Which Compact Handlebar?
JesseD
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Up to now I have been using FSA Wing Pro Compact Bars on my bikes in size 44cm, however I am feeling like these are a little too wide for me now so have been looking for some in a 42cm width, but herein lies the problem as they only seem to be available in gloss white nowadays!!!! 
This has led me to looking at what else is out there which is similar in shape etc, and as I will be replacing the bars on my 2 existing bikes plus the new bike so will need to buy 3 pairs, cost is a consideration, I suppose £50-£60 per set of bars is justifiable, (also as I am a bike tart I also will replace the stems and seat posts to match as I like all of these to be the same branding). Speaking of branding, plain/matt black is preferable.
What I like about the FSA's is the flat section on the tops, I also like the shape of the drops and the fact the bottom section extends quite far backwards and also flares out a bit. I find the bars plenty stiff enough when sprinting but don't think I would want any think more flexible.
Any suggestions?
This has led me to looking at what else is out there which is similar in shape etc, and as I will be replacing the bars on my 2 existing bikes plus the new bike so will need to buy 3 pairs, cost is a consideration, I suppose £50-£60 per set of bars is justifiable, (also as I am a bike tart I also will replace the stems and seat posts to match as I like all of these to be the same branding). Speaking of branding, plain/matt black is preferable.
What I like about the FSA's is the flat section on the tops, I also like the shape of the drops and the fact the bottom section extends quite far backwards and also flares out a bit. I find the bars plenty stiff enough when sprinting but don't think I would want any think more flexible.
Any suggestions?
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3T Ergonova are very nice. The drops flare out by 2cm which is a bit marmite but I quite like it.0
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Bontrager RXL. I use the Isozone which has a gel thing under the bar tape but there is a spendier version or 2. Drops flare out a la FSAM.Rushton0
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3T Ergonova are very nice. The drops flare out by 2cm which is a bit marmite but I quite like it.
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I've gone to Pro Vibe 7S bars and stems on all my road bikes. Reasonably priced, look good and with the top section being 31.8 across the whole width before the gentle curve top, they are ideal for my large hands.
In the past, i've used flat-topped bars, but the Vibe7S is just better in every way, for me at least.0 -
Deda Zero 100 are a nice compact bar and pretty good value. The top section isn't a full aero profile but is slightly flattened giving a very comfortable position.0
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The Pro Vibe 7S bars look nice and are worth further consideration and I quite like the transition from tops to drops, they look ideal for sprinting, I take it they do not have a flat section on the top though just a larger diameter (31.8mm) round tube? Also couldn't find the drop/reach measurements on their website as well?
The 3T Ergonovas are nice too, I really like the shape of these as well, if only they came in all black as I am not 100% convinced buy the large white round decal thing it has.
I have had Bonty bars before and find the top section extends too far across over the drop section so when sprinting you knock your wrists on the bends, think these will be the same.
The Deda have too long a reach for me, almost 2cm longer than the FSA bars which would mean a shift to a 90mm stem which is too short IMO.
Anyone using Fizik bars, their R3 Cyrano "Bull" bars look good as well?Obsessed is a word used by the lazy to describe the dedicated!0 -
The reach on my Deda Zero 100 bars (the RHM model) is only 75mm which I think is less than the FSAS.0
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I have both the Deda RHM01 and RHM02 models and they are both excellent compact bars.'Hello to Jason Isaacs'0
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The Pro Vibe 7S bars look nice and are worth further consideration and I quite like the transition from tops to drops, they look ideal for sprinting, I take it they do not have a flat section on the top though just a larger diameter (31.8mm) round tube? Also couldn't find the drop/reach measurements on their website as well?
The Vibe7S are indeed a round section, reach/drop is: -
Reach: 78.5 mm
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The reach on my Deda Zero 100 bars (the RHM model) is only 75mm which I think is less than the FSAS.
I stand corrected, I have no idea where I got my measurements from.
Not sure on the bend of the Deda's, used to use a pair of the Newton Shallows (still have them somewhere) and didn't get on with the classic curve of the bar, seems the Zero 100's have a deeper bottom to the bend than the FSA's which may not suit my hand/riding position.
This is the shape of the FSA's
I think like saddles, bar are another personal preference for shape etc, so I suppose I ma looking for something with a similar shape to the FSA's, the 3T's, the Pro Vibes and the Fizik Cyranos seem to be close.Obsessed is a word used by the lazy to describe the dedicated!0 -
3T Ergonova are very nice. The drops flare out by 2cm which is a bit marmite but I quite like it.
The FSA compact wing pro does the same - I have a pair.0 -
How in hell did I miss these?????????????????
Good shout.
Same aluminium used as well so should be the same as the Wing Pro Compacts.
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How in hell did I miss these?????????????????
Good shout.
Same aluminium used as well so should be the same as the Wing Pro Compacts.
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I don't think it's exactly the same. The curve of the drops and dimensions of the bar are probably the same but it has a round profile top rather than the flattened tops of your wing pro compacts.0 -
Looking at the FSA website they say it has the flattened section on the tops instead of the round section, I think its the Omega's that have the round section.
I reckon the Energy compacts are the replacement for the Wing Pro Compacts.Obsessed is a word used by the lazy to describe the dedicated!0 -
That's alright then. I might even get a pair myself if I need to replace my wing pros.0
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They are the same as the old wing compacts. I have both.0
