"The 33"-Road Bike Racing - Handlebars. Lets hear it

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brianappleby
04-27-08, 10:59 AM
Another post in the "i'm building a bike and need your help" series.

I'm looking for:

STIFFNESS
Big Drop and Long Reach, nothing compact
I like ergo shapes. I know this isn't cool with the elite crowd.
I like flat tops, but it's more important that I can fit aerobars on for the occasional TT
I don't have unlimited funds, so most likely aluminum, but I'm not anti-carbon
All others being equal, lightness will factor in.

Please give me suggestions, but PLEASE post reach & drop numbers.
My current bike has ITM Lite Luxe Wing shape handlebars. I like them a lot and would just buy another pair if I could find aerobars that fit.

Thanks,
B.


bdcheung
04-27-08, 11:55 AM
Deda Newton Anatomic:
http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/500/50-6842-NCL-ANGLE.jpg
Drop: 142mm
Weight: 209g
Clamp: 31.7mm
Reach: 86mm
Material: Aluminum
Bend: Anatomic

bdcheung
04-27-08, 11:57 AM
FSA Wing Pro (Aluminum):
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/glorycycles_1997_19350527
Drop: 145mm
Weight: 277g
Clamp: 31.7mm
Reach: 90mm
Material: Aluminum
Bend: Anatomic


merckx89
04-27-08, 11:58 AM
Flat top = no aero bars
other than that the oval concept are pretty deep and have a decent reach w/ an ergo bend. R700 I think is the model, don't know the exact numbers off the top of my head but you can look them up.

MarkSch
04-27-08, 03:33 PM
I picked up some ITM bars from Nashbar about a year ago that fit that description...I want to say they were Super 300 model...don't quote me on that...about 154 drop...don't recall the reach...anatomic bend is OK....

I was a Cinelli 66 guy in years gone by, and these seem to match that amount of drop anyway...

oh yeah...$19