jhmiller

I'm looking to replace the ITM SuperOver 330 that came stock with my Litespeed. The reach is a bit long for my 5'7" height, and the 154mm drop is too deep. Worst are the big looping drops -- if the brifters are mounted high enough to be comfortable on the hoods, I can't comfortably reach the levers while in the drops.

So I'm looking for a reasonably priced "compact" bar with a flat lead-in to the hoods. So far the candidates are the Easton EA70, the FSA Wing Pro Compact, and the 3T Ergonova Pro. I also looked at the Deda Supernatural, which is apparently the Newton retuned to complement Shimano hardware, but it's significantly more expensive than the other three; I'm also suspicious of Deda's 209g weight claim for an alu bar.

Any other bars I should consider with similar specs and in this price range (call it $40-80)? Input on these bars?

n00bL35

I've heard that the FSA is the best bar, compared to the 3T and the Easton. This was according to Competitive Cyclist, and they sell all those brands. I'm checking out the FSA Omega, which is the same as the Wing Pro, but can be found for about $32.

Maaku

Just FYI, the EA70 flares out at the ends, meaning it's narrower where the hoods are and wider at the ends of the bars. Ex) my 42cm are 40cm at the hoods and 42 at the drops. I like the flare because I normally ride 40cm and I usually stay on the hoods most of the time. But when I need to do a hard sprint in the drops it's great to have the added control of a wider bar width.

dsellinger

You can pickup a Dimension flat top shallow reach for $30. A little heavier then others (mine was 340g), but I like the shape.

Georgebowen

I picked up near new EA70 wing bar on ebay for $35 shipped. Feel great to me, but I dont have much of a refferance. Lighter than my original Specialized bars and feel stronger.

Tortuga!

Nashbar had the FSA Wing for $25 last week. I think 42cm was the only size, though.

Jynx

Round Top:
3T Ergosum
FSA Omega

Flat Top:
3T Ergonova
FSA Wing Compact

entukay

I have ea70's they're fine, not really a compact bar, but definitely not big and swoopy. They're pretty comfortable, they're just "standardish" bars.

dmp

The EA70's work really well with Campy levers.

jhmiller

Exactly the sort of input I was looking for. I like the idea of wider drops, probably good for stability. I've heard the EA70 can be a bit flexy, though, even for smaller riders -- and at 150 pounds cycling is one of the few sports where I'm almost in the middle of the size range.

Leaning towards the FSAs, I think, based largely on that Competitive Cyclist review. Anybody have any bad experiences with those?

Saddle Up

I'm 150 lbs and run the EA70 Wing bar with Easton's 2 bolt EA70 stem on my fixed gear road bike and don't notice flex. The downward slope puts your wrists at a very natural position and angle when riding on the hoods. My favourite road bar.

Surferbruce

FSA Wing Pro and don't look back.

intence

I'm using the Omega's right now, they also flare out a bit. No complaints, it's basically the wing pro without the flatter top section. AEBike had a pretty good price on them when I bought mine.

I also want to give the Ergosum a try. PBK has them in stock (only a few in each size) since they seem to be a bit hard to find. They also had the Deda Zero100 and Newton Shallow which might work.

The Wing Pro and Omega's I believe come in a non-compact version, so if you go that route, get the compact.

I've liked the Omega's, I have small hands (relatively short fingers). I would have liked slightly more drop but other than that the Omega's have been great.

xfimpg

Hi
I don't see a cycling computer...? Is it possible to mount one?
I imagine the stem would be the next place, if you don't mind looking at it at a 45 degree angle.

EDIT: Correction! I would use plastic tie-wraps instead of the clip that came with it.

Soil_Sampler

https://aebike.com/page.cfm?action=li...d=12353&type=T