DXchulo

https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/127...lebar-7075.htm

https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/114...-Handlebar.htm

I'm sure there are more to be found. I have those Avanti bars on my commuter bike, so I just did a real quick search at PricePoint.

You shouldn't have too much of a problem finding a cheap used stem if your heart is set on the FSA bars.

SteveV

Have you looked into 3T Ergonovas? I went on a handlebar "quest" last year after being professionally fit and realizing that my Ritchie anatomic bars were not right for me. I never spent time in the drops because my hands just were not comfortable and I couldn't reach the levers (not a flexibility problem). The fitter recommended shallow drop bars. I tried FSA Omega, FSA Wing Pro Compact, Deda Zero100, and 3T Ergonova. I found the 3T perfect for me. They have an elliptical bend that allows your hand to rest anywhere along the drop comfortably. As opposed to "anatomic" bars, which really only give you one good spot in the drops. I can reach my levers (Ultegra 6600) from anywhere in the drops and now spend at least 50% of my time there (I live in Florida - no hills, but never ending head winds every day, so the drops are where you want to be most of the time). You can get the Pro version, which is very light and pretty cheap for less than $100.00, almost anywhere online. And at places like Nashbar or Competitive Cyclist, you can try them and, if they don't work out, return them for a refund. Even after you ride them. Along with my Speedplay pedals, the Ergonovas are one of the best products I ever bought for my bike.

Spin Cycle

It looks like you are struggling with the same dilema that I did - trying to achieve a flat to modest ramp-down angle from the tops to the hoods, while at the same time not having your wrists overly bent while in the drops.

With my Rithie Biomax II bars I tried rotating them up and down through the whole range, and found I either had to settle for comfort on the hoods or comfort in the drops but could not get both.

This spring I switched to FSA Wing Pro Compacts whose bend allows for a level transition from tops to hoods while still having a long horizontal section in the drops. As reported in a review on competitive cyclist, I also heard the "halleluja chorus" the first time I got into the drops.

exhumed

If you like the anatomic shape try Pro Vibe 7s bars. That's what I use and the angle is better than your bars.

BoodBianchi

Ok guys, after much research I think I have narrowed my options down to the 3T Ergonova and the FSA Omega Compact. If I do decide with the Omega Compact would you recommend getting a 10mm longer stem than I have on now?

rm -rf

Look at the FSA Wing Pro too. All three of these are similar: 77 or 80mm reach. Your shifters are pretty far up on the curve already, so you might not need a new stem at all.

The Omega is 1cm narrower at the shifter mount point than the width of the bars, which is measured at the ends. So that may affect which width you get. I don't know about the other bars.

Spin Cycle

The FSA's also flare out slightly at the ends.

BoodBianchi

Ok, so i'm going to buy either the FSA Omega Compacts or the FSA Wing Pro Compacts. The handlebars I have now are a 26mm and the stem I have is the Profile Design Aris. While looking on the Competitive cyclist website it stated "The stem works with 31.8mm diameter handlebars; the clamp width is 41mm" however I am using a 26mm bar right now. Is it possible for the stem to work with both diameters? I do not want to buy the same exact stem I have now if I can help it and I will buy the Wing Pro's if I do not have to purchase a new stem...

Spin Cycle

I'm having trouble parsing your question, but if you are asking whether your 26.0 stem will work with the 31.8 bars, then no...

I've been using Specialized stems (not surprising since my bike is Specialized) which not only come with shims to help dial in just the right angle, but are also pretty cheap ($45 at specialized.com).

The two adjustments I made when moving from the Ritchie's to the FSA's:

- Went back to a slightly longer stem (one of several lengths I had acquired over the years)
- Went back to the original bar width of 42cm (the bars that came with the bike were 42, but went to 44 when I got the Ritchie's to compensate for the ends flaring out. Found that the flaring did not make enough difference to move up one size so got the FSA's in 42)

BoodBianchi

Alright then, I guess the last question I need to ask is it I need to get a 10mm longer stem with the FSA bars?

Edit: Still not sure after researching reach. The bars I have currently are 86mm reach the FSA Compacts are 80mm reach.
These are the bars I am currently using https://www.bikesomewhere.com/bikesom...9656?i=default

AEO

stems don't cost that much.

it's best if an LBS will let you play with a few sizes.
next best option is to buy a few cheap ones to test your fit and selling off the ones that didn't work.

there's no solid math to it, just a bunch of experimentation to see what works best.