A beautifully machined piece of engineering, hand made from start to finish in the UK. Perfect for urban or polo use. Cut from a solid block of 6082 aluminium alloy. Constant diameter straight bar (solid) with domed ends, central knurling and laser engraving. Reassuringly hefty and a pleasure to handle.
Available colours for 25.4mm are anodized black and custom hand polished. For 26.4mm anodized silver and gold and custom hand polished. See listing for 26.0mm below for illustration of black. NOTE: gold and Silver anodized in 25.4mm now discontinued. One length of 38cm. This is a good all-round sensible width for traffic dodging while still retaining full control - remember your feet and pedals will be wider than this anyway. Constant diameter in two sizes to fit 25.4 stems or 26.4 classic Cinelli stems. See FAQ for more.
IMPORTANT: being constant diameter these bars need care in fitting to avoid scratches - please see the Blog article for fitting tips before installing these bars and ensure they will fit your stem - we cannot accept returns of scratched bars because the wrong size was forced in! Each bar is supplied with detailed fitting instructions. Brake levers that fit this bar include the Dirt Harry and Tektro Cross Top levers. Please see FAQ for handlebar info. Please note that traditionally polished items may tarnish over time due to weather, normal use etc and may require cleaning or re-polishing - we recommend 'Peek' (easily found on eBay).
As above but in 26.0mm diameter to fit 'modern' stems including the 3TTT and various Nitto models below. Pair with the Nitto Technomic in 70mm for a fast steering upright 'urban' set-up. Available in new black anodized, also polished and gold anodized in one length of 38cm.
This is our new and improved cut-down riser. As before, not being able to find a riser bar in the required width we have secured a stock of NOS mountain bike risers and had them reduced to a more suitable narrow width for urban use of 40cm. Ready to fit with grips of your choice (not usable with 'lock-on' type grips). Rise is approximately 30mm with slightly swept back ends. Stiff and strong and ideal for commuting and city use.
These are now professionally cut down by our UK engineers for an even better 'factory finish' with chamfered and machined ends inside and out. Finished in polished aluminium alloy or black. In addition all bars now have the VeloSolo logo laser engraved as with our Squeeze bars above.
Fits any 25.4 stem or use a Nitto shim to fit to 26.0mm stem. If you run a non-threaded fork the BBB stem further down is ideal with these bars. Please see FAQ for handlebar info.
Classic super strong chromed steel track bar from Nitto. NJS certified for professional Keirin track use. Curving forward flat section and deep drop. Available with width of 38cm or 40cm centre to centre. Fits 25.4 stem or use Nitto shim to fit to 26.0mm stem. Made in Japan with beautiful bright chrome finish and good old 'brown paper' wrapping. Yes, Nitto make lighter weight aluminium alloy versions of this bar (email us if you want one) but there is just something about the incredibly solid feeling, deeply chromed, reliable steel heft of this bar that appeals. On pulling it out of the brown paper wrapping you will know what we mean. Please see FAQ for handlebar info.
Exact same design as above but made from cro-mo steel for a slight weight advantage. NJS certified for professional Keirin track use. Curving forward flat section and deep drop. Available with width of 38cm or 40cm centre to centre. Fits 25.4 stem or use Nitto shim to fit to 26.0mm stem. Made in Japan with beautiful bright chrome finish and traditional paper wrapping (grey not brown).
Slightly different form the normal Nitto drop bar shape but with a very popular cult following. Originally designed by the Rivendell Bicycle Works in the US, these are made by Nitto in Japan. Instead of a completely straight top section these have a slight bend in the tops to provide a more comfortable upright position. It sounds odd but this subtle rearwards kink where your hands sit gives a more natural hand position and works great for city riding or just general use. Worth a Google search for more feedback.
Drop is reasonably moderate at 135mm. Traditional shape with no grooves and rounded drops. Nitto have even used a very attractive classic style crest on the sleeved section. Width is 42cm centre to centre (drops) 43cm centre to centre at the slightly flared out ends. Fits 26.0mm stem. Made in Japan. Lightweight, good looking and well priced - highly recommended. Please see FAQ for handlebar info.
Again a similar shape to the classic Giro D'Italia but with a deeper drop around 16.5 cm. Rounded drops with no grooves and narrow overall width at base of 41cm. Fits 25.4 stem. Attractive crest to sleeved section. Satin finish (quite flat). Made in Japan. Please see FAQ for handlebar info.
These are NOS items that have been in and out of warehouses or in storage for many years - packaging may be slightly grubby and the remaining stock of these bars have scuffs or marks mainly to the 'bar-taped' area but otherwise these are 'brand new'.
Another Nitto classic, the aluminium alloy bullhorn bar with up-turned ends. Probably the nicest bullhorn out there and a neat alternative to chopping down that old Cinelli bar in the shed. Available in three widths of 38cm, 40cm or 42cm. Fits a 26.0mm stem.
This is the high spec heat-treated and gun-metal grey anodized version. Nitto make a cheaper non-HT bullhorn too. Made in Japan with laser engraved Nitto markings. Works well with plug-in or cross-top type levers.
A more affordable alternative to the Nitto above. A slightly 'squarer' design than the RB-018 with slightly longer 'horns' - easy to cut down if required. Available in one width of 40cm centre to centre. Fits a 26.0mm stem.
Available in polished silver or black. Both with no logos or engraving. Works well with plug-in or cross-top type levers.
A bit different to the above bars - imagine a drop bar with the ends turned back up. Consequently quite wide but with a huge range of hand positions and very minimal drop. Sweeps forward quite a bit so keep the stem length shorter than normal. Heat-treated aluminium alloy with a 25.4mm clamp area. Now available in 26.0mm too. Satin finish, made in Japan.
Completely straight bar in aluminium alloy. Not quite as narrow or exclusive as our Squeeze bar but a very attractive bar from the big 'N'. Width is 50cm end to end with 25.4mm clamp area. Great for city or commuting use.
Another straight bar option in 6061-T6 polished aluminium alloy but sized to fit modern 26.0mm stems. Made in Italy. Width is 50cm end to end but we are happy to professionally cut these down to whichever custom width you require at no extra cost (min advised around 38cm). Please send a note when ordering
Mountain bike flat bars (slightly swept back) from Kore and Kalloy. Clamp area is 25.4mm to fit MTB stems or use on a road/fixed bike with quill stem (see below). Kore Lite has a very small bend of just 3 degrees and a great looking matt black finish. Kalloy is un-branded in satin silver with slightly more sweep. Standard width is 560mm (22") but we are happy to professionally cut these down to whichever custom width you require at no extra cost (min advised around 38cm). Please send a note when ordering.
Here is a more modern 'freeride' style stem for those not going down the retro quill stem route. These forged and machined stems from BBB are suitable for modern non-threaded forks (a-head) with a 1 1/8" steerer and match well with the BB seatpost. You can also use them with a 1" steerer by using a 1" to 1 1/8" shim (see option on Paypal button below).
Perfect for running any 25.4mm bar (drops, flats, risers) on your fixed or singlespeed - especially popular with cut-down risers on a road bike in the city. Can also be used with 22.2mm BMX bars by adding a Zenith shim. Four bolt front mount gives a very solid and secure feel to the front end and allows easy swapping of bars. Equally suitable for off-road use on a singlespeed mountain bike. Length is 50mm with a 5 deg rise. Very well machined and finished stems.
Note: pics on road bike show stem fitted to a threaded steerer adaptor - fitting to a standard non-threaded steerer is much neater.
We have a limited number of NOS (circa 1980's) SR Royal quill stems available. Short length of 80mm ideal for city use. Design as per the classic Cinelli 1A with traditional angled steel wedge. Lightly polished finish of reasonable quality. SR Royal logo to top. These stems were never made to Nitto finish quality and although 'brand new' and un-used they may have the odd minor mark from storage etc or just from original production.
Size is the standard 22.2 (1 inch) quill with 25.4mm clamp. Length is 80mm, angle is 73 deg. Please see FAQ for handlebar and stem info
Superb value NOS forged and polished aluminium alloy stem with a 25.4mm clamp. Fits track bars including various Nitto models. Also fits standard MTB bars - works great with flats or risers. Quill is 22.2mm (standard 1") for threaded steerer. Short length of 80mm - ideal for city and polo use. Angle is 73 deg. Lovely 'old school' packaging. Please see FAQ for handlebar and stem info
These are NOS items that have been in and out of warehouses or in storage for many years - packaging may be slightly grubby, damaged or 'crushed' but stems inside are 'brand new' and un-marked.
Very popular stem, this version has a concealed style clamp bolt similar to a Cinelli XA. This is a very solid stem in forged and polished aluminium alloy with a 25.4mm clamp and a 150mm quill. Perfect match for our cut-down risers. Also fits track bars including various Nitto models.
Quill is 22.2mm (standard 1") for threaded steerer. Now available in three lengths. Regular 100mm, shorter 80mm or super short and stubby 60mm - perfect for 'upright' city use. Angle is 73 deg. Please see FAQ for handlebar and stem info
Exact same stem as above but in new black powder-coated finish. Clamp is 25.4mm with the same 150mm quill. Perfect match for our cut-down risers. Also fits track bars including various Nitto models.
Quill is 22.2mm (standard 1") for threaded steerer. Available in two lengths. Regular 100mm or shorter 80mm. Angle is 73 deg. Please see FAQ for handlebar and stem info
Superb value forged aluminium alloy stem with stainless steel quill. This is a really useful addition to our range and ideal for when a very short, upright position is required.
The quill is very long at approx 200mm allowing a max extension of approx 130mm. Great for town use with cut-down risers or 'all-rounder' style bars. Quill is 22.2mm (standard 1") for threaded steerer. Clamp size is 25.4mm. Please see FAQ for handlebar and stem info
Beautiful professional level forged stem from Nitto. Certified (NJS stamped) for professional level Keirin track racing in Japan. Angle is 58 deg so gives a very deep drop to the bars. Clamp size is 25.4 with a 22.2mm (standard 1") quill for threaded steerer. Length of 80mm or 90mm in polished finish and fitted with aluminium alloy wedge. Made in Japan.
Our best NOS find to date with a very limited number available. Short length of 90mm perfect for city, urban, fixed etc. These Shimano stems are frequently described as the most beautiful quill stems ever produced with no exposed bolts and fully enclosed aero design front section.
Originally manufactured to the highest standards by Nitto for Shimano in the 1980's in Dura Ace and Ultegra (600) versions. The Dura Ace has a 'split' quill (a la Cinelli) and aluminium conical wedge. The otherwise identical Ultegra stem (as here) uses a traditional angled steel wedge. Both stems have the same high quality polished finish. These stems are un-used in 'brand new' bagged condition as they came from the factory with Nitto grease inside, Locktite on the bottom bolt and ready to fit. Not to be repeated!
The design is superb; to fit to the bike the rear alloy cover nut is removed and the quill and bar clamp adjusted by a long 6mm hex key (five inches or so) - all adjustment is internal by a moving curved wedge for the bar clamp and a dual threaded bolt for the wedge. Size is the standard 22.2 (1 inch) quill with 26.0mm road bar clamp. However, with the clamp design this stem seems perfectly happy with classic Cinelli (26.4mm) size bars too. Length is 90mm or 100mm. Angle is 73 deg.
A slightly different offering from Zenith with an attractive angular but streamlined 'aero' style design. Two bolt removable front clamp allows change of bars without disturbing bar tape or gear/brake levers. Length is 90mm.
Forged construction with aluminium alloy wedge and polished finish to stem. Clamp is 26.0mm with 22.2mm (standard 1") quill for threaded steerer. No logo or markings. Angle is 73 deg.
Well finished Italian made quill stem from Techno Tubo Torino for 26.0mm bars. Forged construction with split quill as with older Cinelli stems. Teardrop style to main part of stem, clamp is 26.0mm with 22.2mm (standard 1") quill for threaded steerer. Slightly longer length than some of our other stems at 130mm. Polished finish with '3ttt Italy' markings to top. Angle is 73 deg.
Please note: these are NOS items that have been in and out of warehouses or in storage for many years - some have picked up the odd handling mark or nick down the years. Packaging may be grubby. Some come in plain bags as the originals were missing.
Attractive traditional forged stem with reliable nutted bolt to front. Combination of long quill (150mm with 85mm above the min insert) and short 70mm or 80mm length makes this perfect for a more upright, controllable position on city bikes. A good match for Squeeze bars or Nitto Bullhorns. Angle is 73 deg with a 22.2mm (standard 1") quill for threaded steerer. Polished finish and fitted with aluminium alloy wedge. Made in Japan. Lots of other lengths available (50mm, 60mm, 90mm) - please email to order.
Excellent value forged stem from Nitto. Clamp is 26.0mm with quill at 22.2mm (standard 1") for threaded steerer. Polished finish and fitted with aluminium alloy wedge. Length is 120mm (not 110mm as shown in pics). Angle is 90 deg.
Another lovely forged 73 deg stem from Nitto. Superb machining and finish. Usual 22.2mm (standard 1") quill for threaded steerer. Available in large range of lengths from 80mm to 140mm. We keep the 80mm, 100mm and 120mm in stock. Please email for other sizes. Polished finish and aluminium alloy wedge. Made in Japan. Angle is 73 deg.
Precision made shim to space a 25.4mm track bar (or VS Squeeze bar) to fit perfectly in a 26.0mm stem. Not cheap (as with Nitto bars the weak £ is affecting these badly) but safe, secure and very well made in stainless steel. Please see FAQ for handlebar and stem info
Precision machined aluminium alloy shims in three sizes. Available in 22.2mm to 25.4mm (silver finish), 25.4mm to 31.8mm and 26.0mm to 31.8mm (black finish). A safe and reliable way to fit a narrower bar to a wider stem. Please see FAQ for handlebar and stem info
Superb lock-on grips available with various end clamp colours. Soft rubber main grip is 110mm long (total length 130mm) with anodized aluminium locking ends in black, silver, gold, red or blue. Install and remove in an instant. 'File' type grip pattern similar to ODI Ruffians. Suitable for any bar with 22.2mm grip section (standard MTB etc).
Designed for drops, these are long grips to fit around lower section of track bars. Alternatively slice off closed end to fit to curves, work well on bullhorn bars too. Available in black with grippy 'file' type pattern. Made in Japan.
A new version of the traditional Soyo grips. Same length as above but these are a heavier duty type made of slightly thicker rubber with a more agressive file pattern. Available in black or white. Made in Japan.
We now have the world famous USA Oury grips available in all the popular colours - perfect for flat or riser bars on and off-road. Genuine USA stock with hologram sticker in each pack. Large block pattern in durable but soft compound for maximum comfort. Suitable for any bar with 22.2mm grip section, perfect for our cut-down risers or any other flat or riser MTB or BMX bar.
Available in black, white, grey, red, blue, green, orange, pink, purple, burgundy, clear and day-glo. Three new colours now added including 'Chocolate Brown' (dark choc) and 'Muddy Brown' (milk choc) - both work well with Brooks saddles. Also new is 'Pastel Green' (similar to Bianchi celeste). Difficult to get the colours accurate on screen but they are bold and bright in 'real life'. NOTE: colours are split into two lists.
Perfect for riser bars, flat bars, BMX or MTB singlespeed use. If you find Oury's a little 'thick' these thinner Premium grips have a bit more 'feel'. Soft rubber grips in three designs and four colours. Long length of 135mm works great on cut-down risers on a fixed wheel bike. Small flanges and hard-wearing expander type end plugs* (see note below). Available in black or grey (Plaid), cream (Tread) or tan (Sanitizer). Sanitizer has slightly more cushioning. Suitable for any bar with 22.2mm grip section (standard MTB, BMX etc).
*Note: IMPORTANT - because our own pre-cut risers have quite thick walls the end-plugs with these grips will not fit inside the bars (it may be possible to modify the plugs to fit). You would need to run them without plugs or substitute a different plug (any MTB plugs should be fine). They will fit all our flat bars - Deda, Kore, Kalloy, Nitto etc.
Three out of the ordinary styles of Cinelli's classic cork bar tape. Choose from World Champion with rainbow stripes or Italian flag*, both with matching end plugs, finishing tape etc. Third type is the remarkable light emitting Lumen. This soaks up light and emits it in the dark, comes complete with relective end plugs. *Note: pics may show Italian red as pinky/orange - in reality it is a true red.
Plain colous of Cinelli's classic cork bar tape. Choose from black or white. Embossed Cinelli logo. All complete with end plugs, finishing tape and extra pieces for brake levers. Made in Italy. Boxed with fitting instructions.
Excellent quality cork ribbon from Silva available in black. Complete with end plugs and finishing tape. Made in Italy. Boxed with fitting instructions.
Another option in Italian cork tape. This one available in 'Bianchi' celeste or yellow or orange. Also standard black or white. Very comfortable 'soft feel' with Deda embossing and carbon look or chrome end plugs. Includes finishing tape. Made in Italy. Boxed with fitting instructions.
Legendary Velox cloth handlebar tape available in black or white. Price is per pair (two rolls needed for one set of drop bars). Made in France. Does not include end plugs.
Bit different from the usual Velox cloth. Available in 'fluorescent' pink or green. Usual classic French packaging. Includes 'World Champion' rainbow finishing tape but does not include end plugs. Note: 'fluorescent' refers to very bright pink/green - it does not glow in the dark.
Very secure internal expander type. Excellent protection for the ends of your bars, easily removed and re-used without falling out like normal plugs! Sized to fit drop bars (minimum internal diameter is 20mm). Price is per pair.
Note: these are genuine Velox plugs but Velox are no longer branding these with 'Velox' as per pictures.
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