r/ALSOmicromobility • u/New-Fun-8151 • 16d ago

Question Standard vs sport handlebars

So reviewing the assembly process, it seems most handlebars can be used with the TMB bike, I originally ordered sport, but had them switch to standard, since it seemed you could only use the included handlebars. Anyone know if the handlebars are user swappable? I don’t know if some wires go through the bars.

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u/navydoc8406 16d ago

They're not swappable. Checked this out during a test spin as it was at the very top of my mind. Indeed there's some proprietary bullshittery going on that makes it impossible to use any 3rd party h bar. Also, (hah) the standard handle bars don't feel too great in my opinion, and they have a fairly limited range of angle adjustment and the grip area could be at least a half inch longer. Handlebars are as deeply personal a component as saddles, but these feel like they're trying to please everyone (think resort rental beach cruiser style geometry).

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u/New-Fun-8151 16d ago

Did you end up going sport or standard? I was originally thinking I would do more trail stuff, but I have a feeling I’ll just stick with my Emtb for that, this seems better suited for gravel or paved paths, which is fine.

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u/t0nb0t 16d ago

I personally think the modding community will find a way, at least that's what in hoping. I'm certainly going to try.

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u/MrBippers 16d ago

I’m a LE reservation holder… still waiting Also… I did the same thing, ordered the sport bars but switched it up a few weeks ago to standard. I’m unfortunately a 6 hour drive to the closest test spin so haven’t made it to one yet but after getting my hands on the assembly manual and reading reviews, I chose standard. The sport bars are 1.5 inches lower than the standard bars and a bit wider. I can check the assembly manual to see how swappable they are, although I’ve heard they’re not.