Nitto Randonneur

The slight upward angle in the flat section of the bar is designed to put your wrists in a more neutral, natural position. This reduces strain during long days in the saddle, making it significantly more comfortable for endurance riding than a perfectly flat bar.

These bars use a 25.4 mm clamp diameter, which is a standard size for vintage and quill stems. If you are using a modern threadless stem, which typically requires a 31.8 mm clamp, you will need a shim or a different stem to make them compatible.

The traditional bend offers a deeper drop and a longer reach compared to modern compact bars. This provides more hand positions, which is helpful for changing your posture on long rides, but it does require more flexibility to reach the drops comfortably.

No, these bars are designed with external cable routing. You will need to run your brake and shifter housing along the outside of the bars, which is standard for this classic aesthetic and makes maintenance much easier.

Yes, Nitto measures their bars center-to-center at the drops. Keep in mind that because of the flared shape of randonneur bars, the width at the hoods will feel slightly narrower than the width at the drops.