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  1. Hi,

    New Cyclist here.
    A few months ago I bought a Specialized Sirrus Sport.
    I went this route as I was told it's better than a road bike for my lower back issues.

    I don't like the 'flat' bars that come on it.

    I was thinking about a 'bullhead' bars ?????

    Anyone have any suggestions ?
    Need more options for grip/positioning.

    Thanks so much,

    Kurt

  2. kujo17 said:

    .. I bought a Specialized Sirrus Sport.
    ...I don't like the 'flat' bars that come on it.

    I was thinking about a 'bullhead' bars ?????

    Anyone have any suggestions ?
    Need more options for grip/positioning.

    The word you're looking for is "bullhorn".

    Your bike is listed as having "Shimano EF-50, EZ Fire,...shift lever", which probably follows the MTB standard of 7/8" bar diameter. 22-point-something mm.
    Bullhorns follow the road standard which is slightly larger, so a straight swap probably won't work. Not much point either, as sticking a pair of longish bar ends on your current flat bar will give a very similar result.
    You can try trekking bars or brahma bars if for some reason you don't want to use bar ends.
    The shifters should be a straight fit, but you might have to switch the stem or source a 31.8 to 26 mm shim to fit the bars to the bike(if the spec is right). Particularly the somewhat pretzel-like trekking bars will offer several hand positions.

    If you have such back issues you might consider a shorter/higher stem while you're at it.

    One thing you aren't telling is how long you've been riding, and how much you're riding. Riding is a form of exercise after all, and your body will respond to it if you give it a chance. If you're riding too little and too infrequent you might never develop the strength needed to stay comfortable.

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