I do know it was On One's own engineering and design, so it's obviously worth riding off road, just judging from the reputation of their stuff at On One. That's not to say anything other than I don't know who made the thing for On One. I checked the Midge bar for it's makers mark. By the way, the makers mark on the Gary is from the Kalloy company, which makes some decent parts, albeit heavy, for lots of mountain bikes. Obviously, weight weenies are going with the Midge bar, but at 320 grams, the Gary isn't a pig, especially when considering the fact that it's designed for the rigors of off roading and is half the price of a Midge bar.
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If you can't, they aren't high enough, most likely. Some may not like that, but again: You are supposed to ride in the drops all the time on these bars.
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This also cants the brake levers more making them appear to be nearly horizontal from the saddle, which is nearly mustache bar territory. The most notable difference being the slope( or flare as some call it) of the Gary bars drop section which limits the width of the top section in comparison to the Midge. Width: (Note: measurement taken outside to outside at the widest point)ĭrop: (Note: measurement taken center line of drop extension to centerline of flat upper section)įlats Width: (the upper portion of the bar, either side of the stem clamp to where bar starts to curve to drop section)ĭrop extension length: ( The portion of the drop that is flat- from the hook to the tip) I was able to remove the Midge and mount up the Gary bar on the Karate Monkey, but the switch wasn't made complete before I had a chance to scrutinize both bars side by side.
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Here's some comparative numbers on the Gary bar vs.