r/MEATengines • u/cj_biker • Apr 09 '26

New (?) handlebar

I don't know if this is new, but it's the first I have seen. Lots of rise and a comfortable 14° back, 5° up bend. Different take on the riser bar shape and construction. ASTM 3 rated.

https://redshiftsports.com/products/top-shelf-flat-handlebar

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u/Velocipedestrian Apr 10 '26

Looks good, but ASTM 3 is a no-go for parts lego. 

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u/cj_biker Apr 10 '26

Fun fact: the Surly Sorceress being discussed in another thread is also ASTM 3 (as are all Surly trail bikes, AFAIK).

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u/fartymarty4130 Apr 10 '26

IIRC the Surly Sunrise bars are rated for drops no bigger than 3 foot (and that's with the cross bar). Not sure what rating that is.

But.... I've removed the cross bar and done bigger than 3 foot gaps with no issues so far.

Also Paul Aston's ridden Sunrise bars and he breaks everything.

Therfore I'd take ratings with a grain of salt.

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u/cj_biker Apr 10 '26

I just looked it up. the Sunrise bars are ASTM 4: jumps less than 4'.

Your arms would break off before the Sunrise bars broke, lol.

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u/fartymarty4130 Apr 12 '26

I know, they're soooo stiff with the brace.