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The new Wilde Cardinal Bar from Minneapolis-based Wilde Bikes is a US-made crossbar handlebar produced in partnership with S&M Bikes. It offers an upright riding position with plenty of leverage and is available in three finishes. Find more photos and details here…
Designed with cruisers, klunkers, mountain bikes, and country bikes in mind, the new Wilde Cardinal Bar is the latest component release from Minneapolis, Minnesota’s Wilde Bicycle Company. Founder Jeff Frane says bringing the Cardinal Bar to the market in collaboration with legendary BMX brand S&M Bikes is a dream come true, and he’s been an admirer of their American-made ethos since he was cruising the streets on his BMX decades ago.
High-rise handlebars have become increasingly popular in recent years as folks continue digging 1980s and ’90s mountain bikes out of basements and breathing new life into them, and they’re also gaining traction among riders who want to add a little more upright comfort to modern bikes, such as Wilde’s own Supertramp. In addition to having a distinct look, they also offer more leverage than many styles of alt bars.
By the numbers, the Cardinal Bar has a 73mm rise, 15-degree backsweep, and 7-degree upsweep. It’s 830mm wide and has a 22.2mm clamp area (meaning you’ll need shims to use a 25.4, 26.0, or 31.8 stem). Powder coat finishes are available in Transparent Gold, Transparent Black, or Clear, and all are handmade in California from 100% chromoly steel. Regardless of color, the Cardinal Bar is priced at $130 and is available now.
You can learn more over at WildeBikes.com.
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