Vision has a new integrated aerobar and extension. Looks pretty good, especially at $800 with extensions included.
https://shop.visiontechusa.com/.../aerobars/metron-tfa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94_imcwjfYI
Looks really good thanks for the share!!
I see it’s 3:1 UCI compliant. Seems weird if it’s truly a new bar. Is that 3:1 shape still a rule?
If they just didn’t have that strange grey-ish weave on it it would be super great.
Jeroen
Is that 3:1 shape still a rule?
Yes, applies to everything other than the frame (which can be 3.2:1)
UCI have no intention of lifting it for the bars.
unless they fixed the ridiculously-easy-to-strip-2mm-bolts that control the extension fore-aft adjustment, I wouldn’t go near them. On the flip side, the adjustability of the pads looks nice…
unless they fixed the ridiculously-easy-to-strip-2mm-bolts that control the extension fore-aft adjustment, I wouldn’t go near them.
They have these cool things called torque wrenches nowadays. Just sayin’…
Seems very well thought out.
torque wrench or no, the heads of those things strip if you look at them funny. It’s a known flaw that vision warrantied out for me, but a hassle nonetheless.
I saw this bar yesterday and thought it looked attractive especially for the price. I’m at a toss up between the Alpha X and now this bar. I wonder how the stem will integrate with the Felt IA 10 frame?
that looks pretty sweet and the price point is excellent
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Thanks for the support Brian! We worked hard on this design and are pretty proud of it.
unless they fixed the ridiculously-easy-to-strip-2mm-bolts that control the extension fore-aft adjustment, I wouldn’t go near them. On the flip side, the adjustability of the pads looks nice…
Thanks for the feedback. Vision’s new Metron bar system uses only M5 clamping bolts for the extensions. We appreciate your support! Happy riding.
Vision’s new Metron bar system uses only M5 clamping bolts for the extensions. We appreciate your support! Happy riding.
Good on ya then. With that and the new cups, this looks like a great option.
Nice looking bar. I really like that you can rotate the pads inward. Just a couple of friendly suggestions for future products:
Please make the grip extensions on the base bar longer. Profile Design finally got this right with their Aeria Ultimate. People with larger hands (such as myself) really have a hard time getting a grip on the base bar.Something I’m encouraging all manufacturers to move towards are Torx bolts. It’s just a better interface IMO.
Side question about another product: do you guys have any intention of making your tri spoke wheel in a disc brake configuration? IMO, tri spokes will be one of the better wheel choices for disc brake TT bikes as the move from 18 to 24 spokes for disc brakes results in a non-trivial increase in aerodynamic drag.
edit: one more question. Any intention to offer your NS modular aero crankset with 1x chainrings? Or will standard 130/110 chainrings work with it? Thanks.
Nice looking bar. I really like that you can rotate the pads inward. Just a couple of friendly suggestions for future products:
Please make the grip extensions on the base bar longer. Profile Design finally got this right with their Aeria Ultimate. People with larger hands (such as myself) really have a hard time getting a grip on the base bar.Something I’m encouraging all manufacturers to move towards are Torx bolts. It’s just a better interface IMO.
Side question about another product: do you guys have any intention of making your tri spoke wheel in a disc brake configuration? IMO, tri spokes will be one of the better wheel choices for disc brake TT bikes as the move from 18 to 24 spokes for disc brakes results in a non-trivial increase in aerodynamic drag.
edit: one more question. Any intention to offer your NS modular aero crankset with 1x chainrings? Or will standard 130/110 chainrings work with it? Thanks.
GreenPlease, we appreciate all your insight. Our design team has seen your suggestions and will take them into consideration for future creations. We are aware of the heavy focus to move in the direction of disc brakes in all road disciplines. For the 2019 line-up, Vision has updated the 3-spoke wheel for improved aerodynamics, as well as offering a clincher and tubular disc brake option. As for the new aero modular crankset, we’ve got you covered on that too! You may simply remove the spider and fairing and install the direct mount MegaTooth 1X ring of your choice. Thanks for paying such close attention to our up and coming products.
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How will this fit on an IA-10?
How will this fit on an IA-10?
TizzleDK and Miprzybelski, good question! From what we can tell on the AI-10 frame, the standard 1 1/8" steer tube and the interface for the new Metron bar appear to be compatible. Happy building!
When will this be available to purchase in online store?