The Nitto B352AA Albatross is a variation of the classic Dove touring handlebar. The original touring style bar was specified on many classic touring bikes of yesteryear, like the English three speed. The bar's comfortable upright position and flat profile for handling, fit the design profile perfectly. The Albatross takes the touring bar to the next level by keeping the same shapely bends as the Dove, but increasing the width by 3.5cm while adding 5cm of length to the end of the bar for longer reach. The increased size of the Albatross offers a wider breadth for added stability, while the longer reach provides improved control and a wider variety of cockpit options for levers, grips and shifters. Consider the Albatross a super-touring bar, whose bends are a perfect match for any town or commuting bike due to the optimized balance of comfort, performance and stability.

The Albatross bar receives special treatment and upgrades in the form of 2014-T6 series aluminum and heat-treatment. This combination allows the Albatross to shed weight while adding strength. As with all heat-treated Nitto bars, you will notice the center clamping area is smooth and polished, not knurled like the 6000 series, non heat-treated bars. Nitto has a unique process for bar construction. After cutting the alloy bar stock, the next step is anodizing and polishing. This means the bending process takes place as the final production step, which leaves a consistent finish from end to end. Heat-treatment and logo etching occurs to complete the beautiful end product.