wish they upgrade to 7075 alum alloy for lighter bar but then again Im satisfied with its functionality

Finally a handle bar for us that ain't roadies. 53cm.

I've been going back and forth on what to throw on my retro 26er vintage mountain bike gravel / city bike conversion. This alt bar looked very interesting to solve a few issues I have with my current setup. The extra rise is essential on these conversions. My stem adapter sits pretty high and this helps put the bar at a comfortable position. The slight sweep on the bars gets you into an even more ergo hand position. I opted for a slightly wider 47 over my existing 42 road or this bike bar setup for a bit more comfort and carrying capability off the bar. The added width will help on light duty single track performance with a bit more control. Finally the flared bars offer a bit more comfort and hand position for long hauls. I opted against the loop and i am not sure how i will feel long term as i do like the prospect of that center hand position too.Weight is totally fine for me, it's a well constructed bar. I am not a total weight weenie on this build so the aluminum is kinda the ideal material for unmatched light weight , strength and durability. All are pluses and could easily find this bar on a more sporty carbon frame without much concern.While i didn't order them yet i love that Redshift has a variety of accessories to really kit out this bar with the ergo grips and top bar extensions all really nice ideas to further improve fit and feel if i want to try customize further.It's hard to relay my ergonomic preferences over to anyone else, but so far they have been nice on my handful of rides with them as it dial in the positioning. But I think this has such a broad set of ergonomic features that it can appeal to many others looking for an "alt bar" that doesn't get too silly and help you keep more comfy on the bike. The rise and sweep are all subtle but welcomed details.

I like to do a variety of riding and that includes dirt trails and paved roads and these Redshift bars are great for my style of riding. When I'm in the mood to push it, the drops and aero bar keeps me tucked and aerodynamic but when I'm riding casually and want to sit up the rise and multi-position grips keep me comfortable on the saddle.These anodized alloy bars are narrower than flat bars but wider than most drop bars. I've included a chart that came with the bars showing all the sizing specs as the ad only shows a few measurements. Redshift makes excellent quality products as I'm using the "TopShelf" Redshift on another bike and love the design and feel. I'm swapping out my flat bar for this one and will soon be ordering compatible brake and shift levers.Bottom Line: Excellent Quality bars that offer multiple grip locations, are perfect for those who want bars that provide options when riding in varying terrains and riding surfaces and bars that can be used for casual riding and/or workouts. That's exactly how I'll be using them and they'll replace my flat bars.

As all things redshift, these are well made. They have a nice shape to them and aren’t overly heavy for an ergo, alloy bar. Really comfortable shape and the rise on these offers a lot of options for mounting stuff. These are best suited to touring and bike packing. Aero weight weenies will probably want to avoid them.Also, the flare makes these things really stable off-road. I love them for gravel adventure riding!

Redshift has been known for creating some pretty unique products in the cycling world. While they may charge a premium, many of their products are unlike anything else you've seen.And the kitchen sink handlebar are a testament to that. I've replaced the standard gravel handlebars that came with my Decathlon gravel bike. Interestingly enough, the flare and "brifter" angles are very similar between these two.However, the kitchen sink has a couple of tricks up its sleeve.For one, the endurance loop is a wonderful addition. Not only does it give you additional grip points, but it can be used like a mini aero bar. I say "can be" because it's not ideal, however, it is considerably better than not having a center grip.Another thing that I thought was interesting is the fact that it sweeps back slightly and is also slightly raised so you get a more comfortable position on the bike.The only real caveat with these handlebars is the fact that you will likely need to find longer bar tape. Redshift has their own called "really long bar tape", and that would be completely compatible with this handlebar.I was able to mount my Garmin bike computer and front light around the endurance loop, but I also see that Redshift has a custom bag that can go and fill the space inside the endurance loop and hang slightly below.This might be a better option if you're used to using a handlebar bag, since it's easy to access and fits perfectly. I don't have that bag, but I am considering it now.One thing to keep in mind if you're coming from standard road bike or basic gravel handlebars is that the angle that your shifters might point a little inwards compared to what you are used to, and make the handlebar feel smaller than it is.Keep that in mind if you plan to match the width of these handlebars to your existing ones as you may end up getting something too small for your shoulders. I did opt for the exact size that I'm currently running because I know that the angle of the sweep and shifters would be in the same position.Overall, I'm impressed with the kitchen sink. I think it's going to help tremendously in my long-distance rides this summer, but I can already see the advantage of having that slight rise and sweep back.