ControlTech Formidable AL Handlebars ?
12-11-07 | 04:23 PM
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JoeWolcottCT
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ControlTech Formidable AL Handlebars ?
Hi All,
Anyone use either of the Formidable handlebars made by ControlTech ?
https://www.controltechbikes.com/sec-8/index.aspx
Looks like the CL model has the traditional shaped drop while the other has the ergo shaped drop ?
I'm interested primarily because of the flattened area where your hands would rest when you're riding on the hoods. I am definitely a hoods rider....
Any feedback one way or another ?
Thanks,
J.
Anyone use either of the Formidable handlebars made by ControlTech ?
https://www.controltechbikes.com/sec-8/index.aspx
Looks like the CL model has the traditional shaped drop while the other has the ergo shaped drop ?
I'm interested primarily because of the flattened area where your hands would rest when you're riding on the hoods. I am definitely a hoods rider....
Any feedback one way or another ?
Thanks,
J.
12-11-07 | 04:26 PM
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Guadzilla
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I have a set.. I dont really like them. Theyre odd shaped and a bit difficult to set up. I'm going to be removing them for a set of FSA Wing bars in the near future.
12-11-07 | 04:29 PM
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I believe they're the stock handlebar on some cannondales (don't know if it's CL though...... Don't think so.....). So if there's some cannondale dealers - you may be able to check them out for yourself...
12-11-07 | 04:31 PM
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JoeWolcottCT
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Can you be a little more specific as to what you found uncomfortable ?
Where are your hands typically on the handlebars ?
12-11-07 | 04:40 PM
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The bend for the drops is what's odd. For me its been difficult to get the shifter into a comfortable position because of the way the sweep on the bends it.
12-11-07 | 04:42 PM
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I normally like my tops either dead flat or slightly tilted upwards...how do you set yours up ?
12-11-07 | 05:26 PM
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I have these.
My LBS dude set them up.. he told me they were odd and he had to tilt them up a lot to get the shifters into a comfortable position. Here's a shot of them on the bike. You can see how they are on there.
I probably wont use them on the Bottechia frame Im going to get from BD unless we can come up with a better way to position them.
My LBS dude set them up.. he told me they were odd and he had to tilt them up a lot to get the shifters into a comfortable position. Here's a shot of them on the bike. You can see how they are on there.
I probably wont use them on the Bottechia frame Im going to get from BD unless we can come up with a better way to position them.
12-12-07 | 02:52 PM
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I ride them every day and find them comfortable on longer rides as well.
My bars:
My bars:
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12-12-07 | 03:35 PM
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12-12-07 | 04:22 PM
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I have them... just got them just where I want them. Like them so far.
check here: https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/369924-position-shimano-brifters-winged-bar.html
check here: https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/369924-position-shimano-brifters-winged-bar.html
