The comfort of narrow handlebars.

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trackflack
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by trackflack on Thu Aug 03, 2023 1:29 pm

Though not sure of the quality
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Edd
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by Edd on Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:08 pm

The Prime Primavera Handlebars are really good quality. I have 3 pairs. 2x 38cm and 1x 36cm. They have no flare however.
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by TobinHatesYou on Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:58 am

This may be worth its own thread, but I've actually bothered to measure my 40cm ENVE SES Aero bars and they are actually more like 34.2cm at the top of the lever clamping area rather than 35cm. Bottom photo is compared to AeroCoach Ornix bars.

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CustomMetal
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by CustomMetal on Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:29 am

I'm on a 34cm hoods 41cm drops bar and love it
Allegra- Steel Lugs ?.?kg
Alya- Ti Climbing 7.8kg
Belladonna - Carbon Aero 7.05kg
Bertha- TT 9.8kg
Bianca- Ti Gravel 8.9kg/?kg (road/gravel)
Perdita- Ti Turbo bike 8kg
Verity- Ti Race 8.2kg


All weights with pedals,cages & garmin mount
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aroundtheworldguy
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by aroundtheworldguy on Fri Dec 22, 2023 7:52 am

Focusing on core strength and pelvic position drills could also promote a weight distribution that relies less on hands/arms.

Consider a bike fit to verify your setup and identify any fitting issues that contribute to hand discomfort in different positions.
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warthog101
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by warthog101 on Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:20 am

CustomMetal wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:29 am
 I'm on a 34cm hoods 41cm drops bar and love it
What bar is that? I'm interested in checking it out.
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CustomMetal
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by CustomMetal on Fri Dec 22, 2023 1:00 pm

warthog101 wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:20 am
CustomMetal wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:29 am
 I'm on a 34cm hoods 41cm drops bar and love it
What bar is that? I'm interested in checking it out.
Custom 3D printed Ti Tom Sturdy Bar designed for his bikes ....
Allegra- Steel Lugs ?.?kg
Alya- Ti Climbing 7.8kg
Belladonna - Carbon Aero 7.05kg
Bertha- TT 9.8kg
Bianca- Ti Gravel 8.9kg/?kg (road/gravel)
Perdita- Ti Turbo bike 8kg
Verity- Ti Race 8.2kg


All weights with pedals,cages & garmin mount
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warthog101
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by warthog101 on Sat Dec 23, 2023 9:40 am

CustomMetal wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 22, 2023 1:00 pm
warthog101 wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:20 am
CustomMetal wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:29 am
 I'm on a 34cm hoods 41cm drops bar and love it
What bar is that? I'm interested in checking it out.
Custom 3D printed Ti Tom Sturdy Bar designed for his bikes ....
Not off the shelf then, thanks though.
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Savon
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by Savon on Tue Jan 09, 2024 8:50 pm

Do you have any experiences with epicondylitis, either from switching from a wide to a narrow handlebar, or simply by turning the levers inward?
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CustomMetal
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by CustomMetal on Tue Jan 09, 2024 10:59 pm

Nope, just feels more natural
Allegra- Steel Lugs ?.?kg
Alya- Ti Climbing 7.8kg
Belladonna - Carbon Aero 7.05kg
Bertha- TT 9.8kg
Bianca- Ti Gravel 8.9kg/?kg (road/gravel)
Perdita- Ti Turbo bike 8kg
Verity- Ti Race 8.2kg


All weights with pedals,cages & garmin mount
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