Losco vs Albatross 6mm Additional Sweep back--an additional 6cm

[Roberta]

I placed the Albatross on top of the Losco, lining up the clamp area.  The Losco extends back an additional 6cm.

I had looked previously and couldn't find this measurement.  Perhaps this information is interesting to someone. 

Roberta

[Joel S]

With a long stem it would be fine but for me I think it would bring the end to near me.  I don’t hold the bars at the ends and find the Choco gives me added stretch over the Albatross, but this would be for a different usage.  They are raised up enough for good clearance I would think.  

Thanks for the info.  

[Pancake]

Not exactly the same, but you can compare the Albatross and the Bosco at https://whatbars.com/ and get a similar result (shows nearer a 7cm length of further extension, but according to Pythagorus, that’s about 6cm of additional sweepback. 

Curious if anyone has compared the Tosco bars to Albatross or Bosco bars. I’m looking for a 60cm wide, 25.4mm at the stem Tosco bar myself (in case anyone is holding one to sell or has one to compare to Albatross or similar bars in a photo). 

Just got Sunlite “Elson Roadster Touring” handlebar ($27) and it’s an Albatros clone, except the hand grip area is an extra 2.5cm longer (further sweepback) than my steel  56cm Albatross bars from 2005(?) making it 58cm wide, and its heavy (738g). Good for anyone wanting something with extra sweepback or a cheap way to try what Albatross bars feel like. 

Abe

[Jason Fuller]

I love the look of the Losco, but it's currently homeless in my collection simply due to none of my bikes being long enough for it!  Comfy when cruising, but as soon as I need to climb a hill or pedal harder, I am awkwardly trying to hold the front corners.  The bar I can't get out of my mind though is the Billie; it's like both of those bars combined in a way.  

[Je Mar]

Jason, I just picked up a set of new-ish Billy bars but I'm desiring the Losco - let me know if you're interested in a straight swap.  These have been mounted but are very clean, see pics.

Thx,

Jeff in Arlington, VA

[Jason Fuller]

100% would be keen on that except the Canada-US border might make it shipping-prohibitive.  I can get a quote in a bit, just out for a ride now!  

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[Je Mar]

Jason, I forgot you were in Canada (I thought you were in Portland for some reason), but all good.

thx

Jeff