"The 33"-Road Bike Racing - What is the lowest TT bar setup on the cheap?

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brianappleby
05-27-09, 09:51 AM
By cheap, I mean less than $200

I'm looking at the integrated setup from Vision, which isn't that expensive if one gets the Al version.

Look ergostem isn't an option for me. Too expensive and I honestly don't trust the pivots to hold my weight.


I'm currently running a P3 alu, in the correct size. I love the frame but the headtube is too tall.
Current bar setup is the Profile Design T2 bullhorns and clip ons. I have a 10 degree stem flipped down. I can get another 1.5 cm if I get a -17 degree stem, but I still think I'd need to buy lower clip-ons too. At this point I think I might as well get the whole integrated shebang.

Suggestions?

Thanks,
B

Bnjmn
05-27-09, 11:05 AM
How do you know the head tube is too small? Windtunnel says so?

Cheapest aerobar/stem setup, and a great one at that - Deda Parabolica aerobars (single or S bend) ($70), and get an adjustable stem from eBay. The bars are fully adjustable and you can get the pads as close together as you want.
Racer Ex
05-27-09, 11:09 AM
Check out these (http://cgi.ebay.com/Blackbird-Integrated-Aero-Bar-85mm-or-100mm-stem_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q 3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem2ea515c4feQQitemZ200338162942QQptZCyclingQ5fParts Q5fAccessoriesQQsalenotsupported). Bought two pairs. Nicely made.

KendallF
05-27-09, 11:16 AM
You can "flip" your T2 extensions under the base bar:
http://www.secondhandsix.com/temp/bikes/Picanti_002.JPG

The Blackbird pads are higher than his existing T2s.

The Vision extensions (either the separate pieces or the all-in-one Trimax/Promax) are right on the base bar, and they are sturdier and better shaped than the T2s, IMO.
dutret4
05-27-09, 12:50 PM
a little bit over $200 http://www.bikyle.com/images/Parts/LookErgoStem_08.jpg
fordfasterr
05-27-09, 12:55 PM
a little bit over $200 http://www.bikyle.com/images/parts/lookergostem_08.jpg

heavy !!!
umd
05-27-09, 01:06 PM
Look ergostem isn't an option for me. Too expensive and I honestly don't trust the pivots to hold my weight.


http://www.bikyle.com/images/Parts/LookErgoStem_08.jpg

:lol:

reading fail
cslone
05-27-09, 01:18 PM
Ritchey adjustable stem and Vision Aluminum bar IMO.
dutret4
05-27-09, 01:18 PM
oops. They are expensive but they are the best way to get what you want. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Om7pveY9p-w/ScvtLn-_YUI/AAAAAAAACrU/qOKdB5h26iA/s400/HN+Worlds+3.jpg I don't think you have to worry about the pivots.
merlinextraligh
05-27-09, 01:33 PM
These allow a very low set up. Marketed for use with road bars, but no reason you couldn't pair them with base cowhorn bars. http://www.ovalconcepts.com/productsGenereDett.php?idGenere=99&idCat=1


http://www.ovalconcepts.com/uploads/prod/162/thumbnails/R910%20Aergo%20Road%20Bar%20w%20A910%20SCCS%20_%20A900%20Red%201-Bend%20Ext%20Front%20LR_340x350.jpg

http://www.ovalconcepts.com/uploads/prod/162/thumbnails/R910%20Aergo%20Road%20Bar%20w%20A910%20SCCS%20_%20A900%20Red%201-Bend%20Ext%20Side%20LR_340x350.jpg

Put them with a flat base bar, and just put some padded tape on instead of pads, and that's about as low as you're going to get.