[Armonhammer]

Hi,
I have a 26.0 handlebar accommodating stem, and am looking to change out my handlebars for a lightweight touring-specific drop handlebar. The bike is a 1999 Trek 1200.
Also, anyone know where I can get some browin-ish-colored handlebar tape?
Thanks in advance.

 

[PigmyRacer]

As a general matter, "lightweight" is the opposite of "touring specific." I would suggest a bar from Nitto, which, although steel, are great bars in a variety of shapes.

 

[ARP]

They are not steel...alu

Hi,
I have a 26.0 handlebar accommodating stem, and am looking to change out my handlebars for a lightweight touring-specific drop handlebar. The bike is a 1999 Trek 1200.
Also, anyone know where I can get some browin-ish-colored handlebar tape?
Thanks in advance.

Take a look at Nitto Randoneur bars, 45cm wide. And very nice weight and finish. This is a pic of the bars with Cinelli natural cork tape painted with amber shellac.

 

[Armonhammer]

I just ordered from Milwaukee Bicycle Co. Ben's Cycle a Nitto B-177 Noodle Handlebar & some tape. Will see how they work & make a review of it in a week or two.

 

[buck-50]

I've got a set of noodle bars- they're pretty nice- not too heavy, very comfy, lots of great places to put yer hands.

Nice choice!

 

[SystemShock]

Hi,
I have a 26.0 handlebar accommodating stem, and am looking to change out my handlebars for a lightweight touring-specific drop handlebar. The bike is a 1999 Trek 1200.
Also, anyone know where I can get some browin-ish-colored handlebar tape?
Thanks in advance.

I know Rivendell (rivbike.com) sells tan cork hbar tape:

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