Apologies if this is in wrong part of the forum - but couldnt find anywhere where this sort of request would easily sit (is the Forum missing something? - or is it just me?!). Anyway, I'm trying to track down a set of North Road handlebars - but in black. Didn't think it would be a problem but, so far, I've only found them in a "narrow" version or outside the UK (with disproportionately high P&P) or, quite simply, a bit expensive (I know - I'm a miser!). Anyone know of somewhere within UK where they can be sourced?
North Road handlebars - black
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Are these too narrow?
http://www.bankruptbikeparts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=120
http://www.bankruptbikeparts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=120
Yes. I'd seen those but am looking for a set which is closer to the "standard" width.
Thanks. Some good choice/prices at Rose by all accounts but I'm rather put off by the £7+ shipping charge to the UK (even though the total might come in below the £20). Just surprises me that these are so hard to find at a reasonable price from within the UK.
Well, I tracked down these in the end. Not, strictly speaking, NorthEnd, but same idea.
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/handlebars/590-humpert-cruiser-handlebars-254mm-clamp-black
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/handlebars/590-humpert-cruiser-handlebars-254mm-clamp-black
Ah. OK. They were £8 plus £5 shipping at SJS - so I saved £3 (I know - I'm such a miser!)
They arrived yesterday (brand name ergotec). Seem fine to me but, intriguingly, they are marked as "Safety Level 2". Never heard of that but the chart that came with it suggests that an "E-bike" should have a "safety level" of 4 or more. Very strange. There are also references to speed and weight (linked to "Safety Levels"). Anyway, I don't see it being a problem (famous last words!) so have fitted them to my Big Bear and will be using them over the weekend.
No sooner said, than done! (I hope, if the technology works)Maybe you could borrow a camera and show us how they look?
It' a German thing... I think they crash test handlebars or something. They are working towards normalising every part of bikes, lucky us the Dutch don't agree so stupid security levels won't be imposed on the rest of Europe. Don't get me wrong I am all for safety standards but just not overwhelmed by some of the German ones.