Originally Posted by RiddleOfSteel

As a minor update, I went back to the lightweight aluminum bars I had picked up for cheap. Why those bars? 42cm CTC width vs the carbon bars' 40cm CTC width. 2cm, eh? Yeah. BIG difference. All the low to medium speed turning/cornering issues, where it felt like my input at the bars was very much fighting the tires (hardcore scrubbing and wheel flop) in addition to any out-of-the-saddle work having my upper body (at the handlebars) and my lower body (legs/feet pushing on the pedals) out of sync. Muscles memory all out of sorts or at least "dealing with things" at best. After a few months, popping the 42s back on the 620 was a complete return to normal! Bikes are an ecosystem, everyone. Every day I learn more (aka it smacks me in the face) and I appreciate it!

Speaking of appreciation, and I knew it'd happen: Returning to aluminum means I lose that sweet, sweet road buzz absorption of carbon bars (through the hands). Sooooooo, if anyone want's to trade 40cm Zipps for 42s, and are local, I'm all ears!