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short reach drop bars
I'm looking the shortest reach drop bar available to the brake hoods (I only use the drops in strong headwinds). I'm currently using an oem asian import ergo drop bar and the reach is too long for me to the brake hoods. I find myself mostly riding with my hands just behind the hoods with my finger tips resting on the hoods. Anything shorter out there? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by chipkbw
Try a Deda Newton Shallow Drop Bar.
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Originally Posted by bfloyd
I'm looking the shortest reach drop bar available to the brake hoods (I only use the drops in strong headwinds). I'm currently using an oem asian import ergo drop bar and the reach is too long for me to the brake hoods. I find myself mostly riding with my hands just behind the hoods with my finger tips resting on the hoods. Anything shorter out there? Thanks.
The only way to decide as to what you prefer because each of us are different, is to experiment.
Have fun.
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Originally Posted by bfloyd
Thanks. Is the reach to the drops shorter or just the drops themselves not as deep?
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Originally Posted by Campag4life
The only way to decide as to what you prefer because each of us are different, is to experiment.
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Originally Posted by bfloyd
I'm looking the shortest reach drop bar available to the brake hoods (I only use the drops in strong headwinds). I'm currently using an oem asian import ergo drop bar and the reach is too long for me to the brake hoods. I find myself mostly riding with my hands just behind the hoods with my finger tips resting on the hoods. Anything shorter out there? Thanks.
Then I realized that most nice aftermarket handlebars actually have a lot shorter reach. For example the Easton EA70 has a 78mm and the Deda newton has a 83mm reach (i think). As opposed to the 100mm reach that came on my stock Giant TCR. I use the Deda newton anatomical bar now.
Changing out the bars made a huge difference for me.
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Salsa Poco is the shortest and shallowest I've seen. I have two sets on two bikes...they've been great.
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Originally Posted by roadfix
Ritchey Biomax and Salsa bars have very short reach also.
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I find the Biomaxes less than comfortable personally. The ergo bump is huge and there is no flat section to speak of in the drops. I will be switching mine out soon.
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Rotate your handlebars just a short bit. Then view from the side to bake sure they are still positioned right. You'll be surprised what rotating the a little will do.
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Rotate your handlebars just a short bit. Then view from the side to bake sure they are still positioned right. You'll be surprised what rotating the a little will do.
I decided to give it another try on a recent conversion project. So far, I'm not liking it.......I'm installing Nitto Noodles instead.
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Originally Posted by sogood
True statement. But experiment costs money.
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Originally Posted by roadfix
So far, I'm not liking it.......I'm installing Nitto Noodles instead.
I'm thinking of trying them out on my fixed gear but I'm also considering some Midge-type bars. I do a lot of climbing in the drops when I can't downshift.
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Originally Posted by roadfix
I did that on the Biomax but ended up with brake levers too far to reach when in the drops. I had them on my road bike for a while but didn't work for me.
I decided to give it another try on a recent conversion project. So far, I'm not liking it.......I'm installing Nitto Noodles instead.
I decided to give it another try on a recent conversion project. So far, I'm not liking it.......I'm installing Nitto Noodles instead.
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Kind of pricey, but you could take a look at Deda Campione carbon fiber bars, which definitely have a short reach and a truly classic bend. Plan on zapping your wallet for about $400.00 to give them a whirl.
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Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Many choices mentioned for me to look for a good deal on.
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My wife went in for a fitting yesterday and they pulled out the smallest bars I have ever seen. They had a 70mm reach and 120mm drop. They were Bontrager WSD VR 31.8- She used the 36cm width but they come in sizes up to 42cm. About $50.
I like my 3T ergonova and ergosum's too. Smaller than average drop and reach.
I like my 3T ergonova and ergosum's too. Smaller than average drop and reach.