FSA K-Wing compact bars
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FSA K-Wing compact bars
Hi, I'm thinking about trying these bars, I think I like the idea of a flat top near the hoods and a shorter reach to the drops. And try carbon to take some of the ribs out of the ride. Any body using these or have tried them? any comments ********************?
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i had the fsa k wing , they are really comfy, the curve of the bars fit my hand perfect. I have ritchey biomax bars now and they blow! have a bend where your hands go and makes my fingers go numb in the drops. I will be ebaying it up soon for new bars.
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I have them on two bikes, highly recommended for comfort and performance.
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I have been riding FSA Carbon KWings for years, I swear by those handlebars, and just got a set of the compacts, love them. Depends on the fit of your bicycle, but on my S2, it really helped make me more comfortable in the drops.
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What about the cable routing , Ive read that you have to or can route the cables thru the bars. Is this true ?? did any of you have any installation problems ? did you have to route the cables thru the bars ??
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hello all, newbie here - have the carbon k-wing bars and for the first time in my years of cycling, no pain, no numbness and have my shifter cables routed through the bars - a bit of a fishing adventure but I got it done - you can always just wrap them if you don't want to fight with the bars
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I have the carbon k-wing on my daily and I really like it, so I bought another one for my next build. I did all the fishing myself. It's a bit tricky when you are fishing both the brake and shifter, but it's doable.
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I too am considering these bars for the shorter drop, but I do have concerns on the sizing. I've read in a few posts here that the size is measured C-to-C at the tips of the barends so the bars may feel smaller on the flats since the ends are flared.
With those who have a 42cm FSA compact, can you provide a couple measurements C-to-C across the top of the bar?
Ultimately, I normally ride a 42cm bar but am wondering if I should go to a 44cm with the FSA compact?
With those who have a 42cm FSA compact, can you provide a couple measurements C-to-C across the top of the bar?
Ultimately, I normally ride a 42cm bar but am wondering if I should go to a 44cm with the FSA compact?
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I purchased these bars (42cm) several months ago and absolutely love them. Feel is very comfortable in all positions, tops, hoods and drops.
Here are a couple of pics of my bars...
Here are a couple of pics of my bars...
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I just scooped up a pair of these:
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=17330
Hopefully this isn't a fluke and they actually come in. Has anyone tried out Yokozuna cables with the internal routing of these bars? I have heard the housing is very stiff and it is fairly cumbersome to use the internal routing on these bars as it is.
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=17330
Hopefully this isn't a fluke and they actually come in. Has anyone tried out Yokozuna cables with the internal routing of these bars? I have heard the housing is very stiff and it is fairly cumbersome to use the internal routing on these bars as it is.
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I just scooped up a pair of these:
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=17330
Hopefully this isn't a fluke and they actually come in. Has anyone tried out Yokozuna cables with the internal routing of these bars? I have heard the housing is very stiff and it is fairly cumbersome to use the internal routing on these bars as it is.
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=17330
Hopefully this isn't a fluke and they actually come in. Has anyone tried out Yokozuna cables with the internal routing of these bars? I have heard the housing is very stiff and it is fairly cumbersome to use the internal routing on these bars as it is.
I think those are the older model, by the way. They're still very nice. I used them for a couple years until switching to the compacts in December.
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I figured they weren't the compact ones, but I would give them a shot at that price. Any recommendations on cables to use with these bars?
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I love mine. My stock ones were uncomfortable on longer rides.
Here's a picture from before I routed the cables internally.
https://i.imgur.com/2lOHT.jpg
Here's a picture from before I routed the cables internally.
https://i.imgur.com/2lOHT.jpg
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You can route either or both the brake and derailleur cables thru the bars or front and/or back of the Kwing conventionally as with a traditional Al bar. With Campy, I route the derailleur cables around the backside of the Kwing and brake cables thru the bar...transparent from a feel standpoint as I wrap the entire bar. Campy tends to work best with the freest cable compression and bends and why I do it. The Kwing carbon compact is the best bar I have ever ridden. It measures a bit small so keep that in mind if you are considering it...flairs at the bottom where it is measured. If you typically ride a 42cm bar...get the Kwing in a 44cm...what I ride. Best aspect of the bar aside from flat top and great compact hook shape is vibration damping...good for aging cyclists in particular...more comfy than a std. Al drop bar. On a budget, the FSA Wing Compact in Al is great bar as well...what I rode prior to the Kwing.
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So is everybody jumping on the sale prices at PricePoint?
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just did a double metric century - had my mechanic throw on some gel bar tape and were wounderful for the long haul
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Check out ITM's K-Sword
https://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=Handlebar+ITM+K-Sword
I don't think ITM manufactures them any longer. Picked up mine a few years ago. My choices were the K-Wing and the K-Sword. I tried both and the K-Sword fit my hands much better in both the tops and the corners.
Plus I doubt you will find another set out on the road if you want your bike to be unique.
https://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=Handlebar+ITM+K-Sword
I don't think ITM manufactures them any longer. Picked up mine a few years ago. My choices were the K-Wing and the K-Sword. I tried both and the K-Sword fit my hands much better in both the tops and the corners.
Plus I doubt you will find another set out on the road if you want your bike to be unique.
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does anyone know if inline "suicide" brake levers will fit on the flat topped bar?