What kind of bar is this?

[hi-fi]

Hi group. I've never seen a bar like this. Anybody know what it is? Care to elaborate on the design?
I do know that it is a small bar, 16" if I'm not mistaken. This picture is from a recent ebay auction.

Hmmm, I hope the attached picture shows up in this message. My first attachment, and I'm not too good with 'puters.

Thanks,
Bill

 

[Fish]

It is a roller nose tip, some folks love them, found on pioneer and mccolluchs
and others.

 

[computeruser]

It's just a roller-tip bar. Once upon a time they were everywhere, but now they're a rarity. Instead of having a sprocket with teeth, it just has a roller disc that will accomodate any pitch chain that is the correct gauge. Reduced friction is the benefit and these bars are popular with racers for that reason.

 

[hi-fi]

Thanks

Thanks for the replies. I've never seen one like that. It looks like it might be a problem keeping it clean, but it has a high "coolness factor".
Bill

 

[Fish]

It is called a "Gay Bar" in Canada..............

But I digress...........

 

[hi-fi]

Hmmm

Not sure how to respond to that one.
Bill

 

[Fish]

No worries, we all are wondering that..................

 

[Sprig]

No worries, we all are wondering that..................

GAH!! I do hope you meant 'gay' in an 1890's sort of way, or that'd be, um, gay-bar-bashing, not acceptable imo.

 

[Fish]

1890's or 1980's? Big difference. Gay presidents have immunity..............