Handlebar suggestions
10-03-21, 02:01 PM
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Handlebar suggestions
Good afternoon everyone,
I just picked up an SL6 S-works Quick Step edition.
The person who I bought it from removed the handlebars and stem and put a aluminum set. I want to upgrade to a carbon set. any suggestions to good road bike handlebars? I was looking at some prime doyenne aero handlebars or prime primavera handlebars.
I am looking for carbon in both handlebars and stem. I was reading some people using amazon bars and some from aliexpress. so I am looking for all suggestions. I am not trying to break the bank. thank you
I just picked up an SL6 S-works Quick Step edition.
The person who I bought it from removed the handlebars and stem and put a aluminum set. I want to upgrade to a carbon set. any suggestions to good road bike handlebars? I was looking at some prime doyenne aero handlebars or prime primavera handlebars.
I am looking for carbon in both handlebars and stem. I was reading some people using amazon bars and some from aliexpress. so I am looking for all suggestions. I am not trying to break the bank. thank you
10-03-21, 04:43 PM
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There are a multitude of options available based on your desire of width, reach, drop, stem length..... is this your first road bike? If not, you should have an idea on bar and stem sizing , now it just a matter of budget. If it is your first road bike, I would ride what you have on it first, determine if you like the size of the bars and length of the stem. Othewise, go get a fitting where they will put you on different sizing so you can get a better idea.
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10-03-21, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jaxgtr
There are a multitude of options available based on your desire of width, reach, drop, stem length..... is this your first road bike? If not, you should have an idea on bar and stem sizing , now it just a matter of budget. If it is your first road bike, I would ride what you have on it first, determine if you like the size of the bars and length of the stem. Othewise, go get a fitting where they will put you on different sizing so you can get a better idea.
10-03-21, 04:53 PM
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if you have another road bike, do you like the width, drop, reach?? If so, do you have a budget?
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10-03-21, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jaxgtr
if you have another road bike, do you like the width, drop, reach?? If so, do you have a budget?
10-03-21, 05:21 PM
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Unless you understand what sort dimensions you need for your stem and handlebars to ensure a proper fit, trying to upgrade without spending any real time with the bike as it sits now, especially looking for carbon fibre, on a specific budget, is just absurd.
10-03-21, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Lolo03
Man a budget, 100-250. Somewhere in between. Then I need a stem lol. Carbon as well
10-04-21, 08:07 AM
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I just tried the Controltech Cougar bars which are the same as the Prime Primavera.
They seem well made and I noticed less road vibration, but I did not like the shape especially the dip on the top at the bend.
Ended up returning them and staying with my trusted FSA WIng Pro aluminum bar.
They seem well made and I noticed less road vibration, but I did not like the shape especially the dip on the top at the bend.
Ended up returning them and staying with my trusted FSA WIng Pro aluminum bar.
10-04-21, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Rolla
I'd keep the aluminum stem for awhile and increase the handlebar budget.
10-04-21, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by jnbrown
I just tried the Controltech Cougar bars which are the same as the Prime Primavera.
They seem well made and I noticed less road vibration, but I did not like the shape especially the dip on the top at the bend.
Ended up returning them and staying with my trusted FSA WIng Pro aluminum bar.
They seem well made and I noticed less road vibration, but I did not like the shape especially the dip on the top at the bend.
Ended up returning them and staying with my trusted FSA WIng Pro aluminum bar.
