rtruectoc

who has tried both of these? bars are about 1.5 inches below saddle. is the reach about the same on these?

Bacciagalupe

Since you didn't see it.... 75mm reach, 130mm drop on the Ritchey. https://ritcheylogic.com/web/Ritchey~...6863&live=true

Nitto Noodle is 140mm drop, 95mm reach.

I'm using the Noodle. It's OK, I prefer the ergo bend, but not enough to want to swap it out at this point. The reach is substantial; I had to swap for a very short stem because of it. The sweep is OK but to me, not really dramatic enough in and of itself to make the tops feel much different than standard bars.

What I do like about the Noodle is the generous ramp, which also has a shallow angle. That way I can leave my hands both in the hoods, and slightly back from the hoods, so I get two similar and comfortable positions.

grahny

Noodles FTW. I love mine. (I have no experience with the Ritchey's though.)

rtruectoc

no i saw the reach for the ritchey, but various sources say the noodle is anywhere from 91 to 110. obviously longer but by how much

Bacciagalupe

Everything I'm seeing for the Noodle is 95mm. Maybe the wider bars have more reach. In any event, I'd say 20mm (1/2") is a reasonable expectation.

Val23708

i liked my biomax... but i recently got a new bike with a salsa poco... nearly the same.. cant decide which i like better. the biomax is great... i might put it on when my bar tape wears out

Spin Cycle

FYI, just ordered a set of Biomax bars from Gotta Ride Bikes for $48 (including first time customer 15% discount).

https://www.gottaridebikes.com/Mercha...roduct_Count=1

AnthonyG

I use both the Ritchey Biomax bar on one bike and a vintage classic curve bar on another bike thats very similar to the Nitto Noodle. I use only the top of the drops (right up close under the levers) with the Biomax bars so its like I have a VERY shallow, tight classic curve bar. I like things about both bars really but honestly the biggest difference is the extra reach and depth on the classic curve bar. So, do you want a deeper longer bar or a shorter tighter bar. I think that's what it comes down to.

Also, I'll add these observations. The Biomax bars are on my roadie which I'm trying to reduce the reach on even though its already a TINY custom built frame. I've got the classic curve bars on a vintage child's 20" wheeled bike which is even smaller and because it has an even shorter top tube length the longer reach on the bars is starting to work along with a longer stem. I would however prefer a shallower drop bar. The reach is right now but I could use a 130mm drop rather than the 140mm drop.

Regards, Anthony