Compass Promenade vs. Bosco bars

[Lungimsam]

Anyone used both the Promenade and the Bosco aluminum  (not the bullmoose)?

What's your experience with them?

The Promenade looks like a mini version of the Bosco, because the width and all is much smaller, but the design looks similar.

Was wondering how the two compare.

The small sized rider would like to go fast while holding onto the bar ends and sitting upright.

[René Sterental]

I've used both. The Promenade are much smaller and narrower, so it's either a rider and bike size issue. Or a personal preference. I'm big 5'11" and had them for a while on my 58 Betty and loved them. I didn't enjoy the Boscos on the Betty as much, but had all versions on the Hunqapillar for a while. 

Right now, I prefer the Ahearne long MAP on the Betty. No Boscos for me at this time. 

René 

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[René Sterental]

I have one set of Promenade bars I'm selling if you're interested. 45cm width at the ends. Will post the "For Sale" message soon, need to organize all the photos. Lots of bars and saddles and racks...

[David Banzer]

Main difference is tubing size: 23.8 (road bar standard) for the Promenade, and 22.2 (upright/mtb standard) diameter, meaning the Promenade would need to take bar end brake levers or find 23.8mm brake levers that would work. I've tried a similar Nitto Promenade (though wider at 48cm) which has 22.2mm and it appears to be similar in grip area as the Promenade, which is to say, there's not a lot of room to have shifters in a typical position. The Boscos are much roomier in grip area in overall width.
If you're looking for something narrower than Bosco, I'd look into the Nitto Promenade offerings (B602, B603, & B617), the GB Champs Elysees, or the VO upright offerings (Porteur, Belleville, Left Bank, Montmartre) in addition the Grand Bois Promenade, which is a very nice looking handlebar.
David
Chicago

[Lungimsam]

Bump