therhodeo

Looking for something to replace the old S-works ergo's on my tarmac. Hate the drops on my current bars but haven't had the cast to replace them until now. I'm considering the Vibe7s round drops but the transition from the tops to the hoods worries me. I like using the tops and shoulders along with the hoods and it looks like the big radius on the Pro's would make that less comfortable. Anyone have any input on that??

If you have any other rec's I'm looking for something with around 80mm reach and 130+ drop with

shoota 

Ritchey Logic Curve is 78/128 I believe. There are tons of bars out there in that range just start googling.

redtires

I wouldn't be TOO worried. I'm currently using the Vibe7's, and while they feel a little different, I really like the positioning of the levers. I really like the 31.8 diameter across the tops too. If you can buy them somewhere that will return/exchange them....I'd give 'em a try.

therhodeo

Thanks. Yeah they seem to interface with shimano levers really well.

caloso

I have SRAM levers on the Vibe 7's. I find them very comfortable on the hoods and I like being able to get my hands deep behind the levers. My only quibble is that I wouldn't mind a few more mm's on the return (the part of the bar that points to the back). If I'm cruising in the drops, sometimes I feel my hands creeping off the end.

Hapsmo911

Ritchey Neo Classics are the specs your looking for with a classic bend. Very close to the provibe 7s round.

therhodeo

I could see that for sure. I think I'm almost onboard with going with the Ritchey WCS Evo Curves. The drop is a bit more shallow than what I was wanting but I tend to do IAB or palms on my hoods to get low anyway.

therhodeo

They've got an angled ramp down to the hoods though and I really want a flat top.

caloso

Have you looked at the 3T Rotundo?

therhodeo

Same as the ritchy. I want a level transistion from the tops to the hoods. Most true classic bends have a downward ramp.

Hapsmo911

Not much of an angle. Last pic is them next to the provibes

therhodeo

Can you post those any bigger. I'd really like to see but can't tell much with them at that size.

Hapsmo911

I know. Im at work. Ill post them when I get home tonight

therhodeo

Thank you for taking the time. Really helpful. Its tough when you can't find anything locally except super shallow compact drops.

Hapsmo911

They do have a slight ramp but not like rotundo's. I am also not running them with any sort of angle down, I like them horizontal to the ground

therhodeo

I like the look of those alot.

Hapsmo911

i like them. I also like the proVibes. Very close. The tops on the ProVibes are not for everyone

therhodeo

I'm not a sprinter or a big guy so if the Ritcheys have a bit more flex to them I'd be 100% ok with that.

I wish these came in an aluminum bar. I really like flat tops for IAB and climbing.
WCS Carbon Streem II Road Bar

Hapsmo911

3t makes the Toranova. They get a flat transition, are alloy, and have flat tops, but the reach and drop are the same as Rotundo. So they may not be what your looking for.

therhodeo

Bought the Neo Classics on sale with a matching WCS 220 stem for $140. Really really like them.

Joe Minton

I am using the Pro Vibe 7S. Very fine handlebar.

It is excellent for my needs. I have large hands (size 11 glove), arthritis and damaged nerves; the larger diameter and larger radius (bar top to brifters) suit both my hand size and sensitivities. I use the compact version.

My only complaint is that this bar is not available in 46cm width, which I can use. Gonna try the " Easton EA30 Ergo Handlebar, 31.8 x 46 & have one waiting on my Amazon wish list. Not sure but I might need a 47cm bar (Zinn, are you listening?).

Joe

therhodeo

Ah I should mention I went to a 40cm from 42cm and like it so far.

Hapsmo911

Cool. Glad to hear they worked out for you.