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ThomasTheGreat
Sep 16, 18 8:19
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a basebar with upturned bullhorn-type handlebars? I have a stock 2012 Felt B12. The tritip grips it came with wouldn’t stay put no matter what I did, so I replaced them with bar tape, but I still feel like I’m gonna slide off the front when braking (I’m a pretty heavy guy). I’m kind of a weak handler and a nervous descender, so I’d like to have something to hold onto a little bit in technical bits on courses. I’m sure there’s an aero penalty for these, but I’d rather feel comfortable going through the turns. Aluminum is fine, but I’d like to be able to go Di2 down the road. Thanks!

Tom
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rruff
Sep 16, 18 8:40
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Put some skateboard tape on the top.

Or ask in the classified section if you want to go used. Lot's of options out there.
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ThomasTheGreat
Sep 16, 18 10:31
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Possibly I’m being dumb here, but won’t that tear up your hands?
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Etip
Sep 16, 18 10:41
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ThomasTheGreat wrote:
Possibly I’m being dumb here, but won’t that tear up your hands?
Yes. It will. There are some bar tapes that are pretty sticky- that might help. Otherwise, just go on a couple of the online bike shop sites. There are tons of options and price ranges to look at.
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ThomasTheGreat
Sep 16, 18 10:55
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Everything I’m seeing seems to be flat these days. Do you have any recommendations?
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Etip
Sep 16, 18 11:44
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I have a Profile Prosvet that has slight upturn. I like that. Ozero looks nice too, but I haven't ridden one. Lots of options if you Google. Depends on budget.
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Tom_hampton
Sep 16, 18 12:24
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I currently have the Ozero aluminum on my bike. Rides fine. Feels exactly like riding on the hoods of a road bike.

You get a look at it in my build thread....

https://forum.slowtwitch.com/forum/?post=6710491

I also agree with the racket over grip tape suggestion below. It's very sticky, cheap, lots of color options. I used two. Layers on the basebar for a little more cushion.

Can you just tilt you existing basebar up 10 degrees or so. Probably a little less aero, but you already said you don't care. Cheaper and less hassle than replacing the basebar. Might be good enough with the sticky overgrip tape.
Last edited by: Tom_hampton: Sep 16, 18 12:34
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EnderWiggan
Sep 16, 18 12:29
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Squash racket grip tape
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rruff
Sep 16, 18 13:30
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ThomasTheGreat wrote:
Possibly I’m being dumb here, but won’t that tear up your hands?

Not IME. But I don't spend a lot of time on the basebar.
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ThomasTheGreat
Sep 16, 18 14:46
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Ah, I see. I'm easing back in after an abdominal surgery and a long layoff after, so I'm counting on spending even more time on them than usual as I try to get used to the aero. Re: tilting it-- that's a good idea, but I can't seem to get comfortable. I'm thinking I may have to just redo the fit anyway because of the surgery, so it seems like a good opportunity to change bars anyway.

I think I'll try the ozero. Your bike looks awesome-- Are you using the J5 bracket there?
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aavlee
Sep 16, 18 17:33
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You could take a look at the 3T Revo which is a pretty unique take. 3T Vola alloy bar is upturned and won't break the bank either.
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MattyK
Sep 16, 18 18:00
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How about building up a similar nub with something under the bar tape? Even just some extra squares of bar tape at the front of the grip?
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ThomasTheGreat
Sep 16, 18 18:38
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I tried that a couple times in a few different ways, but even when I had the rubber grip nub, I didn’t feel super secure. The problem is really with my body and comfort level— I’m sure the bar is fine for most people.
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