Hello, I'm Ono, and Golden Week has just ended, but I'm already looking forward to summer vacation.

However, it's been hot lately! It's now the season where you can comfortably wear short sleeves and enjoy cycling. Before the extremely hot days of summer begin, let's all ride our bikes a lot. lol

Putting that aside, this time, as the title says, we will talk about the Harajuku store sales staff. KOTA・GORI・ONO I would like to introduce the handles that the three of us love!

We will take a deep dive into the particularities and points of each product, as well as the reasons for using them, so please take a look.

First, let's take a look at his favorite handle from KOTA, the oldest member of the Harajuku store!

-KOTA-

Hello, this is KOTA.
Everyone is curious about the handles that store staff use, but this time I am “DOSNOVENTA BARCELONA” Introducing the ones we use!

NITTO b354 heron bar

There are various types of handles such as drop handles, riser handles, and bullhorn handles, but this one is"Commuter handle"Something that is said to be.

*“Commuter” → MainlyA person who regularly travels back and forth for work or study.

It's a bit of an unusual shape, but it has a nice back sweep and a slender chromoly frame.Compatibility◎
In addition, the unique shape with a slight drop is perfect for adding a difference in position.You can also create a more comfortable posture by turning it upside down.
By the way, the material of this handle is"Aluminum"
Because we use thick and durable vipes,Perfect in terms of strength. Another advantage is that it is lighter and easier to handle than chromoly handles.

What's even better about this handle is that it's large enough to accommodate a long grip. So IBURGHI wrapped the bar tape a little longer and put the same NITTO end cap on the bar end.

And the stem is also NITTO. Basically, everything around the handle is unified with NITTO.
"CT-2 CRAFT STEM"is really cool.

We usually have this bicycle in our store, so if you are interested, please come and see it for yourself.
If you would like to take a test drive, please feel free to contact us!

*For reference, the 735TR uses "NITTO FOR SHRED BAR".

-GORI-

Next, we will introduce GORI's favorite handles!
GORI's current recommendations are:"LEADER 735"The handle attached to the PROTAPER carbon handle!

PROTAPER CARBON RISER BAR C12 ¥33,000-tax included

A personal favorite brand that has been newly stocked at the BROTURES Harajuku store in recent months and is gradually gaining recognition. "PROTAPER" 。
in the first placePROTAPERis a brand that mainly handles handle parts for MTB and off-road motorcycle bodies, so very few customers use it as handles for fixie bikes.

I'm a bit of a nuisance and like to stand out, so I set it up just like this!
Since I commute 20km one way every day and ride a fixie bike every day, it's better to use the promenade type handlebar that KOTA introduced.Comfortable commuteThere is no doubt that it can be done.
More than just comfort for commuting "Speed" I place importance onChoice of riser bar。

Since you can choose from a wide range of handlebar positions while maintaining a forward-leaning posture, you can achieve great speed!

continue,PROTAPER C12 Let me tell you about the original characteristics of the handle.
This carbon handle isPFL (Plastic Foam Lamination) manufacturing methodBy using this technique, it is possible to reduce unnecessary layers of carbon resin. as a result 810mm with a width of 190g That's calledLightest in the industryTo the finish.
*THOMSON CARBON RISER BAR is 215g in his 750mm width

25gAlthough this is a difference, this difference is especially important to me as I am planning to create a commuter express train.

The handlebar rise is a reasonable 12.7mm, and the silhouette is cool.
Of course it is important to pursue lightness and ease of use, but it is even more important that the product itself looks good!

ENVE HANDLE BARTAPE　 ¥8,690- tax included

Bar tape is definitely recommended for riser bars.
It's a bit difficult to wind, and the price range is higher than grips, so it tends to be a hassle. However, bar tape is the best solution to make the most of the silhouette of the riser bar, and by wrapping it with thin bar tape, you can grip the handle without using too much.powerful ridingYou can aim for it!
Everyone has different tastes in handlebars, but if you are looking for a new riser bar,PROTAPERI recommend it!

-ONO-

This is Ono, the third and youngest child!

it's my favorite car “LEADER ANGELINO” What is attached to is

A classic in the riser handle world.NITTO FOR SHRED BAR φ31.8 It will be!

Japan's world-class component manufacturer“Nitto”Released by , it is a masterpiece that combines the strongest strength and the best grip comfort.

Also used for model name “SHRED” What is "Cut apart" The word originally meansSlang used in the snowboarding world.It is also often used when attacking trails on piste bikes and MTBs.

For that reason,FOR SHRED BAR (Handle for cutting through the streets)It seems that it has been named.

*See BLUE LUG's website

We arrived at this through numerous tests and verifications. 25mm rise, 6 degrees upsweep, 3 degrees backsweepAn exquisite shape.
myself,THOMSON CARBON RISER or WBASE BTBW BAR 、NITTO B840 I've used various riser bars, but for the past year and a half I've been using FOR SHRED BAR. It feels so comfortable in your hand, it's like, ``Ah, this is it.''

For me, he is the No. 1 riser bar.

This concludes the introduction of the favorite handles of the three Harajuku store sales staff!

The body and handlebars we introduced are available at our store, so if you would like to see them in person or take a test drive, please feel free to contact us!

Well then.