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Flat and touring handlebars for travel bikes

Flat and touring handlebars are used on travel bikes and off-road setups to provide more control, a stable riding position, and direct handling—especially on gravel and with load.

This selection is built around real-world use: travel, bikepacking, and mixed terrain. Each option reflects a different type of bike and a different way of riding.

How to choose based on your bike

  • Flat-bar gravel conversion / mixed use:
    Flat bars or light risers → direct control and natural position without radically changing the bike geometry.
  • Bikepacking and technical off-road:
    Wide flat or riser bars → more leverage and control on rough terrain (e.g. Moonstone).
  • Long-distance touring bikes:
    Touring or multi-position bars → more hand positions and reduced fatigue over time (e.g. Winston, Moloko).
  • Loaded setups:
    Stable geometries and wider bars → improved handling and weight distribution (e.g. Ritchey Rizer).

Multi-position vs control: what to choose

  • Multi-position bars (e.g. Winston, Moloko):
    Multiple hand positions → better comfort and posture variation on long rides.
  • High-rise / MTB bars (e.g. Moonstone, Rizer):
    More leverage and control → better handling on technical terrain and with load.
  • Flat bars (e.g. Superlogic Flat):
    Direct and responsive steering → more precision, less long-distance comfort.

The right choice depends on how you actually ride: comfort and variation, or control and precision on demanding terrain.

If you are looking for Best solution
Control on technical terrain Riser bars or wide flat bars
More upright position and reduced hand pressure Bars with rise and ergonomic backsweep
Comfort for long-distance touring Touring or multi-position handlebars
Not sure what to choose Contact us: we help you define the right setup based on your bike, use and load

Handlebar choice directly affects control, comfort, and how the bike behaves—especially in travel and bikepacking setups.