Triathlon - Recommend a Base/Bullhorn Bar?

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Jasmijo
09-26-09, 08:03 PM
I'm trying to decide between the Profile Design T2 and Deda Elementi CronoNero bullhorn bars. Can you help me by sharing your experience or opinions about either bar? I asked in the road forum, but perhaps the triathlon forum is best.
T2
http://static2.biketiresdirect.com/imagesProduct/pst2w-1.jpg
Deda
http://www.dedaelementi.com/Data/Thumbnails/www.dedaelementi.com_DedaElementi396Crop372x229.jpg
Both are strong and light, have flat tops, zero drop, similar prices. How do I choose?
Does anyone have any experience with these bars to share? Any opinions at all would be appreciated.
I own and dont like deda one, the points point away from each other, i dont like that. The end ramp up really strangely, they just dont fit my hands well at all.
I have not ridden the profile design one. looks like it has a more reason angle where it ramps up and internal cable routing.
I love the nashbar bullhorns and they are cost effective.
I am a big fan of the Visiontech aluminum basebar.
I've also had my hands on the Pro Synop and that seemed pretty nice.
No experience with the two you asked about.
Jasmijo
09-27-09, 11:31 PM
Thanks for the responses.
I don't think I would like that angle either, c0urt. That may have made my choice for me!
jasandalb
09-29-09, 12:21 PM
what fits your hands best? have you gone to your shop to actually feel them? that might answer your question....
Jasmijo
09-29-09, 12:32 PM
My LBS doesn't have either in stock so I was trying to get an idea of which to order first. I chose the T2. Hopefully I won't have to send it back for the other.