Butterfly handlebar question

[tomjw]

I have seen people touring with those handlebars which I believe are called "butterfly" because of the shape - they look really comfortable. Does anyone know where you get them and could I fit them to my MTB which has Shimano brakes and gears ? Would they be compatible with a handelbar bag ?
Thanks

[mike6]

They might be, it depends.
If you are seriously considering these bars, I suggest you fit them before buying and try your bar bag on as well. In my case the presence of a bar bag limits the angles at which you can set your bars. You might find this limitation quite acceptable,I did, but on the other hand you might not.

[Matthew]

I have butterfly bars and find very good - but as they came with the bike and cannot tell you where they came from.

With some fiddling around I have fitted a handlebar bag - but only by accepting that the bag hangs at an angle and is not flat enough to - for example - to put a map on the top.

[Matthew]

PS I have Shimano brakes and gears.

When I say they are good I mean that I never get back/hand or grip problems on long rides. I fitted a space bar for light, compass and bell.

[tyredandweary]

I recently reverted back from the butterfly handlebars that I had on my bike to drop handlebars. I don't think that there are more actual riding positions using the butterflys. Beware that changing the handlebars can set you up for a whole series of problems regarding the gear shifters.

[pied]

i use butterfly bars and am more than happy with them. if you want to use a bar bag with a klickfix fastening you will need to buy the extension piece for it to get it clear of the bars. i use a carradice bag with this set up, the side pockets are very handy for snacks!

[pied]

forgot to say they are fitted to a roadgoing mtb. v brake levers and rapidfire gearshift are no problem

[OTTERBLAND]

After using "drops" for almost 40 years, my wife developed neck and shoulder pain after extended brake use in hilly country. I fitted "butterfly" 'bars, and the problem has disappeared completely. I had to buy a pair of MTB brake levers, and a couple of twist-grip gear controls. Total success. The 'bars are fitted fairly "horizontal". I bought ours from SJS Cycles, but I've since seen them advertised (I think) at Nelson Cycles at LLangynidr. You may need a longer handlebar stem unless you want to sit very upright.