Crust Leather Bar assessments?

[Clayton]

I am wondering if anyone has tried the Crust Leather drop handlebar. At 666mm, it is very spacious. Silly wide? 

Thanks all,

Clayton (Bend)

[John G.]

I popped in to Rivendell HQ a few weeks ago while on vacation. While I was there, a rangy gent rolled up on 58cm Hunq. It had a stupendously wide bar on it. After a quick chat with the rangy gent, Will hopped on the Hunq and disappeared for a few minutes. He came back later with a big smile on his face. I asked how large the bar was, and was told 66.6.

It looked awesome as hell, and the owner said he loved it. It completely suited the Hunq.

[Chris Corral]

too wide for me. I'm a skinny 5'10", and found the drops uncomfortable. The tops are fine, but I like descending in the drops, especially on techy off-road routes. I'm used to 720+ mountain bike bars, so I dont think it was the pure width as much as it was the position of my wrists. I also only rode these on the street for a few blocks, didn't get too wild.

[clayton bailey]

Too extreme for me. Thanks to all!  I'm always on the hunt for the perfect drop bar.  I won't buy this one...

Clayton 

On Thursday, June 8, 2017 1:54 PM, davidcha <david...@gmail.com> wrote:

I rode with the Crust bars for a couple of weeks.

Pro's: great leverage, especially when climbing out of the saddle; endless hand positions; slight flex for shock absorption; good conversation starters.

Con's: Not great if you ride on the hoods; felt too close for comfort when riding in traffic or along parked cars; not great for brifter levers; hard to ride in the drops without feeling like you're kissing the stem; hard to get in / out of my house and other tight spaces; requires extra bar tape.

I'm 6'2" / 200lbs and normally ride 48mm Noodles. These 66.6mm bars were just too wide for me.
- Dave

On Monday, June 5, 2017 at 1:19:36 PM UTC-7, Clayton wrote:

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