Comments on: Origin 8 Space Bar Review

By: steve

steve — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:33:08 +0000

Ran these on an Se Stout, and really liked ‘em. Can’t beat the price. Gotta give a shout to the Soma Sparrow, too, cuz it takes BE shifters or brake levers if you so desire.

By: Cloxxki

Cloxxki — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:16:18 +0000

My Mary was 315 or 325g or so.

Looking for Space Bars with decent shipping to Europe…might get 3. Any tips?

By: Brian

Brian — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:32:01 +0000

The Salsa bars at 17 degree’s are a cats meow for some; but there is definately a market for old geezers like me too, and the higher rise Space-Bar is nicer. For the Mountain rider…definately the Salsa, but for the pure tourist, or casual/sport rider…comfort…Space Bar. To a guy like me, just looks alone score points. I am putting the Space Bars on my new fixie.

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:57:44 +0000

Tony: I use one all the time. Love it.

By: Tony Reidsma

Tony Reidsma — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:12:14 +0000

Actually, may I ask, have you ever tried the 17 degree salsa flat bar?

By: Tony Reidsma

Tony Reidsma — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:11:19 +0000

Thanks Ted.

I think I’ll give it a try.

The guy I referred to is a heavy dude, where I’m 6′ 4″ at 155lbs I doubt I’ll have issues. I mainly ride hard pack single track and the daily ride to the beach.

Cheers > Tony

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:53:53 +0000

Tony: I like them alot. Keep in mind, anything can break. I don’t think that the Space Bar is flawed or inherently poorly designed. It isn’t a “free ride” bar, a “dirt jump bar” etc. Some folks are harder on equipment than others, and there are all sorts of mitigating circumstances that come into play.

I’ve heard of folks breaking Mary Bars too, it’s maybe not the type of bar for everybody. I like them (the Space Bar), feel safe with them, and they fit my riding style. Each person has to make their own decision and live with the consequences.

By: Tony Reidsma

Tony Reidsma — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:04:01 +0000

So how do you like these bars?

A buddy of mine snapped them at the stem, so I’m a bit hesitant….

Thanks
Tony