Here's something that I've wanted to do for quite a long time...
I've been searching for just the right bar to decrease the pain in my wrist and elbows after an intense ride. The current crop of alternative bars just did not seem to do it for me...too much sweep, not enought rise, too weak...
Let me introduce to you the Luv Handle...built of 4130 aircraft steel or 3/2.5 Haynes Titanium. The bar sports a gentle 4 degree rise and a 21.5 degree back sweep, meeting the natural anatomic position of your wrist and hands to allow for reduced stress on the supportive structures resulting in all day comfort and control. The design allows you to use your current stem and the grip section is long enough to mate with any combination of shifters and brake levers...just slide them on and hit the dirt.
The steel bars offer a super stable platform that is perfect for those desiring a strong bar and flex free ride. Mated to a bike with front suspension, it offers the pinnacle of strength and control.
Hardcore enough to ride rigid or just want some bling factor, the Ti Luv is for you. The bar offers the same design as the steel model, but offers more compliance for trail shock absorbption and fatigue resistance without sacrificing strength or feeling like a wet noodle. The bars come in at 275 grams and are available in a brushed or painted finish.
How to order...
I produce the bars once a month and always sell out by pre-order 1-2 months ahead of time. If you would like to jump on the list, you may order a bar by sending the money by check to the shop addy, calling in with Visa/Mastercard info or by paypal to
rody@groovycycleworks.com and I'll get you sorted out.
Below are the available configurations:
Steel in black powder coat for 85 bucks, custom painted for 125.
Titanium Luvs in brushed finish for 250.00, painted for 295.00
Custom widths available for a 15 dollar upcharge.
Custom shims for 31.8 available for 10 bucks
Shipping with USPS priority mail with insurance and delivery confirmation is 12 bucks. International customers, please email me for a shipping quote.
Specs:
Width - 26.0" from the tip of the grip to the opposite point
Rise - 4 degrees or 1.0"
Sweep - 21.5 degree
Clamp diameter - 25.4
Weight - 380 grams for Steel with a powder coat finish
- 275 grams for Ti