True Customization: A Handlebar Built Around Its Rider
- NUA BIKES

- Nov 5
- 3 min read
At Nua, “custom” means more than choosing your color or crank length, it means a bike designed around you. Every rider is unique, and we take pride in crafting titanium bicycles that reflect that individuality down to the smallest detail.
Our latest project, a custom Nua Luna Rohloff, is a perfect example of how far we’re willing to go to create the ideal ride.

A Handlebar Like No Other
This Luna features a custom Nua titanium MotoPapi handlebar which from the first look might appear just like any other bar, but if you take a closer look, you'd notice that one side sits 20mm taller than the other. Why? Because the rider has one arm slightly longer than the other.
Rather than forcing them to adapt to a standard setup, we engineered a bar that adapts to them. The result: perfect comfort, perfect control, and a bike that feels like an extension of the body.
This project is a beautiful reminder that every cyclist is different, and with creativity, anything is possible.
If you have a special ergonomic need, an injury, or even just a riding position you’ve never quite found on a standard bike, get in touch. We love these kinds of challenges.

Full Build Details
Frame: NUA Ti-ROHLOFF Type A // Titanium Gr.9 Ti-3Al-2,5V
• Tire clearance: 57mm-584 (650B/27.5") / 44mm-622 (700C/28")
• Belt port, sliding dropouts for Rohloff OEM, post mount brakes
• 27.2mm seatpost, BSA 68mm BB
• Internal routing for brake, lighting, and Rohloff shifter cables
• TR ID44mm headtube
• Mounts for mudguards, rack, and two bottle cages
• Nua logo engraved on the head tube
• Hand-brushed titanium finish
Fork: NUA CF-FORK Adventure (Full Carbon)
• Tire clearance 57mm-584 / 44mm-622
• Axle to crown 400mm, tapered steerer 1-1/8”–1-1/2”
• 12x100mm thru axle, internal cable routing for brake and dynamo
• 3-pack mounts on each blade
Headset: Acros 44 Tapered (ZS44/EC44)
Gearing: Rohloff Speedhub 500/14 CC DB OEM, 14-speed, 526% range
Brakes: Shimano XT BR-M8000, 160mm rotors
Transmission: Gates CarbonDrive CDX
• Gates S550 cranks + 55T front sprocket + 20T rear sprocket
• FSA MegaExo BB-7100 bottom bracket
Wheels: DT Swiss EX471 25mm inner rims, DT Swiss Competition butted spokes
Tires: Panaracer GravelKing TLC 700x40mm (tubeless setup)
Axles: Robert Axle Project front 12x100, Hexlox QR rear 10x135
Cockpit:
• Custom Nua Ti-MOTOPAPI handlebar (asymmetric +20mm on one side)
• Thomson X4 stem (80mm, -10º), Thomson Elite seatpost (27.2mm)
• 3min19sec clamp, Nua Ti spacers
• Brooks Cambium C15 All Weather saddle + Brooks Cambium grips
Lighting: Integrated SON dynamo system
• SON 28 front hub, Edelux II front light, SON rear light
• Coaxial plug and connectors for easy wheel removal
Accessories: Curana C-Lite mudguards (45mm)
Built for a Lifetime of Comfort
The Nua Luna Rohloff is already the most versatile and elegant commuter: silent, low-maintenance, and incredibly smooth thanks to the combination of a Rohloff hub and Gates belt drive.
But this particular build stands out for what it represents: true customization. Whether you need a slightly taller bar or a fully custom geometry, we are here to make it happen.
💬 Got a special idea or need?
We’d love to hear it. Contact us at contact@nuabikes.com and let's build your dream bike together.


































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