Which handlebars do you like?
09-05-14, 11:35 AM
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Which handlebars do you like?
I never liked the way my stock bars look on my CAAD... and after doing my first century I realized I don't like how they feel.
I'm eyeballing these: Easton EC90 Carbon Track Handlebar | Merlin Cycles
But I thought I'd ask here first. What bars are you guy using? Pictures are great!
I'm eyeballing these: Easton EC90 Carbon Track Handlebar | Merlin Cycles
But I thought I'd ask here first. What bars are you guy using? Pictures are great!
09-05-14, 11:52 AM
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Note the handlebars you linked are track bars. They may not accommodate road shifters particularly well.
Im a big fan of FSA compact bars. I have both the carbon K-force as well as the alu Wing Pro, and I actually prefer the Wing Pro - as the drops do not flare out.
Im a big fan of FSA compact bars. I have both the carbon K-force as well as the alu Wing Pro, and I actually prefer the Wing Pro - as the drops do not flare out.
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That's like asking which saddle, everyone is different. I prefer the classic bend but mostly care about having longish drops since my hands are there most of the time. The shape of the hooks aren't real important to me. Best thing is to go to a bike shop and try to get your hands on different ones.
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I'm a fan of the Nitto B115, though I've been feeling the itch to try a compact bar as of late. I've got the B115 on my commuter as well as my road bike.
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09-05-14, 12:35 PM
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I've been eyeballing the 3T Ergonova Pro Alloy....
3T Ergonova Pro Alloy Handlebar | Competitive Cyclist
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09-05-14, 12:54 PM
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09-05-14, 12:55 PM
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Ritchey WCS (alloy) on my bikes.
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There are many different Ritchey WCS Alloy drop bars.
I rode thousands of miles with my hands on Ritchey WCS EvoCurve, and I'll definitely be getting some Ritchey WCS bars for my next roadie. But the new Streem II might be worth a try instead of the EvoCurve? I'll probably end up flipping a coin.
Ritchey WCS Streem II Road Bar
WCS EvoCurve Road Bar
I rode thousands of miles with my hands on Ritchey WCS EvoCurve, and I'll definitely be getting some Ritchey WCS bars for my next roadie. But the new Streem II might be worth a try instead of the EvoCurve? I'll probably end up flipping a coin.
Ritchey WCS Streem II Road Bar
WCS EvoCurve Road Bar
09-05-14, 01:30 PM
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Mine are older. Logic II, i think? Wet black:
...and an even older ergo pair in 26.0, which (I think) really works with the 1" fork/headset and small steal tubes on that bike:
...and an even older ergo pair in 26.0, which (I think) really works with the 1" fork/headset and small steal tubes on that bike:
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09-05-14, 01:44 PM
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I've never had an issue with my bars, but I'm a very typical built guy. I'd guess that they set up bikes from the factory to fit people built just like me (I'm built like most pro - but CLEARLY not as good on a bike as the pros).
My wife, she's not typical at all (don't tell her I said that, I don't want to sleep on the couch). She's 5'2" tall, but has broad shoulders for her height. She has a Kona Lisa RD 45 cm frame (SMALL) and it came with 38 cm bars. I'd say most women that are her height would find 38 cm bars. But, these bars caused her pain on long riders. Last month we talked with very knowledgeable woman at a local shop, she measured my wife's shoulders and set her up with a 40 cm bars. So far, my wife is very happy with the new bars so far, plan a metric century this weekend to put them to a test. Small changes (2 cm) can make big changes in feel and comfort.
I don't think we'd have had this success without the help of a trained/experienced fitter.
09-05-14, 01:51 PM
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This ^^^^
I've never had an issue with my bars, but I'm a very typical built guy. I'd guess that they set up bikes from the factory to fit people built just like me (I'm built like most pro - but CLEARLY not as good on a bike as the pros).
My wife, she's not typical at all (don't tell her I said that, I don't want to sleep on the couch). She's 5'2" tall, but has broad shoulders for her height. She has a Kona Lisa RD 45 cm frame (SMALL) and it came with 38 cm bars. I'd say most women that are her height would find 38 cm bars. But, these bars caused her pain on long riders. Last month we talked with very knowledgeable woman at a local shop, she measured my wife's shoulders and set her up with a 40 cm bars. So far, my wife is very happy with the new bars so far, plan a metric century this weekend to put them to a test. Small changes (2 cm) can make big changes in feel and comfort.
I don't think we'd have had this success without the help of a trained/experienced fitter.
I've never had an issue with my bars, but I'm a very typical built guy. I'd guess that they set up bikes from the factory to fit people built just like me (I'm built like most pro - but CLEARLY not as good on a bike as the pros).
My wife, she's not typical at all (don't tell her I said that, I don't want to sleep on the couch). She's 5'2" tall, but has broad shoulders for her height. She has a Kona Lisa RD 45 cm frame (SMALL) and it came with 38 cm bars. I'd say most women that are her height would find 38 cm bars. But, these bars caused her pain on long riders. Last month we talked with very knowledgeable woman at a local shop, she measured my wife's shoulders and set her up with a 40 cm bars. So far, my wife is very happy with the new bars so far, plan a metric century this weekend to put them to a test. Small changes (2 cm) can make big changes in feel and comfort.
I don't think we'd have had this success without the help of a trained/experienced fitter.
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Best sprinting bars: Pro Vibe 7
Best ergo overall: Ergonova T3
Best cheapest: Cannondale C1 bars
Everything else is crap, especially anything named Ritchey.
Best ergo overall: Ergonova T3
Best cheapest: Cannondale C1 bars
Everything else is crap, especially anything named Ritchey.
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Yikes - I've got a lot of crap in the garage! I think around 12 piles if I count stems, seatposts, and spares on the shelf.
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Recycling? Ain't nobody got time for dat.
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09-05-14, 04:02 PM
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I like the 3t rotundo. Got a good deal on a legit "team" bar, or I'd be on the pro.
09-06-14, 02:27 PM
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Which handlebars do you like?
Cinelli steel track bar with a limp dick stem.
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I like drop bars the best. I think I had 46cm Nittos (I wanted them kinda wide) put on my Surly LHT when I got it a few years ago. I think the moustash bars look very cool. For Bromptons I like the M-type bars (not that I have a Brompton). But I'd like to get one.
09-13-14, 12:10 AM
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Cinelli 66, Cinelli 64, 3ttt Competizione Gimondi
Might be a little awkward getting them on a CAAD10, though.
Might be a little awkward getting them on a CAAD10, though.
09-13-14, 06:46 AM
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this is the bar I have, i like the top part quite a bit and the drop/reach fits ok, but I really don't like the flared drops.
Notice, when you shop for bars, there are a bunch of things to be aware of:
drop
reach
shape of the curve (i hate the ergo bumps, the flats are ok-ish, but shallow curve is best for me)
shape of the tops (i like the slightly flattened/oval shape)
all of these things make a difference, so it's good to shop in person.
Notice, when you shop for bars, there are a bunch of things to be aware of:
drop
reach
shape of the curve (i hate the ergo bumps, the flats are ok-ish, but shallow curve is best for me)
shape of the tops (i like the slightly flattened/oval shape)
all of these things make a difference, so it's good to shop in person.
I've been eyeballing the 3T Ergonova Pro Alloy....
3T Ergonova Pro Alloy Handlebar | Competitive Cyclist
3T Ergonova Pro Alloy Handlebar | Competitive Cyclist