Handlebar Recommendation

[YesNdeed]

I've been riding the same Zipp SL Ergo Bend bars for what seems like forever now, and never put too much thought into reach and drop until now. After putting my hands on a pair of Syncros with significantly less reach and drop on my gravel setup for months, going back to my road setup feels awful. I know I won't notice after getting readjusted, but I'm ready to change up my setup. I've been running a 100mm stem and threw on a 90, and I like the closer reach, but I like the feel of a longer stem better.

So, for a shorter reach and less drop, any recommendations? The info for what i am pretty sure are my Zipp bars say 85 reach and 129 drop, but the drops seem quite low compared to other bars, by appearance. I like the 3T Ergonova Team bars, and Zipp short shallows might be a logical choice, but reach measures the same? I probably should have figured all that his out years ago, but when it's time, it's time.

[fogrider]

I really like the Deda Zero 100s. the reach is tight and the bars end further back so your forearms will not hit the tops. I have them on 2 bikes. fyi, ribble has them on sale!

[lovebird]

+1 on the Deda Zero 100 recommendation.

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[jmoore]

Zipp has several bars with shorter reach. I think the model number indicates the reach. Like the SL70 has 70mm reach. I looked at those recently but didn't like the shallow drop shape. But the reach was good. I ended up with some Fizik bars of some sort.

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[YesNdeed]

Originally Posted by fogrider

I really like the Deda Zero 100s. the reach is tight and the bars end further back so your forearms will not hit the tops. I have them on 2 bikes. fyi, ribble has them on sale!

At that price, these would be great for a trial fit. Thanks!

[SeanScott]

I have really grow not love the flat palm section of my Deda Elementi Electa.

[quattro]

Cannondale C2 compact alloy bars, a great bar, especially for the price, check them out.
70 millimeters reach and 123 millimeters drop.

[YesNdeed]

Originally Posted by jmoore

Zipp has several bars with shorter reach. I think the model number indicates the reach. Like the SL70 has 70mm reach. I looked at those recently but didn't like the shallow drop shape. But the reach was good. I ended up with some Fizik bars of some sort.

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I've been on the carbon Zipp bars for 6 years now. I was skeptical about carbon bars at first, but man, they have been tough as a nail! I did have a crash on them a couple years ago which left a chip, and periodically I do a stress test to make sure they're structurally sound. No problems as of yet, but for piece of mind the chip may necessitate a replacement.

I found a good deal on some carbon SL70s, and just couldn't quite pull the trigger. Not sure the aero aesthetic is for me, and at an actual weight of 257 grams, I'm more attracted to their lighter, more classic predecessor. I think I can ignore the 6 watts at 30MPH they claim to save!

[YesNdeed]

Originally Posted by SeanScott

I have really grow not love the flat palm section of my Deda Elementi Electa.

I'd like some bars with a flat palm section, as I have been spending more and more time there. Thanks, I wasn't aware of these bars.

[SeanScott]

I don't know why I typed not love.

I really do love the flat part of the bars.

Originally Posted by YesNdeed

I'd like some bars with a flat palm section, as I have been spending more and more time there. Thanks, I wasn't aware of these bars.

[YesNdeed]

Originally Posted by SeanScott

I don't know why I typed not love.

I really do love the flat part of the bars.

This is an age of auto correct typos, and how to interpret them. Easily understood, Sean pal. The comment closely relates to my dilemma.

I have made friends with the top, palm portion and would like to improve comfort and function while riding there. The drop in my current bars is so low, I spend very little, if any time there. My sprint has lacked in the drops, and I'm hoping a more shallow reach will give me more access to power.

[owly]

Satori X-Race Aero could be an option, though rather short-reach and shallow drop. Slight flare at ends. Carbon or alloy, with flat top.

Have them (carbon) on my gravel bike.

[tuscanyswe]

Originally Posted by YesNdeed

I'd like some bars with a flat palm section, as I have been spending more and more time there. Thanks, I wasn't aware of these bars.

Zipp made a bar very similar to the one u ride but with a bit of flat tops.
Zipp contour sl, very hard to find tho but my fav bars in the classic bend

[MaraudingWalrus]

I really love my Ritchey Evo Curve bars. They do the same shape in a couple levels. Two carbons and one alloy. I have the alloy - the WCS Evocurve on each of my bikes, and quite like them.

They're slightly flattened and have a slight bend at the flats, which I really quite like.

They're 83mm reach, 128 drop.