NITTO × Circles B136 Hanafuda Bee Bar | Special Edition Randonneur Bar with Refined Traditional Beauty and Touring Performance

A special handlebar adorned with Hanafuda engravings. A Circles exclusive model tailored for modern touring styles.

Based on NITTO's masterpiece randonneur bar, the "B136 Bee Bar," this is a special edition drop handlebar custom-ordered by Circles, a bike shop in Nagoya. It features wide sizes of 470mm and 500mm, which are not available in the standard lineup, and a specially ordered black color, enhancing its compatibility with modern touring bikes and gravel tourers.

The most distinctive feature is the Hanafuda motif engraving, filled with Circles' playful spirit. It's a highly collectible model that adds special detailing to the beautiful silhouette of a classic randonneur bar.

It combines ease of handling due to its short reach design with stable control provided by its deep drop. It supports comfortable riding in a wide range of situations, from paved roads to forest paths and long tours.

Features

• Circles custom model based on NITTO B136 Bee Bar
• Design with special Hanafuda motif engraving
• Available in 470mm and 500mm widths, not typically offered
• Lineup includes a specially ordered black color
• 110mm short reach for smooth hand position changes
• 130mm deep drop provides a stable grip even on rough terrain
• 6° gentle upsweep supports a natural wrist angle
• Compatible with styles from classic randonneur to modern touring
• High-quality finish unique to Made in Japan products

SPEC

• Material: Aluminum
• Handlebar Width: 470mm / 500mm (C-C)
• Clamp Diameter: 25.4mm
• Handlebar Diameter: 23.8mm
• Handlebar Inner Diameter: Approximately 20mm
• Reach: 110mm
• Drop: 130mm
• Upsweep: 6°
• Flare Angle: 80°
• Color: Silver / Black
• Manufacture: NITTO (Made in Japan)

Randonneur bars can sometimes have a somewhat intimidating impression, but thanks to its short reach, the B136 is very easy to handle, making it appealing for frequent use in the drop position.

The widened 470mm and 500mm sizes are also an excellent match for touring bikes and gravel bikes with thicker tires. This special handlebar, packed with Circles' uniqueこだわり (commitment to detail), is recommended for those who want to combine classic beauty with modern comfort.