NITTO × BLUE LUG Hi-bar（steel gray）｜A Classic Riser Bar Made for Relaxed, Enjoyable Riding
Vintage ATB character meets modern strength standards. A BLUE LUG special-edition handlebar that feels equally at home in the city or on the trail.
Comfortable without feeling passive, and capable enough for genuinely playful riding. The NITTO × BLUE LUG Hi-bar was created to strike that carefully considered balance.
Its inspiration came from a vintage WALD riser bar discovered in a junk-parts yard. The distinctive silhouette and relaxed ride feel were retained, then reworked through NITTO’s craftsmanship to suit modern bicycles.
With a 720mm width and 100mm rise, the Hi-bar creates a comfortable position that naturally brings the rider’s upper body upright. A carefully balanced combination of backsweep and upsweep delivers a relaxed feel around town while still providing confident control on unpaved roads.
The special steel gray finish is another major part of its appeal. Neither black nor silver, this subtle color blends naturally with a wide range of bikes, from vintage MTBs and gravel bikes to everyday commuters.
FEATURES
- Special-edition riser bar developed by NITTO and BLUE LUG
- Redesigned with inspiration from a vintage WALD riser bar
- Heat-treated aluminum construction for excellent strength
- Comfort-oriented dimensions with a 720mm width and 100mm rise
- Carefully balanced upsweep and backsweep for city riding and trail use
- Distinctive steel gray finish that sits between black and silver
- Pairs especially well with vintage MTBs and gravel bikes
- Made in Japan
SPEC
- Handlebar clamp diameter: 25.4mm
- Grip diameter: 22.2mm
- Inner diameter: Approx. 18mm
- Handlebar width: 720mm
- Rise: 100mm
- Material: Heat-treated aluminum
- Color: Steel gray
Among BLUE LUG’s handlebars, the Hi-bar is one of the easiest to appreciate simply for the amount of fun it brings to the ride.
It creates a noticeably more relaxed position, but it is not designed for comfort alone. The geometry still provides confident control when riding out of the saddle or tackling unpaved roads. It pairs naturally with vintage MTB and ATB builds, while also adding a distinctive character to modern gravel bikes.
Above all, the steel gray finish is exceptionally well judged. It works equally well with silver or black components and helps bring the entire bike together naturally. It is an excellent choice for riders who want to improve both their riding position and the overall atmosphere of their bike at the same time.
💬 STAFF REVIEW
The subtle steel gray finish sits beautifully between black and silver.