Syntace Stratos bullhorn bars
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Syntace Stratos bullhorn bars
Anyone have these? Specifically, the stratos zero (0 drop) which look as though they are swept back at the tops, which would be a very comfy position for my hands.
They are around $70, which is a bit steep. I am now riding drops that i recently installed to replace my risers for a more aggressive riding position, but I think id rather have horns as i am not comfortable riding on the hoods all the time in the city
i really only like these because they are swept back, otherwise Ill just get the nashbar generic ones
They are around $70, which is a bit steep. I am now riding drops that i recently installed to replace my risers for a more aggressive riding position, but I think id rather have horns as i am not comfortable riding on the hoods all the time in the city
i really only like these because they are swept back, otherwise Ill just get the nashbar generic ones
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i have the 200's and they are by far my favorite set of horns. the sweep is perfect, the only thing i dont care for is the brake cable holes.
get some!
get some!
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I have a Syntace Zero on my #2 bike.
I don't use the angled part as a hand rest but, rather, use only the horns.
I got the Syntace bullhorns to match the stem.
Please note that the bend in the bar will have the effect of shortening your stem by 10-15 mm.
If you like your present fit, get a slightly longer stem to go with the Syntace bars.
On my #1 bike I have a Profile Design Stoker 26 bar and prefer it because it doesn't complicate the fit and it looks aesthetically more simple and minimalist than the Syntace bar.
I don't use the angled part as a hand rest but, rather, use only the horns.
I got the Syntace bullhorns to match the stem.
Please note that the bend in the bar will have the effect of shortening your stem by 10-15 mm.
If you like your present fit, get a slightly longer stem to go with the Syntace bars.
On my #1 bike I have a Profile Design Stoker 26 bar and prefer it because it doesn't complicate the fit and it looks aesthetically more simple and minimalist than the Syntace bar.
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You should be able to find them for 20 if you know the right place to look, I love mine, just can't ride them much because I have back problems.
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anyone know where i can find them for $20?
shortening my stem would be great, i think it is a little on the long side anyway
shortening my stem would be great, i think it is a little on the long side anyway
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ebay, i got my 400 for $19 shipped, $10, with $9 shipping
seemed no one wanted it or something, it was $10 starting bids and i got it
seemed no one wanted it or something, it was $10 starting bids and i got it
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They are pretty sweet bars (got them on my group buy IRO).
You may have to be patient now to find some for that cheep, but it is possible.
You may have to be patient now to find some for that cheep, but it is possible.
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I have the 200s if I remember correctly.
Great bars. Comfy. I agree that the only issue is the brake cable holes, but if I was using TT levers, it'd be a plus.
Great bars. Comfy. I agree that the only issue is the brake cable holes, but if I was using TT levers, it'd be a plus.