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Velo Orange Next Generation Crazy Bars go wider w/40mm rise for better handling

velo orange crazy bars 780mm wide 40mm riser backsweep horns bar end shifter compatible
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Eight years on from their inaugural ride, Velo Orange’s Crazy Bars have been refreshed, now wider, with more rise, less backsweep and shorter horns. The unusual 3-piece aluminium bars have long been a popular choice in the bikepacking and touring communities, thanks to their generous sweep, compatibility with bikepacking bags and, undoubtedly, their made-you-look vibes. Let’s dig deeper into the next generation Crazy Bars.

Velo Orange Next Generation Crazy Bars

velo orange next generation crazy bars touring bikepacking 780mm wide 40mm riser
The main bar uses a 22.2mm grip area so MTB grips, levers, and shifters are compatible

The Velo Orange Crazy Bars have seen a number of changes over the years; materials used, tubing shapes, finish and clamp area size have all seen tweaks. It has also been the inspiration of another bar in the Velo Orange line-up; the Seine Bar is essentially the Crazy Bar minus the forward horns.

purple velo orange with next generation crazy bars 780mm wide 40mm rise 35 degree backsweep shorter horns
The bar has a 31.8mm diameter stem clamp area

So, what’s new this time? The next generation Crazy bars are now 780mm wide, with the sweep reduced to 35°. Velo Orange say those numbers deliver the perfect balance of leverage for out of the saddle climbs and natural wrist positioning for regular riding. The extra width adds real estate to the cockpit, allowing riders to spec longer grips, with more brake/shifter compatibility and space for mounting lights or a cycle computer.

velo orange next generation crazy bars for bikepacking touring setups
The horns have an outside clamp diameter of 23.8mm, so inverse brake levers and bar-end shifters are compatible

Now for the Crazy bit… the horns. After all, the bar wouldn’t be much to look at without the addition of the TT esque hand position option. These have been shortened to 110mm, but still retain the ability to mount bar end shifters.

Velo Orange say this allows significantly easier access to all of the positions without having to reach to the extremes of the bars. They sit 420mm apart from one another.

The next generation Crazy Bras are made of heat treated 6061 aluminum

As these are aimed at Touring Bikes, Velo Orange have added some rise to the Crazy Bars, now at 40mm to gives rider a more upright seated position. Finally, they are tested to MTB safety standards. 

Pricing & Availability

side profile velo orange crzy bars next generation

The next generation Velo Orange Crazy Bars are available in bead-blasted silver and Noir finishes. Stock is expected in June 2021. Pricing likely around the $85 mark.

VeloOrange.com

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Drew
Drew
2 years ago

It’s a shame that they are priced at $109 and then it’s another $20 shipping or else I’d be all over these. I suppose I should just be thankful they are in stock for once but… yeah, no.

MRothmayer
MRothmayer
2 years ago

Any e.t.a. for when the crazy bars in noir might be back in stock?

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