TL;DR: I completely swapped out my Kona Sutra 2018 cockpit with Surly Moloko handlebars and other fun things.
Ok, I did a 500 mile tour on stock drop handlebars. By about mile 400 I was not a happy camper with my handlebars anymore. I decided to go full swap with Surly Moloko handlebars. I needed to raise them based on my preferred riding position so I opted with a Promax adjustable stem.
This is supposedly a perfect use case for the Ergon GC1 grips. I decided to do something crazy and move the bar end shifters to the bull horns. I haven’t seen many people do this, but initially I am very happy with them there.
I will report back after some more miles, but going nuclear on my cockpit had to be done and I am really excited to put 5000 miles on this setup, with tweaks of course as needed. That is why I am a fan of adjustable stems, if you are trying to figure out stuff, they are great.
Part list:
Surly Moloko Handlebar 31.8 Black
Cinelli Solid Color Cork Bar Tape – Orange
Ergon GC1 Grips: Black/Gray
Shimano Deore T610 Left V-Brake Lever Black
Shimano Deore T610 Right V-Brake Lever Black
Promax MA-595 31.8mm, Length 110mm, Adjustable Threadless Stem Black
I got all my parts in one place: [Modernbike.com](https://Modernbike.com) \- highly recommend!
Side note: Also got a new wheelset after discovery cracks in my rear wheel:
Velocity Atlas 700c Disc Clydesdale Wheelset
https://preview.redd.it/krumuwy2f9qb1.jpg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1a874bceab29cab49352236b55aca633696a1132
by cloneluke