Cinelli Mash Bullhorns - yea or nay?
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Cinelli Mash Bullhorns - yea or nay?
Not only am I slightly aroused by the look, but I'm pretty sure the wide flats would be comfortable to ride on. I haven't found any real reviews by consumers online, but a couple of sites mention they are comfortable and provide several riding positions. Does anyone here have experience using these bars? I like them but don't want to flush $130ish....
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just got a pair couple weeks ago for the ftp. really comfy. you can tell they hired a nice product designer to make em. nice wing/fuselage surface taste. i figure the hipster trend has faded on them so pick up a pair
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no sorry i didnt get the fsa's i bought something else no name brand that looked similar. either way the mash's look great and feel great
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The tops & corners are way too flattened to be of any real use so you're stuck with only one hand position. While not outright uncomfortable for just resting your hands, it's hard to get any meaningful grip. They only come in one width (42cm c-c) and weigh as much as a pair of drops (280g).
If you're really in love with the shape, check out Profile's Cobra Wing carbon bars. You can find unbranded ones on Aliexpress for $60. Marginally more compliant and 215g. I would recommend something like Deda's Crononero base bars.
If you're really in love with the shape, check out Profile's Cobra Wing carbon bars. You can find unbranded ones on Aliexpress for $60. Marginally more compliant and 215g. I would recommend something like Deda's Crononero base bars.
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again sorry knockoff was the wrong term. i like the cinelli's because they went to the trouble to spend some dough on r&d and not just engineering and fabrication. that goes a long way to me
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I confess that I've yet to see the point of flat spots on bars. Oversize bars yes, in fact, I love oversize bars (I got big paws) but just as that flat bit in 'ergo' drop bars was never in the right place for me, I can't really see that flat bit on the tops being in just the right spot to be comfortable, something not helped by always moving my hands around. And surely, as soon as you adjust the tilt of the bars to get the bullhorns just right, the flats will now be different.
Won't stop me trying them though, if I can find a way of doing it for free - I've got too many bike bits I've bought only to find they didn't suit me, maybe this is the start of me finally learning better (pause for hysterical laughter).
Won't stop me trying them though, if I can find a way of doing it for free - I've got too many bike bits I've bought only to find they didn't suit me, maybe this is the start of me finally learning better (pause for hysterical laughter).
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I confess that I've yet to see the point of flat spots on bars. Oversize bars yes, in fact, I love oversize bars (I got big paws) but just as that flat bit in 'ergo' drop bars was never in the right place for me, I can't really see that flat bit on the tops being in just the right spot to be comfortable, something not helped by always moving my hands around. And surely, as soon as you adjust the tilt of the bars to get the bullhorns just right, the flats will now be different.
Won't stop me trying them though, if I can find a way of doing it for free - I've got too many bike bits I've bought only to find they didn't suit me, maybe this is the start of me finally learning better (pause for hysterical laughter).
Won't stop me trying them though, if I can find a way of doing it for free - I've got too many bike bits I've bought only to find they didn't suit me, maybe this is the start of me finally learning better (pause for hysterical laughter).
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Yeah, it's there for aero benefits, but it's actually comfortable, especially if you have larger hands.
That flat area was the first thing I noticed and liked about the T2 Wing.
That flat area was the first thing I noticed and liked about the T2 Wing.
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Ahh that makes sense. Pity really, this sort of stuff isn't supposed to make sense.
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i think they're on the narrow side, that being said, my mash is my commuter so i prefer to have flat bars. if i were riding clipless i would definitely put them back on. you could definitely find some carbon bars for cheaper i suspect.
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I've had my pair in the closet for the last year because compact flat top drops & hoods > these any day.
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I have the Vuka Alumina bars from ZIPP and rather like them. Comfortable and bit cheaper compared with the MASH bars (which are quite nice). Plus they make you faster (just kidding)
Those FSA Vision bars seem nice as well if you want a little upswing at the ends. Plus they weigh nothing according to BikeWagon.
Basically if you have the cash monies dolla dolla bill ya'll go with the MASH bars if you want something similar but better priced the Visions are just dandy and if you want something more flat at the ends and a nice place to rest your hands go with the ZIPPs.
Those FSA Vision bars seem nice as well if you want a little upswing at the ends. Plus they weigh nothing according to BikeWagon.
Basically if you have the cash monies dolla dolla bill ya'll go with the MASH bars if you want something similar but better priced the Visions are just dandy and if you want something more flat at the ends and a nice place to rest your hands go with the ZIPPs.
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