Converting a drop bar bike to flat bars isn’t as straightforward as simply changing your handlebars. In most cases, you’ll also need to swap out shifters, brakes and callipers at a minimum.

Most road bars and flat bars nowadays have a 31.8mm clamp diameter, but older bars can vary, with 25.4mm common, as well as 26mm.

Shimano has announced the expansion of its Cues line-up, adding new drop bar options for road and gravel riding. The brand says the options feature the same durable and smooth drivetrain performance ...

But below CUES, Shimano introduced the 8-speed ESSA component range in 2024 for budget flat bar bikes and MTBs. It’s now extended ESSA to drop bar bikes, although only in 1x configuration.

The Skitch is available in four frames sizes and just one color (flat olive green). Buyers should expect to pay US$5,999 for the Apex Flat Bar, $6,299 for the Apex Gravel or $7,299 for either of ...