differences in FSA Energy and Gossamer Compact bars?

[eddief]

I know the Energy has internal routing which I don't need. Any other differences? I used these models in the olden days and thinking about trading out on one bike with upright bars.

Opinions? Similar bars you might recommend.

https://www.competitivecyclist.com/f...r-wing-compact
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/f...-scr-handlebar

[fredd]

Looks like they're made from different flavors of aluminum. I'd gander the Energy are a couple dozen grams lighter.

[RacerJRP]

I've also used these bars on a number of bikes as my primary bar over the last
~ 15 years. The current difference between the two is weight, finish, and possibly a slight shaping on the top section. The Energy is a very nice looking bar. The Gossamer does look more "budget" in the textured finish.

I have built my last few bikes with the PLT Ergo Carbon bar from PRO which basically stole the dimensions from the FSA bar and then added a tiny but of length to the tail in the drop. I really like them but there is a significant price difference.

[rothwem]

Originally Posted by fredd

Looks like they're made from different flavors of aluminum. I'd gander the Energy are a couple dozen grams lighter.

Yup, this is it.

FWIW, if you're a heavy sweater and tend to corrode through your handlebars like I do, 606x series is more corrosion resistant than 7050. 20XX series alloys are used for handlebars too, and its stronger (so therefore lighter b/c thinner walls) but its corrosion resistance is even worse than the 6000 series or 7000 series.