Is handlebar width a problem?
The handlebar is very wide, but you’ll get that with any USS bike. With the addition of a mirror, it’s about the same width as a standard doorway. Which makes life interesting taking the bike through the house. If you ride cyclepaths frequently (as I do on my commute), then the wide USS handlebar will be a problem when you encounter cyclepath barriers. On a wedgie I can ride through without stopping. I’d probably be able to do the same on an OSS bent (without panniers). But with USS, I have no choice but to stop and lift the handlebar over the barrier. • I’ve noticed that the handlebars are restricted in how far they can turn by hitting the seat. This must limit the manoeuvrability in tight spaces. I haven’t noticed this to be a problem. Manoeuvrability in tight spaces is affected more by the fact that the steering is a couple of foot from the front of the bike (as on any SWB bent). Every morning I have to make two right-angled turns through gates not much more than 3′ wide. The front
