The Oyster Bar

[jameso]

Like...
There can never be enough choice in bar shapes.
The idea of this general bar shape isn't that new but the pitch to make a bar that converts an MTB to drops w/o other expenses is inspired.

Peculiar but might be good.

I really don't get why anyone would use this jumble of words

Yeah, it’s heavy as all get out

to convey the exceptionally simple point that "the bar is heavy"

Apparently a phrase older than Huckleberry Finn and found in old American literature, similar to get outta here. I guess they used it as terms like that are an interesting part of culture (aware that sounds patronisingly twttish, not meant that way. I mean, the world would be boring without people's character coming into writing, art, bikes etc?)

[Cheeky Monkey]

Apparently? Apparently?

Quote your sources damn you!

Alternatively:

Yeah, whatevah!