Summary: This bar is truly amazing. Absorbs vibrations is super stiff and just puts the brake hood in the perfect position. If this bar cost as much as my entire bike it would still be a good deal. I wrapped it with Cinelli Gel tape and it is heaven. It also is exceedingly light at 196 grams and a beautiful piece.
Summary: I switch my Easton A70s for the 2009 model. It's a big difference going from aluminum to carbon, specially with an aluminum frame. They are excellent in absorbing the road vibrations. They're also very light and stiff, huge difference when climbing. For some reason they seem to be wider than my EA70s even though both are 42cm. Lots of hand positions. The only problem is that it took me a while to get the right angle and shifter position as the new ergo drop is a little different than my EA70s, it has a round top center section. Like the other post, get them from eBay and save some cash.
Strengths: Very light, and stiff
Absorb road vibrations
Weaknesses: None so far, but it took me a while to get the right angle and shifter position as the new ergo drop is a little weird
Similar Products Used: Easton EA70 Aluminum, Bontrager Race
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Summary: I chose the FSA Compact shallow-drop bars as I could never find a comfortable drop position on my "anatomical" drop bars, and this has turned out to be a great move! The carbon seems to dull vibration nicely, and I reckon I'll play with some bar gel to improve feel further. If you only find yourself in the drops for brief periods, then perhaps shallow (traditional bend) bars are the go. I got these from an online ebay shop based in Taiwan for only AUS$128 plus $20 shipping, and they arrived in 4 days! Great deal.
Strengths: Light weight (relatively). Great looking. Ideal drop position for me - suddenly I'm spending all my time on the drops!!
Weaknesses: Be careful with sizing!! FSA measure width centre to centre on the drops, which flare out slightly. This means that 42's will be 42 c-c on drops but only 40 c-c at hoods!!
Similar Products Used: Ritchey WCS anatomic drop bars
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Summary: I bought the K-force carbon compact bar 40cm. I had no idea how much vibration dampening it would do ~ awesome is all I cna say. I wanted compact bars and these seemed like a good shape for me, I bought them, had them installed and it has made a huge difference in both dampening of th eroad vibration and the shape is wonderful for me. A+
Strengths: Nice shape, great at dampening road vib, and of course carbon is very pretty.
Weaknesses: Price was steep but this is an add on worth every cent.
Similar Products Used: Fsa alloy
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Bike Setup: Colnago Master XL, DA, Ksyrium SL3 Tubular
Summary: I went around and grabbed as many bars as I could to get a feel for what was going to work for me. I tried something like 25 different bars. These felt the best all around. After mounting them, and putting about 1,000 miles in so far with them, they feel really good. I got them 44cm wide. They are light, absorb the little vibrations, and give me all the hand positions I need. I work the entire bar during rides, that way I lessen hand fatique. Very happy with my choice.
Strengths: Light, stiff, very comfortable, with just the right amount of dampening.
Weaknesses: The "Carbon Fragility" Just don't let your ride fall over on them.
Similar Products Used: TTT, Deda, Cinelli, Bontrager, ITM
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