Salsa Cowchipper Handlebar

Salsa just released a new handlebar that's in between the Woodchipper and Cowbell called the Cowchipper. You can read more about the Cowchipper HERE. What are your thoughts? Are you going to try them out? Share your thoughts, questions, and pictures on this thread. 

 

 

Gonna try it. I like the Cowbell a lot, but this could be even better.

I love the cowbell handlebars but do not like the woodchipper very well.  I just bought some Origin 8 OS Sweep bars for my new Gryphon build which i like a lot.  The cowchipper looks a lot like what i have right now, but i haven't closely compared the stats.  They look like a good mountain bike drop bar option. I will not purchase right now as i have way too many handlebars sitting around.

Interesting.  I've got the Cowbell's on my not-MTB and like them, but the cowchipper could be a nice option.  Specifically I'd like to narrow up a size or two for a bit more aero position on the hoods, but you'd still have the extra leverage when in the flared out drops.  May give them a try at some point!

If anyone gets one I'd love to see pics with the levers installed...

Guitar Ted posted some initial thoughts on the Cowchipper this morning: http://ridinggravel.com/gravel-news/fresh-gravel-salsa-cycles-cowchipper-bar/

Watch for a quick review coming at some point too.

Would like to hear people's thoughts or experience on these with bar end shifters?

Cowchipper mounted up.  Rode them last night and LOVE them!  Guy at the shop bought a pair after the install.

Mounted mine on my Fargo.  Never could get used to the Woodchippers, but these are awesome.  The right melding of the Woodchippers and the Cowbells!!

Love my Cowbell, really looking forward to trying this one.

Guitar Ted posted his quick review yesterday: http://ridinggravel.com/gravel-news/salsa-cycles-cowchipper-bar-quick-review/

 

I just got a set of these from Jensons 15%off good deal. I bought them for a build up that is on hold so I put them on my Kona Rove. They came in late so I could only cruise the neighborhood but, so far they are very good. Handling is solid I railed a turn easily.
I am coming from Jones H Loop bars and I thought the stock set was a little to cramped overall. The cowchippers are nice and wide, have to watch out for those gates and trees now.


These are 46 versus 44 on Kona's see pics. Pics dont show to much but the ride does, they are similar to the konas but upon closer examination you can see slight differences especially the bend in the drops. Much more comfortable with the C-Chips. Time will tell. One thing GT said and I noticed right away in regards to breathing. I felt my chest position was different but in a good way, hard to describe. They are an oz lighter also. The extra width will be nice for attaching bags and such. 

ETA: After putting some real miles on them, they blow the stock bars away...Every inch is usable on these bars. Riding in the drops is like having cruise control now. A fine set of bars I am happy I found them. Below is a pic on the bike, still tweaking the angles.

   

Hello, I like the cowchipper and I have to make the decision on the  center to center size: I probbaly will mount it on a Litespeed T5 Gravel (is a Gravel/CX frame) ,   would you recommend to use the same c-c size I am currently using on the traditional race road bike  ?  

My procrastination might have me out of luck for the near future in terms of sourcing these bars but just a quick question. The reach of the Cowchipper is listed as a bit longer than the Cowbells which I have used for a few extended tours. I like them but just wish there was a bit longer shoulder for hand placement. I use a Rohloff on the bar end so being on the brake hoods to shift isn't a thing for me. My question is whether the slightly longer listed reach of the Cowchpper is something noticeable.

Whether they become available again in the near future is another thing.

Thanks.

MichaelV wrote:My procrastination might have me out of luck for the near future in terms of sourcing these bars but just a quick question. The reach of the Cowchipper is listed as a bit longer than the Cowbells which I have used for a few extended tours. I like them but just wish there was a bit longer shoulder for hand placement. I use a Rohloff on the bar end so being on the brake hoods to shift isn't a thing for me. My question is whether the slightly longer listed reach of the Cowchpper is something noticeable.

Whether they become available again in the near future is another thing.

Thanks.

I was poking around looking for these as well, are they not making them anymore or just waiting on another batch?

big_shmoop wrote:

I was poking around looking for these as well, are they not making them anymore or just waiting on another batch?

\n \nSpoke with a Salsa dealer this week who said Salsa switched their production lines around or something. They fully expect stock in the next few weeks. Fingers crossed here!

Cowchipper bars are available again in various places. I ordered some 44's last week, and installed them this evening on my GT Grade.

Thanks for the heads up, ordering now. 

Uhhh looking for those in europe - germany to be exact.
They seem out of stock everywhere (again) ?

Anyone know a good dealer? Overseas is ok too, I will check for shipping etc. myself. 


And do you have any 1st hand experience with them to share with me?
Thank you

Maelstrom wrote:Uhhh looking for those in europe - germany to be exact.
They seem out of stock everywhere (again) ?

Anyone know a good dealer? Overseas is ok too, I will check for shipping etc. myself. 


And do you have any 1st hand experience with them to share with me?
Thank you

\n \nLooks like 42cm are available \nhttps://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=73325 \n \nI have two pair. Comfortable for more than 12,000 miles over the last two years, road, dirt, gravel. All good

Not new to cycling , but new to dropbars for offroad. 
Q: Where is the c to c measured on bars like this ? Thx