Road Handlebar
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Road Handlebar
Currently have the Ritchey Carbon Evo curve bar
It is great on the hoods and drops
But on the top of the bar with the thicker carbon and 4 degree swoop back it is narrower than I like
They are 40cm bars which are usually 36cm in the interior where you would rest your hands on top to climb
Have 128 drop and 85 reach
These are 34cm and my hands don't fit
Have to angle shoulders inwards and it makes things uncomfortable and twitchy
Any thoughts on a bar that might be similar in all other aspects but more traditional on the tops?
Thanks
It is great on the hoods and drops
But on the top of the bar with the thicker carbon and 4 degree swoop back it is narrower than I like
They are 40cm bars which are usually 36cm in the interior where you would rest your hands on top to climb
Have 128 drop and 85 reach
These are 34cm and my hands don't fit
Have to angle shoulders inwards and it makes things uncomfortable and twitchy
Any thoughts on a bar that might be similar in all other aspects but more traditional on the tops?
Thanks
#3
Do you want a flat/wide top, or is traditional round OK? Most manufacturers have at least one modern compact model similar to the Ritchey, so it comes down to your target price, weight, material and details such as the shape of the top. Off the top of my head, you might want to look into offerings from FSA, Deda or 3T.
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Bikes: 2017 Tarmac Pro, 2014 S-Works Tarmac, 2011 Trek Madone 6.2, 2014 Trek Madone 5.9 & 2009 Specialized Hardtail
want compact but rounded
similar reach and drop
Carbon with similar weight
similar reach and drop
Carbon with similar weight
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