Looking for a short reach, classic bar
01-22-08, 10:01 PM
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Looking for a short reach, classic bar
Recommend me a short reach (~75mm), classic bar. I've been looking around, and it seems like many classic bend bars have a longer reach than ergo bars.
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01-22-08, 11:56 PM
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I just picked up a Ritchey WCS OS Classic bend bar from Excel Sports. Much shorter reach than my previous bars. Not too pricey, either.
01-23-08, 12:08 AM
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^^^ +1 on the Ritchey WCS Classic bars. Been using them for over a year. No more anatomic for me.
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Yeah, that's what I was leaning towards as well. I tried the FSA Energy T bars with the presumption that I will like them, but they felt way too far out for me. It had a 90mm reach, so I'm looking for something less than that.
Anything else?
Anything else?
01-23-08, 12:39 AM
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Deda Newton Shallow has a 80mm reach
https://www.dedaelementi.com/dettaglio.asp?articolo=123
https://www.dedaelementi.com/dettaglio.asp?articolo=123
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oh yeah, i forgot to mention that I'm also looking for a deep(er) drop (~140mm).
Does short reach, big drop, classic bars even exist?
Does short reach, big drop, classic bars even exist?
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I believe The FSA K-Force and SL-K "compact" bars have an 80mm or 85mm reach with a more traditional curve to the drops (not ergo/anatomical). I used to have the FSA K-wing and the drop was outrageous (ie: very uncomfortable). I have the SL-K now and love it!
