I'm looking at carbon bars but it seems that most non-aero bars still have round tops. The stock bars on my Specialized have a flattened top section that are really comfortable while sitting up and would prefer for the next one to have a similar profile. Unfortunately the only ones I've found that have a similar shape are the Ritchey WCS bars. They seem to be good but it would be nice to have some other options as well since others like Enve and Easton seem to have good stiffness/compliance characteristics. Is there any product that goes between the bar and tape to make the top a little flatter and more ergonomic?
Thanks.
Is there any way to make regular handlebars have a flatter top section?
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fill the cable grooves with something
https://www.google.hu/search?q=szilopla ... 00&bih=770
then you have a bar without grooves, now just install the cable housing front#back of the bar.. actually they feel pretty close to a flattened top section.. (though i only have experience with non-grooved bars)
https://www.google.hu/search?q=szilopla ... 00&bih=770
then you have a bar without grooves, now just install the cable housing front#back of the bar.. actually they feel pretty close to a flattened top section.. (though i only have experience with non-grooved bars)
Many, many ways to do that... An example: attach (with tape) two pieces of 3-4mm round balsa wood at the front and back of the handlebar. Then wrap the tape over it.
Just use your imagination.
Just use your imagination.
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FSA K-Force Lite bars... I have a set in 42cm that measure 217 grams on the scale.
https://www.backcountry.com/fsa-k-force-road-compact-handlebar?CMP_SKU=FSA000N&MER=0406&skid=FSA000N-CB-S318X42CM&CMP_ID=PLA_GOc001&mv_pc=r101&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PLA&mr:trackingCode=803CC4E1-EF71-E411-9BFE-BC305BF82376&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=plaonline&gclid=CjsKDwjw6qnJBRDpoonDwLSeZhIkAIpTR8K3QWeTI6atjIJdExzBHzN6aMkTRvnzTgZrkCu_7NNrGgIAJvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.backcountry.com/fsa-k-force-road-compact-handlebar?CMP_SKU=FSA000N&MER=0406&skid=FSA000N-CB-S318X42CM&CMP_ID=PLA_GOc001&mv_pc=r101&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PLA&mr:trackingCode=803CC4E1-EF71-E411-9BFE-BC305BF82376&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=plaonline&gclid=CjsKDwjw6qnJBRDpoonDwLSeZhIkAIpTR8K3QWeTI6atjIJdExzBHzN6aMkTRvnzTgZrkCu_7NNrGgIAJvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds