The Nitto Sigma is your whackadoodle gravel-specific bar solution
Put a new slant on your levers
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Japanese manufacturer Nitto makes some truly weird and wonderful products, but the Sigma bar still manages to stand out. Spotted on the Soma Fabrications facebook page, the Sigma features swept tops and perky upturned bullhorns that ‘flare in’ for maximum Sheldon Brown weirdness points.
These images come courtesy of Japanese exporter Interjet.
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We’re assuming the bar’s name comes from the shape — the bar strongly resembles the Greek upper-case sigma in plan view.
The bar is made from heat treated aluminium with a shiny silver anodised finish and it measures an impressive 46cm across (45cm at the bar ends). Reach is 110mm, and it weighs a claimed 280g. Pricing and availability is to be confirmed.
Is the Sigma the answer to your gravel grinding needs? Is it morally wrong to mount STIs at this angle? Let us know your thoughts.
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Matthew Loveridge (formerly Allen) is an experienced mechanic and an expert on bike tech who appreciates practical, beautifully-engineered things. Originally a roadie, he likes bikes and kit of every stripe, and he's tested a huge variety of both over the years for BikeRadar, Cycling Plus and others. For a long time Matthew's heart belonged to the Scott Addict, but he's currently enjoying Specialized's sublime Roubaix Expert and having a torrid affair with a Giant Trance e-MTB. At 174cm tall and 53kg, he looks like he should be better at cycling than he actually is, and he's ok with that.
