When I first test rode the Leopard, the bars were included. I was a bit worried the bars would be too weird due to the ergo shape to the tops. I was used to regular round bars. But to my surprise, they actually felt great, with a good grip on the tops for climbing and a flat spot for the palms when on the hoods, like where i am most of the time on the flats. Now I wouldn't go back to round bars!