 Topic Name: Done with dropbars, need alternatives
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on: July 06, 2015, 11:39:54 AM
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ze_zaskar
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« on: July 06, 2015, 11:39:54 AM » |
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Hello,
I use the same bike for commuting, singletrack and bikepacking/touring. I've been a dropbar convert for some years, as the global comfort and efficiency are difficult to equal. My Surly Ogre is running Salsa Cowbells with bar end shifters.
The thing is, I'm getting tired of them. I go through bar tape like crazy, which is expensive and an headache to install. Any maintenance or slight adjustment often means unwrapping the tape. I'm yet to know of any drop bar lever that's not build like cr@p compared to mtb alternatives. The dropbars keep banging the toptube when the steering locks. On top of that, I dropped my bike with a full commuting load and the left lever (Tektro RL340) cracked on the pivot. Yes, I'k grumpy today.
I'd love to have the Jones Loop bars, but I'm not paying close €200,00 for an handlebar, period.
So,
Option A: Humpert Ergotec Space Bugel
Anyone has experience with them? Some call them a budget Jones alternative. They are only 630mm wide, so I'm afraid they'r too narrow. They need a shim as they are 25.4mm.
Option B: Flatbars like those Ritchey 2X (720mm) and my old Titec bar ends. Not perfect but i know what to expect. Anyone here ever tried to wrap the center section with tape to get an extra hand position?
I'm open to more ideas
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Topic Name: Done with dropbars, need alternatives
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Reply #1 on: July 06, 2015, 05:06:23 PM
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bmike-vt
Location: Horgen, Switzerland
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« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2015, 05:06:23 PM » |
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Jones Loop and be done. Maybe find someone stateside that can get them to you cheaper.
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Topic Name: Done with dropbars, need alternatives
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Reply #2 on: July 06, 2015, 06:39:53 PM
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harryonaspot
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« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2015, 06:39:53 PM » |
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I agree. They come around used once in a while if you look.
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Topic Name: Done with dropbars, need alternatives
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Reply #3 on: July 07, 2015, 01:24:49 PM
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bikeny
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« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2015, 01:24:49 PM » |
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I used the Space Bugle for a bit before I bought a Jones bar. In my opinion, there is no comparison! The Jones bars have much more sweep and are just much more comfortable for long rides. I'm not sure where you are getting that price from and where you are located, but it seems very high to me. Keep an eye out on Ebay and the classifieds here and you can find one for much cheaper. Here is one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jones-Handlebar-H-Bar-710-/281741556308?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41991afa54Even a new one right from Jones costs way less that 200 Euros. Am I missing something? |
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Topic Name: Done with dropbars, need alternatives
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Reply #4 on: July 07, 2015, 01:37:48 PM
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harryonaspot
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« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2015, 01:37:48 PM » |
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Titec Jbars are a cheaper alternative as well
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Topic Name: Done with dropbars, need alternatives
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Reply #5 on: July 20, 2015, 12:45:20 AM
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ze_zaskar
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« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2015, 12:45:20 AM » |
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Ended up going with Ritchey Comp 2X flatbars, Ergon GP1 grips and Titec Micro barends.
The bars have a nice sweep. I'll try them this week.
Might add clip on aerobars in the future
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