On the subject of VO Bars

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Not that you asked for more endorsements but I put the VO Klunker on my wife’s MB-4 and we both love it. Wide enough to wrangle the bike around, nice comfortable sweep, room for accessories...

Highly recommend this bar. 

On Feb 2, 2021, at 08:03, Mark Roland <absolut...@gmail.com> wrote:



Just an FYI, the VO Klunkers measure 700 from outside end to outside end. Has some flare and return, not sure how much but nothing like a Bosco.

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On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 9:37:42 AM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote:

Yes more pictures please Andrew. I'd especially like another shot of the handlebars. Those are exactly what I've been dreaming about lately. I'm trying the Persuader bars on my Atlantis. After going that wide, the swept Riv bars seem so narrow. I'd love a wide version of the Albatross or Billie. The Susie seems like the perfect bike for those bars as my Atlantis feels cramped with swept backs.

On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 3:42:30 AM UTC-6 duh...@gmail.com wrote:

Killer build Andrew

We'd love to see some updated pictures if you've got any

Jared

On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 10:21:39 PM UTC-8 Andrew Stevens wrote:

Sam, the MBs were 90s mtbs, more similar to an Atlantis than a Susie. The Susie has a much more upright position, and a radically longer top tube (70cm on the XL, with a 59cm seat tube.) The design of early mountain bikes, and most race designed bikes regardless of generation, is to spread your center of gravity more evenly between the hbars and seat in order to reduce drag. None of these principles apply to the Susie, which is designed to have most of the weight on the saddle, further back and over the rear stays, for the purpose of comfort. 

On Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 4:19:10 PM UTC-6 Clark Fitzgerald wrote:

Sam- The Susie is completely different from a stock MB2. Susie has higher bars for a more upright position centered over your feet, wider tires, and a longer wheelbase. I found the Susie much more comfortable and confidence inspiring on rough terrain. I sold my 1992 MB2 and bought an Atlantis- no regrets.

On Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 7:16:36 AM UTC-8 Sam Perez wrote:

How does the susie compare to an mb2 I have an mb1 and assume it is the same geometry. Had to use a short stem for drips and just picked up some albatross bars to experiment.

On Thu, Jan 28, 2021, 1:24 PM Jared Wilson <duh...@gmail.com> wrote:

Got mine set up a couple weeks back with Tumbleweed Persuader bars. 

Bike is looonnnggg, but still feels nimble enough on single track, not to mention smooth! I find she likes to self steer towards rougher terrain just to see what happens ;)

I came from a Bridgestone MB2 and I'm very happy with how the Susie handles in comparison, I'm left wanting nothing more than to put down more miles.

Jared in Santa Cruz

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 10:55:10 AM UTC-8 benjami...@gmail.com wrote:

Hi all, my first post here!

I am close to pulling the trigger on a Susie, but am not finding many descriptions of how it rides, handles, etc.  What should I expect?  How is the acceleration?  I am looking for something for 50% single track and 50% gravel roads, and an occasional short bikepacking trip.  I ride a rigid MTB currently so the lack of front suspension won't be a shock (get it?), but still am looking to smooth out some of the bumps.  How is it to ride with swept back bars on technical single track? 

Thanks a lot for the thoughts!!

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[Chris Birkenmaier]

I have the VO Klunker bars on my Roscoe Bubbe mountain Mixte.   Had it in to my local REI and one of the bike mechanics was from the Bay Area and was thrilled to see the bike.  (I’m in PA). He was saying how he never sees them out east but saw them frequently in Berkeley where he had worked at a shop.

As to the bars themselves, I really like them. I have Ergo grips so it’s a very comfy set up