FSA Omega compacts

MrTapir
MrTapir Posts: 1,206
edited April 2011 in Road buying advice
HI all, I've decided to get these bars, however ive noticed some comments about the 4 degree outward bend of the drops. What kind of difference does this make to the fit? If i was to get 42cm bars, is this 42cm at the hoods or at the drop ends?

Cheers, Rich

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  • rajMAN
    rajMAN Posts: 429
    I just measured mine (bars) :oops: and found that they are 42cm at the hoods and also at the drop ends. I find these to be the most comfortable bars I have used amongst countless others! Incidentally, I recently ordered another pair with an online retailer to be told they are discontinued??

    Hope that helps. :)
  • MrTapir
    MrTapir Posts: 1,206
    Yep that does help, thanks. So is there not much of a difference between hoods and drops then?
  • rajMAN
    rajMAN Posts: 429
    My new set are the same too, 42 top and 42 at the ends.
  • skyblue337
    skyblue337 Posts: 135
    Just for information my 44cm Wing Pro Compact which also claims to have a 4 degree outward bend measures 42cm c-c at the tops and 44 across the drops.
  • APIII
    APIII Posts: 2,010
    I've not measured mine, but there does seem to be a very slight flare towards the ends. It doesn't make much difference though.
    I may be changing mine as they are too stiff for my liking.
  • ChrisSA
    ChrisSA Posts: 455
    My Vero compact bars are the 44cm ones, which gives 42cm at the hoods. FSA have a tech bulletin with the details in.
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  • staffo
    staffo Posts: 82
    My Omega 44cm bars are 42cm c-c at the hoods and 44cm c-c at the end of the drops.
  • MrTapir
    MrTapir Posts: 1,206
    cheers for the replies guys. I've requested the 42cm ones, and ill see what they turn out like when they arrive on my birthday
  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    My 40cm ones are 38cm c to c at the hoods and 40cm c to c at the drops.
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  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    @ APIII

    If you do replace them, depending on wot size they are, can I make you an offer?
  • APIII
    APIII Posts: 2,010
    keef66 wrote:
    @ APIII

    If you do replace them, depending on wot size they are, can I make you an offer?

    Yeah, of course. They're 44cm c-to-c
    Cheers
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    So is that 44 c-c at the drops and 42 at the hoods? My current ergo shaped bars are 42's; I imagine an extra cm each side at the drops would hardly be noticeable

    Looks like they are just over £30 new from the likes of CRC and Wibble. Would you take £15 for them?

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