Road handlebar angst

[rij73]

After deliberation and much trying out of bikes, I have determined that I would be happier with a shallow drop, classic round bend handlebar. I would also enjoy a wing top. It should be inexpensive too.

The only bar I've seen that has all of this is the FSA Wing Pro Compact. See: http://www.competitivecyclist.com/ro...3_28_TRUE.html

Only one problem... I love my 17 degree rise stem, but it has a 26.0 clamp, and the handlebar only comes in 31.8. The simple solution is to just bite the bullet and get a new stem too. However, this is absolutely not going to fly with DH. Even a new handlebar is pushing it. I do ride fine with what I have... not like I'm in pain or anything. This is definitely more of a want than a need.

Soooooo... thought I'd ask all you brilliant ladies if you know of a classic bend, shallow drop bar that comes in a 26.0. Much Googling has gotten me nowhere.

Thanks!

[VeloVT]

Deda 215 shallow:
http://www.dedaelementi.com/En/Produ...ctIDMaster=379
(I think this is the 26.0 version of the Newton bar).

Only problem (which may not be a problem for you) is that the smallest available size is 42cm o-o (which is a 40cm bar measured in the more standard way).

Very light, and pretty too.

[mayanorange]

I just got the FSA wing pro compact last night at my fitting and it's awesome! Might be worth the stem swap. They sell a ton at that shop because it really is a great bar. For sizing, it's measured at the drops, but the hoods are about 2cm closer together- I'm a 38 shoulder but got the 40.

[rij73]

Thanks guys!

Liza: Don't know how I missed that. I currently use a Deda Piega in a 42, so I bet that bar would work great. There's even one my size on Ebay right now. Keeping an eye on it...

Mayanorange: Yeah, it does look like a sweet bar. I will consider just waiting until I can justify it along with a new stem. Like I said, there is no hurry... I just love obsessing over these little details.

[VeloVT]

I have the FSA Wing Pro compact bar too. I did not know the the hood measurement was narrower, so I ordered a 38. It's actually alright for me, but I think I'd prefer the 40... always something to change, right? It's ok for now but I might get a larger bar down the road.

Other than that, it's a nice bar. The shape of the drops is very comfortable, and, although I don't use the tops very often, the wing shape is really, really nice.

[elk]

I held that bar in my hands today and it is calling to me!!! Liza, that was your first suggestion when I was going through bar angst a while ago.

i got shims on my brake levers (yay!)

As soon as I figure out my best stem angle* (I've got an adjustable now) I'm ready to get a 31.8 stem so I can get that bar...it's perfect!! (the FSA wing pro compact)

There is one called shallow..that's a different bar from the compact it seems...is it?

*how DOES one figure out which stem to buy?

[ilima]

Easton EC90 Equipe Pro. Got mine from Sierra Trading Post, but they're going fast (if you take a 42 or 44 c-c). They require a stem with 2 bolts, though.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,...bar-26-mm.html

These Ritchey WCS bars are alu and don't require a 2-bolt stem, but not quite as short a reach & drop as the Eastons.
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...3&category=636