ORIGIN8 Bullhorn Handlebar

Got this bar as I needed one that could take the Tektro RX 5.0 Carbon Reverse Levers. It's a quality bar. But know that this will not fit into a 25.4mm stem clamp. I had to get a new stem that was precisely a 26mm clamp. With that, it works like a charm. Oh, and as you can see from the photos, my SA shifter would not fit this bar, so I had to get an extender mount to put the shifter on (threw my light out there too). Didn't want to at first, but now I dig it. Really frees up the entire bar for my hands.

Be careful as to your needs when ordering these. They are not a true 26mm bar. That is the clamp area but they quickly narrow down. So if you want them to mount any kind of clip on aero bars be aware that they probably won't work. Otherwise there is nothing wrong with them.

Bars look sweet on my 6KU fixie. Wrapped them in some black bar tape and added time trial levers. Awesome looking bike now.

It’s basically a five star product in every way possible. Only complaint would be that the paint was not perfect on one of the ends but it gets taped over anyways so it’s all good.

I bought this to replace the stock handlebar on my single speed. The moment I rode the bike with the new bullhorns, I noticed a huge difference. This handlebar gave me a significantly improved feeling of control over my bike while also being extremely durable.Pros:1) Great size. Obviously this is a subjective opinion, but in my experience, 40cm is a perfect width for fixies or single speeds. It keeps my arms tight to my body and forces my weight to remain closer to the midline of the bike. I think this is one of the big reasons I feel so much more in control. I'm 5'5", 125lbs, and I wouldn't change this size AT ALL.2) Good horn angle. The last bullhorn handlebar I had had a much steeper angle to the horns, leaving me feeling very uncomfortable during rides. This angle is perfect to keep my butt on the back of my seat, while also remaining horizontal enough to have great control of turning.3) Durable. After installing on my bike, I've made sure to take note every time my bike's fallen over or been nicked. This handlebar still looks new, despite being the point of impact when my bike falls over. Also, I store my bike in a closet sometime, and the door has "accidentally" caught the handlebar in the doorway a few times; still no dents/dings. I should note that I covered this handlebar with bike tape the day I installed it. So that probably helps protect it substantially.Cons:1) Paint chips. I'm assuming this is an aluminum alloy painted with varying colors. I purchased black to match my bike, and the parts of the handlebar that are not covered by tape have a few, very small nicks and scratches in the paint from day-to-day wear and tear.2) Does not come with end-caps. The ends of the handlebar are open, since the handlebar is hollow, and the handlebar did not come with caps for the holes. Luckily, I had a bunch from past handlebars laying around, but be ready to buy some if you don't already have them.Overall, I really had a tough time trying to think of any cons of this handlebar. In my experience, it has been one of the best additions to my daily commuter bike and looks great too. I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a handlebar for their fixie or single speed. I would not advise it for a geared road bike, since I cannot imagine that shifting would be comfortable with it.Best of all, this price is UNBEATABLE. I visited 4 local bike stores (2 mom and pop shops, 1 large bike store that is a national chain, and walmart/target) and none of them had any better options at this price. The closest thing I found was $20 more expensive and weighed at least a few grams more. This is going to be one of the best prices for quality you can find.

Wow! Great quality especially for such a low price. The outer grip areas are textured paint while the middle area is glossy. You can probably get away with not wrapping it but I like grip and cushion so I’m wrapping mine. Very light weight, not bent or defective in any way. Highly recommend

Great for my fixie build. Comfortable and adds style. Great value

These are well made the paint is decent and yes reverse levers fit. In my case, I just removed the outer sleeve.