I’m building a Felt AR1 older frame, and would like an aero or flat handlebar. Carbon? Aluminum? Maybe not top of the line, mid priced?
The control tech cougar alloy bar looks pretty awesome IMO. $120, looks like it has a solid aero profile, slight flare is kinda nice. That’s definitely that bar I’d get right now if I was in the market.
I do have the Shimano pro vibe aero alloy bar on my crit bike. Nothing too special but I like it all the same. Similar price range, not quite as much aerofoil profile though.
Looks cool! I’ll check that one out.
The control tech cougar alloy bar looks pretty awesome IMO. $120, looks like it has a solid aero profile, slight flare is kinda nice. That’s definitely that bar I’d get right now if I was in the market.
I do have the Shimano pro vibe aero alloy bar on my crit bike. Nothing too special but I like it all the same. Similar price range, not quite as much aerofoil profile though.
The downside with this bar (at least the version I had, I don’t know if they updated) is that the drops are an aero profile as well and the sharp trailing edge was never comfortable for me.
I’m running the ENVE SES Aero. Spendy, but nice shape and comfort.
I have a Bontrager aero aluminum compact bar 42cm. It didn’t fit me (I went with a 40cm) so it’s been clamped once, but never taped or riden. PM me if interested.
I really like these from Wiggle house brand Prime, full carbon
https://www.wiggle.com/au/p/prime-primavera-aero-carbon-handlebar
also alu version
https://www.wiggle.com/au/p/prime-doyenne-aero-handlebar
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Zipp carbon aero for me; an awesome bar and looks cool too!
I hate all these aero profile road bars that only come in massively wide sizes though. Those aluminum ones are only offered in 42 and 44, which seems to be the general trend. 38 is the way to go IMO. Typically the carbon ones have more fit options, but similarly they’re a lot more expensive
https://www.3t.bike/en/181-dropbars
I have one of these on my 3T road bike, available in different sizes.
They look cool! but out of stock on the 42mm which is the size I need 
This one looks wicked!
They look nice! kinda like this one: https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B0C372JYDM/?coliid=I7DJHDGC1LNZ&colid=1Q2EC9G3WXR0M&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1
I wonder if that RXL is a good brand… looks chinese (nothing against that either)
I loooove Zipp! just a bit pricey for me (I’m in Mexico) but I’ll check if I can save for those. I really love them.
Hey! thanks for the offer, I’m in Mexico, so I wonder if that would be a problem. Also, from the picture they don’t look like very flat/aero… are they?
Try scooping this up before Wiggle goes bankrupt
https://www.wiggle.com/us/p/prime-primavera-aero-carbon-handlebar
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I love it! but no 42mm in stock unfortunately
Hey! thanks for the offer, I’m in Mexico, so I wonder if that would be a problem. Also, from the picture they don’t look like very flat/aero… are they?
Here’s a pic of the bars. They have internal cable routing and the clamping area is just wide enough to support clipons if needed. Not as deep as some of the carbon bars, but definitely flat/airfoil. Not sure how much it would be to ship to MX from California; guessing $25-$40…so basically doubles the cost.
Quick note, if you go carbon get a name brand. There are just too many poorly laid up carbon bars on ebay/Amazon/Aliexpress. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF5AXiYfOBg&ab_channel=TraceVelo
Pro Vibe Pursuit! 36 on the tops 40 on the drops.
Ignore the reach dimensions Pro publish as they are wrong the reach is about 85mm
Ah, thanks for posting the picture. I will see if I can find something locally, there must be options here. Thanks anyways!