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Shopping for Extensions
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I'm looking for new extensions for my 2013 P5. It currently has the stock 3T setup. I want to keep the base bar but get a new set of extensions that have a little more length and height, especially since this bar doesn't have the ability to tilt. I've come across Profile Design, 3T, Drag 2 Zero and 51 Speedshop. I'm inclined towards the 51 speed shop extensions. Drag 2 zero looks the business and I have no doubt it performs amazing. Just not sure I want to spend that kind of cash on extensions. Any thoughts or feedback would be appreciated.
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Re: Shopping for Extensions [alaska848] [ In reply to ]
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alaska848 wrote:
I'm looking for new extensions for my 2013 P5. It currently has the stock 3T setup. I want to keep the base bar but get a new set of extensions that have a little more length and height, especially since this bar doesn't have the ability to tilt. I've come across Profile Design, 3T, Drag 2 Zero and 51 Speedshop. I'm inclined towards the 51 speed shop extensions. Drag 2 zero looks the business and I have no doubt it performs amazing. Just not sure I want to spend that kind of cash on extensions. Any thoughts or feedback would be appreciated.

I'm in the same boat as you. P5 base bar, but unsure what to do about extensions. I like the PD T4+ that came stock, but I think that's just because I'm used to them. I like the evne extensions that come standard on PX bikes, but I need to see if enve can send me just the extensions.

Would love to see what other people are doing

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Re: Shopping for Extensions [palmtrees] [ In reply to ]
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I have a list of extension options, where possible I've normalised the rise values so they can be compared.
have a think about how much higher you want your hands to be then pick an extension that gets you there.
I'd note that for models that have both ally and carbon versions there is usually no meaningful weight difference - so there is no disadvantage in getting the ally versions to try out different shapes
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Re: Shopping for Extensions [alaska848] [ In reply to ]
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For my preferred hand position I'd be looking at 51 Speedshop (carbon, expensive) or Zipp Alumina Evo (aluminum, affordable). Zipp Vuka Alumina Evo 110

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Re: Shopping for Extensions [cyclenutnz] [ In reply to ]
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Wow. That is a lot of data. Thanks for sharing the spreadsheet. Great advice as well.
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Re: Shopping for Extensions [alaska848] [ In reply to ]
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An extension that ā€œperforms amazingā€. What am I missing?? What do they do that others donā€™t?

My feedback is that Iā€™ve found it incredible that 51 speedshop (impressive really) has managed to gain such a presence and charge people $180 for extensions and have everyone clamoring for them. I mean, the differences between all of these extensions is so small and they are many other much cheaper options that work perfectly well with very similar angles, lengths etc. But, if you have the budget, there are nice, I guess.
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Re: Shopping for Extensions [alaska848] [ In reply to ]
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The P5 can most definitely tilt. Aero coach dot uk angled wedges or just plain old washers under your pad holders.

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Re: Shopping for Extensions [ericMPro] [ In reply to ]
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Have you gotten a chance to play or see the WattShop mass produced extensions yet?
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Re: Shopping for Extensions [Ohio_Roadie] [ In reply to ]
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Nope. Iā€™m not a fancy extension guy... I just use straight up ski bends. USE Tula Alloy.

Ohio_Roadie wrote:
Have you gotten a chance to play or see the WattShop mass produced extensions yet?

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Re: Shopping for Extensions [ericMPro] [ In reply to ]
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Ridesync, high and long

Sorry if my english is pretty bad, I am not english native
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Re: Shopping for Extensions [alaska848] [ In reply to ]
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Iā€™ve got the Zipp Evo 70 aluminum extensions currently and I like them. Having said that Iā€™m about to install my 51 speedshop bar this week and I got their ultimate extensions. I normally donā€™t buy carbon extensions due to cost but...matching is important šŸ˜†
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Re: Shopping for Extensions [cyclenutnz] [ In reply to ]
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Love the extension spreadsheet! Itā€™s been great while I try to find the best one for my bike.
Question on the PD T5: your spreadsheet states they are 398mm long, but some stock photos online are stating 348. Are these extensions sold in short and long options, like the newer shapes PD has put out? I like the rise of the T5 but really need them to be the long option.



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Re: Shopping for Extensions [doublea334] [ In reply to ]
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The spreadsheet lists the lengths of the most recent production for PD extensions. All the old generation extensions got longer when electronic shifting became more common (particularly eTap).
So if it's old stock it's likely short. Worth checking before you buy anything.
I think you can order straight from PD USA https://profile-design.com/...luminum-extensions-1 - they should have the longer option.
All the new extensions are 400mm or 340mm because I like round numbers.
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Re: Shopping for Extensions [cyclenutnz] [ In reply to ]
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Thank you. Sounds great to me.

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Re: Shopping for Extensions [alaska848] [ In reply to ]
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If we are just throwing darts in the dark here, I have had the most success with Zipp Evo 70s, statistically speaking.
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Re: Shopping for Extensions [alaska848] [ In reply to ]
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Well those crazy UK time trialists always have the fast stuff. AeroCoach stuff is pretty cool and they have a variety of rise options. The new semi-custom WattShop extensions are really cool and I bet they do some sort of adapter for the P5. A friend has them on his T4 and they are fast and comfortable. If all else fails, they will make you a custom set. Just make sure you really have your position dialed beforehand because they don't look to have much in the way of adjustment options.
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Re: Shopping for Extensions [palmtrees] [ In reply to ]
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palmtrees wrote:
I'm in the same boat as you. P5 base bar, but unsure what to do about extensions. I like the PD T4+ that came stock, but I think that's just because I'm used to them. I like the evne extensions that come standard on PX bikes, but I need to see if enve can send me just the extensions.

Would love to see what other people are doing

Enve won't send me just the extensions, so it looks like the PD 4525 is the next best option. I like that high hand position of that bar

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