Alternative Bars on Q45

[markyon]

I'm thinking of replacing the stock handlebars with the wide drop bars that come on the S40. I have both bikes and prefer to have my arms extended like on the S40. I feel that I have more leverage and can actually climb better with the 40 plus, it gives me more possible hand positions on long rides and my arms don't cramp. Has anyone tried this? I realize I may have to change the shift/brake mechanism as the twist grip may not fit on the drop bar. Not sure.

 

[ak-tux]

If you are willing to change the shifting mechanism then just go ahread and try the dropbars!

I have seen some nice setups in this forum for the older Q models:
(From Thread : https://forum.cruzbike.com/threads/a-trail-quest-or-q650b.11010)

 

[Mathew Fy]

I realize I may have to change the shift/brake mechanism as the twist grip may not fit on the drop bar.

The Soma Gator drop bar is sized to accept mtb twist shifters.
https://www.somafab.com/archives/product/gator-handlebar

 

[rfneep]

Here's an older Q559 with Gator bars. They work pretty well, but do run wide.

Ray

 

[Robert Holler]

Stay tuned ya'll as we have things in the works in this regard. Not likely for several months, but for sure in the future.

 

[3bs]

@Robert Holler must have convinced management to buy him a handlebar tube bender and insert media. i can see a contest coming .....

 

[benphyr]

Ah, the new Q, (or T, or S, or V - I don't even care so much which one I just love it when Cruzbike hints at things they/we've thought of being applied to the new iteration of excellence. That's Cruzbike limbo: Always raising the bar for the tribe. (pun intended)

 

[rfneep]

Looking forward to a new Q, and saving my pennies...

 

[Rod Butler]

I'm thinking of replacing the stock handlebars with the wide drop bars that come on the S40. I have both bikes and prefer to have my arms extended like on the S40. I feel that I have more leverage and can actually climb better with the 40 plus, it gives me more possible hand positions on long rides and my arms don't cramp. Has anyone tried this? I realize I may have to change the shift/brake mechanism as the twist grip may not fit on the drop bar. Not sure.

There is a website called http://whatbars.com/
also an interview with the creator

Both of which I recommend and well worth a look if you're looking to change bars.

While I'm here, does anyone know what brand/model the S40 bars are?
I want to use the What Bars site to make a comparison.
Thinking of moving my Rolhoff shifter to perhaps, the Soma Gator....great to see the pics, nice work!

 

[Rishi@Cruzbike]

Here's an older Q559 with Gator bars. They work pretty well, but do run wide.

Ray

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Hi Ray, running wide Vs comfort? And, how much more straighten out your arms to the original bars. They look comfortable to me, and get a better view of the traffic behind you in the mirror.