I turn over my quest to you, brethren-- find me the right bar.
05-24-11, 09:15 AM
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I turn over my quest to you, brethren-- find me the right bar.
My now 13 year old ITM bar is really showing it's age and is now on beater duty. Need a replacement.
This is kind of what I'm looking for:
Width: 42-44cm
Clamp: 31.8mm
Dual cable channels
Compact
Aluminum (7000 series would be great)
Weight: 240g +/- 5g (ish)
All $55 or less?
This is kind of what I'm looking for:
Width: 42-44cm
Clamp: 31.8mm
Dual cable channels
Compact
Aluminum (7000 series would be great)
Weight: 240g +/- 5g (ish)
All $55 or less?
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05-24-11, 09:33 AM
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How about this one?
I'd look into Ritchey Comp stuff. Right around that price point and a few styles to choose from.
I'd look into Ritchey Comp stuff. Right around that price point and a few styles to choose from.
05-24-11, 09:54 AM
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38.1 is huuge though. I think you'd find more stem options at 31.8mm.
05-24-11, 10:24 AM
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3T Ergonova Pro (aluminum)
I had these on my R3 and loved them. The top of the bar is ovalized, which makes it extremely comfortable in the hand. There is a channel on the underside of the bar that allows both cables to run neatly under the bar tape. I like the shallow ergo drop because it still has a nice natural curve to it. Overall, just a fantastic handlebar. They can be had new for $65 on eBay.
I actually just ordered the Team (carbon) version for my new Look 595. I ordered a 44cm, whereas the aluminum version I had on the R3 was a 42cm. 3T measures the bars center-to-center at the drops and they flare outwards a little bit. This means the hoods are 2cm shorter than the size you order. For example, a 42cm bar is actually 40cm at the hoods. I found this to be too narrow for me, so I ordered a 44cm for the Team version of the handlebar. Just something to keep in mind if you go with these bars.
I had these on my R3 and loved them. The top of the bar is ovalized, which makes it extremely comfortable in the hand. There is a channel on the underside of the bar that allows both cables to run neatly under the bar tape. I like the shallow ergo drop because it still has a nice natural curve to it. Overall, just a fantastic handlebar. They can be had new for $65 on eBay.
I actually just ordered the Team (carbon) version for my new Look 595. I ordered a 44cm, whereas the aluminum version I had on the R3 was a 42cm. 3T measures the bars center-to-center at the drops and they flare outwards a little bit. This means the hoods are 2cm shorter than the size you order. For example, a 42cm bar is actually 40cm at the hoods. I found this to be too narrow for me, so I ordered a 44cm for the Team version of the handlebar. Just something to keep in mind if you go with these bars.
05-24-11, 12:09 PM
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+1 ^^
I have the Team version, but the Pro is exactly the same but in aluminum.
I have the Team version, but the Pro is exactly the same but in aluminum.
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3T ergosum pro bars would be what i would get if going with an alu bar. i like the shape, reach, and drop of the ergonovas better but they get a little heavy in the pro model. if you shop around you can find the ergosum pros for cheap.
