REDSHIFT KITCHEN SINK HANDLEBAR INSTALL
The bar end junction box requires the wire to run through the grip (usually taped over), and the metal inset on the grip made it challenging to install the junction box. Where I ran into some issues was with my bar end junction and wire. The lower grips use a lock-on design which clamps them to the bars to prevent them from turning. It’s an easy install, but you have to be liberal with the tape supplied, as the grips will move with just the double-sided tape. The Cruise Control System uses double-sided tape to install the tops portion, and you can customize the fit and angle of the grip. The most challenging part of the install was the Cruise Control System, mainly because of the wires in the Di2 setup. The flare of the bar affects the shifter position slightly and pushes them inward. I went with a relatively conservative flat drop approach with the shifters mounted higher - similar to how I have them on my ‘cross bike. The bar itself is easy to fit, and the generous, super flat drops give you an easy baseline for where to position the bar. Nothing too intense, but considering the popularity of GRX and Shimano Di2 shifting, this should have come pre-drilled. I installed the Kitchen Sink Bar on a bike with Shimano Di2 and had to drill out a minor fitting at the end of the bar. Installing the Kitchen Sink Bar is reasonably straightforward, but some considerations must be made for wired electronic shifting and computer mounts after the fact. Redshift Kitchen Sink Handlebar installation The Really Long Bartape is a tacky, cushioned bar tape in a super long 315cm length that allows the user to wrap all the Cruise Control goodness into a visually appealing package. The Drop Grips are very similar to a popular ergonomic grip and attach to the drops just like a conventional grip.
The Top Grips cover the tops of the bars to the shifter body and offer a little suspension to riding on the tops.
The entire package includes the Cruise Control Grips System (top and drops grips) and Really Long Bartape (aptly named). This winged style grip enhancement for the Kitchen Sink Bar allows riders to add an ergonomic-style grip to both the bar ends and the tops. To add more compliance and the ability to truly sculpt your own bar adventure, the Redshift team developed its new Cruise Control Drop Bar Grip System. Pair that with the integrated “aero-loop” option, and you have tons of possible hand positions. The Kitchen Sink bars also have a 25° flare with 7° of back sweep, a 65-70mm reach, and a 20mm rise. This wide steering bar is a totally new animal available in 440, 470, and 500mm widths. The Kitchen Sink Handlebar first showed up on our radar early last year when the company teased a prototype and claimed it was “the ultimate gravel bar.” The bar is a very liberal take on what gravel riders want. We reviewed both the Shockstop stem and seat post and found that the products deliver as advertised. But those who took this gear to the unpaved soon found out what a difference the micro travel made. The company’s Shockstop stem and seat post were briefly received with a roll of the eyes. Redshift isn’t new to the “that seems over-the-top” game. But in real life, it’s a comfortable, confidence-inspiring, must-have experience for the gravel explorer. On paper and in photos, this bar looks like too much to handle. Redshifts Kitchen Sink Handlebar struck me as one of those situations, with tons of hand positions and super flared with ultra-wide options. Initially, the design choices seem over-the-top, but after some time on suitable terrain, they turn out to be quite practical and comfortable. Variations on handlebars are coming fast and furious - with designs that, at first, can boggle the mind.
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