Originally Posted by
jimmie65
Appreciate all the advice. Narrowed it down to the Cowbell 3 (comes in a 46, 12 degrees flare), FSA Adventure (found a 46cm, 15 degrees), and Origin8 Gary Sweep OS Handlebar (15 degrees, not sure of exact width but wider than the other 2).
Leaning toward the Gary but I'm going to see if someone local has it in stock - I want to make sure the interrupter brakes will fit.
I have the Gary OS sweep on my gravel bike. Its some legit sweep and flare. The hoods angle in a legit amount.
Just mention this since you use STIs and they are old Sora with the thumb click. That click will be pointed at the ground with Gary bars.
Awesome for dirt and gravel...not really ideal for most all other riding.
The other thing is that many set them up incorrectly- the drops should be parallel to the ground, which means the ramps sorta angle down. This is because they are meant to be used in the drops way more than current compact road bars.
Just tossing out some clarification.
A Salsa Cowbell or Ritchey evomax may be a good mix between traditional road and new flare styles.
https://ritcheylogic.com/wcs-evomax-road-bar