Handlebar choices today are seemingly endless!! I have toured with drop bars, drop bars with aero bars, sweep back bars, modified butterfly bars, straight bars, and the list goes on. There are many companies to choose from. Surly is an American company known for it's creative handlebars, bicycle frames, etc...Ergotech is a German based company that also sells handlebars, stems and many things cycling. Modolo, from Italy have been making bars since 1952, there are many companies out there. This page is just a quick starting point!! The following links are a few guidelines to ensure you find a bar to suit your cycling needs. Do not be afraid to experiment. Here is what the bikepacking collective has to say about handlebar choices:  "Don't let comfort come second to performance when you bikepack, because the farther you ride, the more important it is that you look after your body. A comfortable handlebar (also known as an alt bar) is a great place to start. Find our full list of swept back and riser models here, including more than 75 options, many of which we've tested... " check out the link below to read more.

 Modolo long history in handlebars continue with our excellent range of trekking bars. The attention to aerodynamic as well as comfort in a great design product. Original shape and anatomic study is what Modolo has always give to the world of cycling. 

 The SG 2.5 Loop H-Bar shares the same comfortable 45 degree sweep, black or silver colors options, 31.8mm clamp diameter, and standard 22.2mm grip area diameter for flat bar/mountain bike controls with the rest of the Aluminum H-Bars.  The main differences that you'll notice when riding the SG 2.5 vs the standard SG Aluminum Loop H-Bar is that the 2.5 is 2 inches higher—which makes it ideal for bikes with front ends that are too low—and that the rear crossbar swoops down to the stem, rather than curving mostly back as on the rest of the H-Bars.  

 If variety is the spice of life, then the Moloko bar oozes umami at every bend. It offers a multitude of hand positions to keep you comfortable and in control over the course of a long day riding over varied terrain. It also has plenty of spots to mount your various accessories 

• Material: CroMoly steel
• Clamp diameter: 31.8mm
• Width: 735mm; Cut marks for 685mm
• Rise: 27mm
• Sweep Angle: 34 degrees
• Weight: 709g
• Color: Black

 Used to be if you wanted to throw drop bars on your off-road rig, you had to fork over your allowance for a new drivetrain and brake levers. We made the Corner Bar so you could conduct all your dirt-drop experiments with your current brake and drivetrain setup. I mean, why spring for the whole buffet when all you want is a salty snack at the bar? Anyway, we made this one out of Chromoly and it comes in three agreeable widths. We’re also including a set of shims. If you don’t need ‘em, stick ‘em in a drawer for later. You call the shots, Boss. Head on over to our Corner Bar Blog for even more details!  

 The Terminal Bar isn’t just a comfortable cruiser-style bar like the Surly Open Bar. And it’s not just a tough off-road touring bar like the Surly Moloko, either, though it does have the same 34-degree sweep. Sharing properties of both bars, it’s a hybrid built for long, rough rides on rocky roads and mean-as-hell singletrack. Best suited for rugged touring applications with the Troll, Ogre, ECR, Bridge Club and Pugsley, the Terminal Bar’s basically the Liger, Coywolf, or Beefalo of handlebars, and its versatile swept-back design means you’ll remain comfortable through even the longest days in the saddle. Made of lightweight aluminum, it's available in either polished anodized black or polished anodized silver and can be run with a 40mm drop or rise, depending on what you want to get into. 

Butterfly or trekking bars have been around for a while. They give multiple hand position possibilities for long distance travel. Check out all of the bars on the link below, and find a bar to suit your needs.

 The M-WAVE Trekking handlebar boasts a backsweep design, providing a natural hand position that minimizes wrist fatigue and maximizes control. This ergonomic shape promotes a relaxed grip, allowing for comfortable long-distance cycling without compromising performance. The handlebar´s rise provides additional leverage and control, especially when navigating challenging terrain or carrying heavier loads. Its width offers stability and confident handling, inspiring confidence on every ride. 

"In our new Decade in Review series, we take a deep dive into the site’s 10-year archive and look back at all the gear we’ve tried along the way, choosing our all-time top picks in a broad range of categories. First up, we share 10 of our favorite time-tested saddles for bikepacking. Find them all here… "

From hardy leather Brooks touring saddles to racing saddles like the Cambium, there’s something within the Brooks range for every type of cyclist. Future-thinking e-bike saddles are represented, alongside products that have been manufactured by Brooks for 100 years. Shop for men’s bike saddles and women’s bike saddles, alongside road, gravel and mountain bike saddles.

 Support in the most extreme conditions. Find your ideal gravel saddle with our three different saddle profiles: the neutral SLR shape helps with pelvic rotation, the flat profile of our Flite saddles gives riders a brilliant range of movement, and the wave-shaped profile of the Novus provides support to riders with pelvic tilt. The shorter Boost length across the gravel range allows for an even better fit on every ride.  Go deeper into the unknown. Choose a technologically advanced, ultra-reliable gravel saddle that won't let you down on your next gravel adventure. Get ready to explore the most remote roads in the world with shock-dampening TI 316 rails, Hi-Viz surfaces, and carbon-powered shells. Pick the perfect colour match for your bike with each saddle available in three colours: Grey, Blue Granite, and Mud Brown. All our gravel saddles are designed with the pressure-relieving Superflow cutout.