Shopping for a handlebar for a bicycle suspension cockpit usually comes down to riding position and fit. The two options here take very different approaches: a wide, raised cruiser bar for beach cruisers and e-bikes, and a compact silver flat bar for mountain bikes. They also sit $83.00 apart at the listed-price level, so the right pick depends on both geometry and what you want to spend.
Quick verdict
If you want a broad, raised grip position for a beach cruiser, e-bike, or chopper-style build, the Chico Chrome cruiser bar is the one to consider. If you prefer a narrow, level flat bar for a mountain bike and want the lower listed price, the XKOOK silver bar is the practical pick.
At a glance
| Feature | Chico Chrome Cruiser Bar | XKOOK Mountain Flat Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 99.99 | USD 16.99 |
| Handlebar type | Cruiser bar with 175mm rise | Flat bar |
| Width / length | 800mm | 22 inches |
| Center clamp | 22.2mm | 25.4mm |
| Intended bike | Cruiser | Mountain bike |
| Material | Steel | Steel |
Where the Chico Chrome bar wins
This is the bar for riders who want reach and rise. The end-to-end length is generous and the rise lifts the grips into a laid-back position that suits a cruiser or e-bike build. The steel construction is W-type. If you want a broad, upright feel, this bar carries the geometry for it.
Where the XKOOK bar wins
The XKOOK is the compact choice. The width keeps the grip narrow, and the stem clamp fits a mountain bike stem. The grip ends taper to a smaller diameter, and the flat profile suits a more forward, level hand position. If you are outfitting a mountain bike and want a straightforward steel flat bar, this is the simpler fit for that riding style.
Product notes
Chico Chrome Bicycle Handlebar 800*175*22.2mm Beach Cruiser E-Bike Low Bar DIY
Priced at USD 99.99, this Tracer cruiser bar brings a wide 800mm stance with 175mm of rise, so your hands sit higher and farther apart than on a flat bar. The listed clamp diameter is 22.2mm, and the steel build gives the bar a solid feel. It is listed as a new cruiser bar intended for beach cruisers and e-bikes. The main limitation is the listed price: at USD 99.99 it is the more expensive option in this pairing, and the wide raised shape is not ideal if you are looking for a flat, forward-leaning mountain bike position.
XKOOK SILVER MOUNTAIN BICYCLE HANDLEBAR BIKE PARTS 519
The XKOOK handlebar is listed at USD 16.99, making it the lower-priced bar in this side-by-side. It is a silver steel flat bar with a 22-inch width, a 25.4mm stem clamp, and 7/8-inch grip ends. It is aimed at mountain bikes, and it is listed as new old stock. Choose it if you want a simple, narrow flat bar at the lower listed price. The limitation is that you are not getting the wide, raised cruiser geometry of the more expensive option, and the listed condition is "new other (see details)".
Final choice by use case
For a beach cruiser, e-bike, or chopper-style build that calls for a wide, raised grip, the Chico Chrome Bicycle Handlebar is the better match. Its broad stance and tall rise deliver the laid-back cockpit that cruiser bars are meant to provide.
For a mountain bike or a rider who prefers a narrow, level flat bar, the XKOOK Silver Mountain Bicycle Handlebar is the more suitable pick. The compact width and stem clamp keep the setup simple and direct.
Choose according to the ride you are building: the wide raised cruiser bar for upright comfort, or the compact flat bar for a more level, responsive hand position.
