Is there a comparison of current narrow/shallow sprint handlebars?
#51
Rumor has it that 3T is discontinuing the Scattos. Don't know if they have something planned, but 3T is out of stock - on their site and through their distribution channels.
EDIT: Confirmed with 3T. They are discontinuing it.
EDIT: Confirmed with 3T. They are discontinuing it.
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#53
Many of them being used by track racers here in Brazil. Very cheap, maybe 1/4 of original price.
And... 75% of the weight.. I just wonder where is this material reduction located... ;-)
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#56
nothing cheap and easily available will come narrower than 32... I guess the closest thing "on the shelf" is the Lann bars from Aerocoach that come in 30 (at the top) that flare out to 34. Narrower than that you're looking at custom or bleeding edge for Tokyo
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#57
Here's a 30cm option: https://bikerumor.com/2020/01/02/wx-...rHg95Pzx0x-72I
Reportedly costs $10k though.
Reportedly costs $10k though.
#58
Elitist
Also, they aren’t that heavy but stiff as hell.
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#59
Cheapest narrow option with normal'ish reach/drop (330x70x120) is the Worx bars at £99.99. A few places sell children's drop bars a little narrower (32 I think) but they are very shallow. 33 is still the "common" narrowest option, although I'd bet post Tokyo there are a number of options closer to 30.
#60
Elitist
For clarification, I was talking about having the Nittos professionally bent, not cut and welded.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tube_bending
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tube_bending
#61
Lapped 3x
C4 Cycleworks makes custom carbon bars. Not sure of the pricing, but they definitely have a few bars floating around the track scene.
https://c4cycleworks.com
https://c4cycleworks.com
#62
For clarification, I was talking about having the Nittos professionally bent, not cut and welded.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tube_bending
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tube_bending
Personally I stay away from re bent metal, but understand steel is much more forgiving in that respect than everything else.
#63
Lapped 3x
I would personally stay away from re-bending bars, specifically because the bent sections end up getting work hardened and pulled along the outer diameter, which results in thinner, more brittle walls along the outside of the curves. Despite steel being forgiving, I can't see the re-bending process not having some sort of detrimental effect on the bars themselves.
#64
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Rejuvenating this thread---in light of the new long-reach / shallow-drop sprint bars coming out for Tokyo, what is currently available for "regular guys" who need to find something affordable? Any good current finds you would recommend?
Ideally, I'm looking for a 100mm or larger reach, and a 125mm or lesser drop.
Width, anything under 40cm outside-to-outside.
I was using the Zipp SC SL-80, but 80mm reach isn't enough. Switched to a friend's old Oval aluminum bar with a 100mm reach, but the drop is too much, so I had to add all of my spacers and bring the stem/bar up to compensate for the extra drop---which is silly. I really just need to find a shallow bar with long reach. Seems so simple in concept, yet so hard to find.
Ideally, I'm looking for a 100mm or larger reach, and a 125mm or lesser drop.
Width, anything under 40cm outside-to-outside.
I was using the Zipp SC SL-80, but 80mm reach isn't enough. Switched to a friend's old Oval aluminum bar with a 100mm reach, but the drop is too much, so I had to add all of my spacers and bring the stem/bar up to compensate for the extra drop---which is silly. I really just need to find a shallow bar with long reach. Seems so simple in concept, yet so hard to find.
#66
Check with Olympus to see what their reach and drop are.
BT is 95 reach and 148 drop. That's as close to your specs that I can find.
BT is 95 reach and 148 drop. That's as close to your specs that I can find.
#67
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I don't understand why shallow drop bars are such an unusual thing to find...With so many pointing stems upward in the wind to compensate for deep drop, to bring hands up to a more aero position, it would be a natural to just go with a shallow drop and solve two aero problems at once. I just see things pushing wind and it looks like watts being wadded up and thrown out the window.
I'm not discounting the thought that designing/manufacturing a shallow drop bar which can withstand the same torque and stress without failing is no walk in the park.
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#68
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I could just cut a few inches off of my arms, and this would be a whole lot easier...
#69
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Is this a crazy idea?...
Nitto B135AA SSB Randonneur Touring Handlebar.....these come in a 39cm with 105mm reach and 120mm drop, which looks pretty nice dimensionally for a sprint setup.
Nitto B135AA SSB Randonneur Touring Handlebar.....these come in a 39cm with 105mm reach and 120mm drop, which looks pretty nice dimensionally for a sprint setup.
#71
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Can’t seem to find bars on their site, do you have a link you could share to see the bars, pricing and details? Thank you.
#72
Elitist
Not much grip area for standing starts and you'll bruise the heck out of your forearms doing so.
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#75
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Carleton, it's such an odd bar to find, no way for me to try before buying, but thankfully, it's also not very expensive. Ordered one, will report back after giving it a few sessions.
Last edited by Super D; 03-09-20 at 11:15 PM.