How to Choose Bike Handlebars
Salsa Woodchipper 31.8 Handlebar
$55.00
With a unique shape for comfort and control on rough terrain, the signature Salsa Woodchipper 31.8 handlebar bends along 3 planes to create extra-wide lowers while still maintaining a shallow drop.
- Lightweight and strong 6061-T6 aluminum alloy construction
- Ergonomic design works well with integrated road shift/brake levers or bar end shifters
- 114mm drop; 56mm reach; 25° flare angle; 38° drop angle
- 31.8mm clamp diameter with 120mm width accommodates the EXP Series Anything Cradle pouch and Aerobars (both sold separately)
- Note: Requires a unique setup for optimal comfort; brake/shifter position should be canted downward slightly, resulting in a 20-25° downward angle of the drops
Imported.
View all Salsa Drop Bars| Best Use | Cycling |
|---|---|
| Handlebar Material | Aluminum |
| Bar Clamp Diameter | 31.8 millimeters |
| Handlebar Width | 44 CM: 44 centimeters 46 CM: 46 centimeters |
| Drop | 114 millimeters |
| Reach | 56 millimeters |
| Weight | 357 grams |
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Location:Madison, WI
Age:65–74
5 years ago
They have the flare!
Yes , I recommend this product
Great bars! I needed the most flare because my bar end shifters would stab me above the knee whenever I came out of the saddle. Very comfortable, I will never go back to regular drop bars.
Age:65–74
3 years ago
A bit of a disappointment
Not sure what these do well at yet but I haven’t found it. Of all the multi-position bars I’ve tried these might be some of the less useful, they’re better than an on-one midge but that’s a low bar (no pun intended). The ONLY position that is comfortable on these is the drops. If you’re looking for a drop bar exclusively for off-road riding in the drops, these could do ok. For every one else I’d find a different bar. The shape of the bar means that there is no flat section behind the hoods and no way to comfortably set up the hoods to also have the levers be reachable from the drops. Finally, these are not great for running Bar-cons. The angle and length of the drops relative to the reach means that the levers stick out where they’ve been caught on bushes (surprise gear!), hit trees, become the primary contact point of the bike when leaning against buildings or laying it on the ground, and when trying to maneuver in tight spots (turning around in the road, switchbacks, etc) I frequently end up with the bars blocked against my knee/thigh and overshooting the turn (here I come ditch!). I’ll be switching to a set of more “traditional” gravel bars.
