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BdaGhisallo
01-26-2005, 10:33 AM
I am pondering a carbon bar and am torn between the two. I would be getting a classic shallow round drop in 31.8mm bulge. Anyone have any opinions on the merits of either one?

I know the easton doesn't have cable groves. Using shimano I only have one cable to hide. The ritchey has them. The easton is cheaper. Easton says to use only a two bolt stem but I have a Newton o/s in 86deg rise that I want to use.

Anyone know which has the longer flat section on the drops? I get the feeling that one way manufacturers "lighten" their bars is by chopping a little of the ends of the drops, cutting a few precious grams. Annoying habit it is!

All help appreciated. Thanks

Serotta PETE
01-26-2005, 01:52 PM
I have had an Easton for quite some time and really like it. Do not know spec, but do know that CYCLESPORT specs many of the bikes with EASTON bars. (Mike also uses it on his Ottrott).