Handlebar racing 400-25.5 mm vintage bike Eroica R221

Why this handlebar belongs on a period racing build

This is a used racing handlebar listed under the Eroica R221 inventory code. The key figures are 400 mm wide and 25.5 mm at the clamp. That pairing means you get a stance that works with period drop-bar levers and a stem interface you can check directly against your fork and stem before buying.

Because this part is part of the physical inventory, the photos are part of the description. They record the actual surface condition, the shape and the details that a written note could never replace. No major defect is noted in the available product data for this listing, so no claim about rust, bends or cracking is made here. If a major problem had been found, it would be named explicitly. Minor cosmetic wear related to storage and prior use in a workshop is normal on a component of this age and is best assessed directly from the images supplied with the article.

What "racing handlebar" means for your setup

On a vintage road machine, the drop bar is not a generic part. The width at the outer ends, the reach of the bend and the clamp diameter all change the riding position and the period look of the cockpit. This bar is described as a racing handlebar: it belongs on a bike built to move fast, with drop levers, a forward position and a short, direct feel at the front.

Fits an Eroica-class restoration

The inventory code in the title places this bar among the store's Eroica stock. For a build that must look and ride in period, a bar like this gives the correct stamped, rounded silhouette without the mismatched look of a modern replacement. The two measurements in the title are the ones to check first: 400 mm width and 25.5 mm clamp diameter. If your stem takes that clamp and the width matches your shoulders and the frame's geometry, this bar is a direct candidate.

For a complete cockpit, look at the other handlebars held in the same physical inventory. If you need a slightly different clamp, compare it with the Handlebar racing 3ttt 400-21.8mm vintage bike Eroica R289, which steps down in clamp diameter. If you are building a machine around a lower front end, the Handlebar racing 390-25.5 mm vintage bike Eroica R179 offers a narrower 390 mm width.