Granny Handlebars

[sagz]

Brad/Anyone,

Several of the plans say that this is what's preferred to use for the handlebars...

I'm trying to get clarification... would you call these Granny Handlebars?


http://www.bikepartsusa.com/bikeparts/category.cgi?item=01-79850

thanks!

Sagz

[badcheese]

Yes, "North Road" is the name for the classic touring bar style, a.k.a. "granny bars" because it's common on old casual/comfort bikes, especially ladies bikes. A lot of companies make them. I got mine in aluminum alloy from a local place for under $20.

[jimFPU]

A variation of the 'cruiser' style?

[sagz]

Thanks! appreciate it!

[pcorbett]

I find mine at the landfill and other sources. Sometimes I take just the stem off with bars and all along with the 3-speed wheel and leave the rest. The curve in the bars and how the grips lie in your hand are different from one bar to the next. After a while you can spot the good ones. Those ones in the picture look like good ones, if they are then you have a good source for new ones.

Pete