Bullhorns: Easton Delta Force vs. Profile T2 Wing
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Bullhorns: Easton Delta Force vs. Profile T2 Wing
I've been running a set of Soma Urban Pursuit bullhorns for the last year. I switched to drops a couple months ago, because I missed being able to tuck down and sprint when doing some laps. Since bullhorns kick ass for climbing, I've decided to sell the Somas and get a new set with more comfortable flat/ergo tops, that I can swap whenever.
I've narrowed it down to 2 choices: Profile Designs T2 Wing or Easton Delta Force. Both are around the same price, so that's a non-factor. I run a Tektro crosstop lever (same as Cane Creek, Salsa, Specialized) mounted sideways next to the stem, which looks like will fit on either.
Having 0 experience with either, and knowing nobody locally that does either, I'm hoping some of you have tried one or the other, or both. Is one better than the other?
I've narrowed it down to 2 choices: Profile Designs T2 Wing or Easton Delta Force. Both are around the same price, so that's a non-factor. I run a Tektro crosstop lever (same as Cane Creek, Salsa, Specialized) mounted sideways next to the stem, which looks like will fit on either.
Having 0 experience with either, and knowing nobody locally that does either, I'm hoping some of you have tried one or the other, or both. Is one better than the other?
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I've been running a set of Soma Urban Pursuit bullhorns for the last year. I switched to drops a couple months ago, because I missed being able to tuck down and sprint when doing some laps. Since bullhorns kick ass for climbing, I've decided to sell the Somas and get a new set with more comfortable flat/ergo tops, that I can swap whenever.
I've narrowed it down to 2 choices: Profile Designs T2 Wing or Easton Delta Force. Both are priced around $50-$60 shipped, so that's a non-factor. I run a Tektro crosstop lever (same as Cane Creek, Salsa, Specialized) mounted sideways next to the stem, which looks like will fit on either.
Having 0 experience with either, and knowing nobody locally that does either, I'm hoping some of you have tried one or the other, or both. Is one better than the other?
I've narrowed it down to 2 choices: Profile Designs T2 Wing or Easton Delta Force. Both are priced around $50-$60 shipped, so that's a non-factor. I run a Tektro crosstop lever (same as Cane Creek, Salsa, Specialized) mounted sideways next to the stem, which looks like will fit on either.
Having 0 experience with either, and knowing nobody locally that does either, I'm hoping some of you have tried one or the other, or both. Is one better than the other?
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Thanks for the response. Hoping for more input from owners like you. There are ones on EBay with 26.0 clamp size for $40 shipped, but I need 31.8 Cheapest I've seen anywhere else is $58 shipped.
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I'm using the Profile bar. I like it, but I now have a 31.8 Profile stem to match using a shim for my smaller clamp area. They're nice, but even with my old stem, they flex a little on climbing. I doubt you'd have the same problem with a 31.8 bar.
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The carbon ones are crazy. The tops are true wing shaped, not just flat, actually shaped like an airplane wing. The "pod" kind of things on the ends look really cool too. They popped up on chainlove a long time ago for about half of MSRP and I flipped one on ebay, so maybe keep an eye out on some deals on these bars.
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That downward curve would be nice, but I don't like how the corners are sharp. It limits you to only 2 positions, either on the tops or at the ends of the bullhorns. Sometimes I do like to hold the bars on that corner. Plus that's way more than I'd like to spend.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but from the looks of it, you're running the Air Wing, and not the T2 Wing that I'm inquiring about. Either way, appreciate the input.
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Nothing wrong with the Soma since it's not expensive either. Looks like a Nitto replica as far as I can tell. I just want something more comfy.
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I am also running the T2 and like it. I had not seen the Easton when I had found a good deal on the T2. I had Deda bars on my Bianchi Pista Concept 2006 and did not enjoy them. Comfortable for me.
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Thanks for the input thus far. Anyone else with some experience with either/or?
Oh also, do you guys mind sharing where you found deals on it? So far the cheapest I've found is $66 shipped for the T2 Wing and $49 shipped for the Delta Force.
Oh also, do you guys mind sharing where you found deals on it? So far the cheapest I've found is $66 shipped for the T2 Wing and $49 shipped for the Delta Force.
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My son's got the profile bars on his bianchi, and likes them. We had an extra 31.8 Ritchey stem from another bike, so I got the adapter to make it work with the threaded fork.
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old road bars chop plus flop = recycling bars to get the same effect.
-as long as the bars aren't past the end of their fatigue life.
-as long as the bars aren't past the end of their fatigue life.
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The questions asked in this thread are very specific, so there's really no need for soapbox preaching in this one...plenty of other well-deserving threads for post-whoring.
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I just said "some" as a disclaimer since I haven't seen every single one out there. All the ones I've seen are like that. Having that groove facing up completely defeats the purpose of the comfortable flats I want.
The questions asked in this thread are very specific, so there's really no need for soapbox preaching in this one...plenty of other well-deserving threads for post-whoring.
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The questions asked in this thread are very specific, so there's really no need for soapbox preaching in this one...plenty of other well-deserving threads for post-whoring.
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i'd go for the delta force. the tops look more comfy than the profiles.
plus the delta force has a cooler name!
plus the delta force has a cooler name!
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So far from my searching all over, and this thread, I haven't heard anything negative about either option, in regards to things like durability, flex, comfort, etc... I'm probably leaning toward the Easton at this point, since it does look a bit more ergo and happens to be a few bucks cheaper too.
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I've been riding the T2 Wing. I like them, but some people may not like the wide top part. They are compatible with internal cable routing, which you might take into consideration. Not sure if the other ones do that. Got mine from bike island for 45 bucks shipped.
https://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_S...ils&ProdID=848
https://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_S...ils&ProdID=848
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So far from my searching all over, and this thread, I haven't heard anything negative about either option, in regards to things like durability, flex, comfort, etc... I'm probably leaning toward the Easton at this point, since it does look a bit more ergo and happens to be a few bucks cheaper too.
but that's coming from someone who hasn't ridden either. they're probably both super comfy with bartape.
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I like them, but some people may not like the wide top part. They are compatible with internal cable routing, which you might take into consideration. Not sure if the other ones do that. Got mine from bike island for 45 bucks shipped.
https://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_S...ils&ProdID=848
https://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_S...ils&ProdID=848
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