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Soma Handlebar Portola

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Clamp Diameter: 26.0mm
Color: Silver

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This bar is similar to our June Bug dirt drop bar, except it uses a 26.0mm center and comes in a narrower width. Nice option to try for adventure touring, trail riding or commuting. 112mm drop. 65mm reach. Grips have a slight flare. Width at lever mounting area: 41cm (53cm size), 45.5cm (56cm size) approx.

• Polished 6061 T6 aluminum
• 53 and 56cm widths (measured center to center at bar ends)
• 26.0mm center
• Drop: 112mm
• Reach: 65mm

 

Does the June Bug accept bar end shifters?

Yes it does.

When installing should the drops be flat with the ground or angled?

Road drop bars are usually installed with the lowest part of the drops angled parallel to the ground. 

On the June Bug as with other "dirt drop" you want it angled down some (10 to 25°), so your wrist isn't angled as much and pressure is distributed more evenly across your palms.

Also the angle prevents your hands from sliding forward as easily when riding on really round terrain.





Bike Touring News Loves the Junebug and Portola

The On-One Midge handlebar is a favorite of ours but the Soma Portola (26.0 clamp) and Soma Junebug (31.8 clamp) are even better. A very wide top, shallow reach and drop combined with a wide flair puts the brake levers in the almost perfect ergonomic position. One of the problems with the On-One Midge is that the drops are too short to be useful. These Soma bars have a longer drop section and they work with bar end shifters too! This Portola is similar to the June Bug dirt drop bar, except it uses a 26.0mm center and comes in two widths. For road or off road touring it is hard to beat the comfort of these handlebars.

Portola on custom CX bike

...My favorite feature, though, is the wonderfully ergonomic Soma Portola handlebar. This bar feels natural and comfortable in all six hand positions. It is similar to my long-time favorite GB Tourist Bend, but 13cm wider and more flared on the drops. The 1985-vintage NOS Dia-Compe compact brake levers are perfect on the tight bend, and the VO elk hide leather cover provides a non-slip grip without feeling sticky...http://twofootartist.com/bikes-and-biking-2013/


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