Sub-200g carbon bar - ZIPP SL still the best choice?
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I am in the market for a 44cm carbon bar with a traditional shape and no rider weight limit - the ZIPP SL keeps appearing on my radar.
It is approx 180g for the 44cm traditional bend. Are these any other sub-200g bars that I should consider before I send my $$ to ZIPP?
**Edit** I should have mentioned that I want the bar to be round on the tops, not oval or 'aero'. Just an old fashion looking bar that is very light
It is approx 180g for the 44cm traditional bend. Are these any other sub-200g bars that I should consider before I send my $$ to ZIPP?
**Edit** I should have mentioned that I want the bar to be round on the tops, not oval or 'aero'. Just an old fashion looking bar that is very light
Last edited by RedRacer on Tue Sep 10, 2013 11:25 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Can you still get the kestrel ems bars? I'm very happy with mine but unsure what the weight would be in 44cm.
They're probably only in standard diameter too, not o/s if that matters.
They're probably only in standard diameter too, not o/s if that matters.
Last edited by kman on Sun Sep 08, 2013 12:12 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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I wouldn't advice the 3T Ltd bats... I got the Ergonova Ltd and its wasn't very stiff at all, even when I'm only 68kg and don't do crazy sprints on it. Just pulling on it a little while on the drops is enough to twist it, not solid enough for me.
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Thompson. Either CX or Road. Awesome, stiff and light.
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Kayrehn wrote:I wouldn't advice the 3T Ltd bats... I got the Ergonova Ltd and its wasn't very stiff at all, even when I'm only 68kg and don't do crazy sprints on it. Just pulling on it a little while on the drops is enough to twist it, not solid enough for me.
Between the Ergonova Team and the Zipp VukaSprint SS, the Zipp is noticeably less stiff in the drops, about same on the hoods. And the Ergonova Ltd is suppose to be stiffer than the Team, I believe?
That said, for stiffness just go aluminum, for comfort go carbon. That flex in the drops will take the sting out of some serious potholes that would be harsh with any alloy bar.
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Bontrager xxx lite. Mine are 163 grams for my 44cm. Not insanely stiff, but they are solid enough for me! (175 lbs cat 1)
My thomson bar came in well under claimed weight. Theyve got a nice shape to them... smooth ride too.
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Really like my 3T Ergonova Team shallow drop bars personally...but the price isn't any better than Zipp....haha..
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