Easton EC70

Price Paid:  $165.00 at local bike shop

Bike Setup:
20 yr. old custom Davidson steel bike with 2008 Campy Chorus Compact with 2007 Bontrager X Lite Aero wheels

Summary:
I refitted my 20 year old Davidson custom(oversized steel cromoly tubing). Due to my age (55) I needed to raise the handlebar so I increased bar height by replacing stem & bars and installing an adaptor quill. Used Easton al. stem mated with the carbon aero bars. Big change for me after 20 years. All feels the same except for welcomed increase in bar height. Don't know exactly what I was expecting but the net was no big differnce, did save minor weight. I do like the flat bars but they are a little difficult to adjust...must be positioned exact.

Strengths:
welcomed height. flat bar for hand placement is nice - I have larger than normal hands. Finding the sweet spot is difficult.

Weaknesses:
finding the sweet spot

Similar Products Used:
none

Price Paid:  $180.00 at LBS San Antonio

Favorite Ride:
Around the Ozarks

Bike Setup:
Lapierre 990 Scandium, Ultegra 6500 except for FSA Carbon compact crank. Thomson stem and seatpost, Terry Fly saddle. Custom-built Dura-Ace/Mavic CXP-33 wheels.

Summary:
Not the prettiest bars, but these are stiff and strong. Mated to my Thomson X2 stem, I get no flex and I am pushing 205 lbs. The flat top, which is more oval shaped than flat, is comfortable as long as you get the right angle. That tends to limit the amount of rotation you can adjust the bars though. I like the road feel, with feedback but not too harsh.

Strengths:
Stiff, strong, good road feedback.

Weaknesses:
Not the prettiest bars. Limited adjustment.

Similar Products Used:
Kestrel EMS Pro, Ritchey WCS Aluminum, others.