Anyone else riding shallow drop bars?

[richwagmn]

I picked up a set of FSA wing pro compact drop bars this year and am super happy with them. The shallow drop makes it far easier for this inflexible guy to ride in the drops (yea, I know I need to stretch more). Even better is the continuous radius drops which gives me more hand positions than anatomic bars.

I know 3T, Bontrager and few others are making shallow drop bars now too. If you find riding in the drops uncomfortable but are comfortable riding on the tops or hoods, you might want to check out a set.

 

[David Suro]

They work well for criterium racing.

 

[steelciocc]

FSA Omega Shallow Drop

I'm using FSA Omega Shallow Drops and love 'em. The bend is a comfortable mix of ergo/traditional that provides a great feel in the drops. Best part is - they are only ~$35...

 

[philcrisp]

I'm using FSA Omega Shallow Drops and love 'em. The bend is a comfortable mix of ergo/traditional that provides a great feel in the drops. Best part is - they are only ~$35...

+1 They came on my new Focus. Only 4 hours on them so far but they seem to be pretty good.

 

[steelciocc]

Reach...

One caveat...the reach (at least on the FSA bend) is also 1cm shorter. So, if you make the swap you will likely need to make a corresponding stem adjustment.

I first started using them just for the reduced reach but now love the bend and resulting position.

 

[TheDude]

Yeah.
I hate ergo bars. The angle to the drops and short horizontal drop is awful on my hands - major sore spots. I got a set of wing compacts and am all happy. Was about to go back to traditional bars before I got these.

 

[brianf7]

I am fairly flexable for a 65 yo Vet but I have been using the 3T eurgosum shallow drop . they are great and considering getting another set of the entry level eurgosum for my old bike. There is also a huge range of different placement for the levers on these bars.

 

[RDV4ROUBAIX]

Went with the Deda Zero100 this season. They have a number of bars in their line-up now with this RHM (rapid hand movement) bend. Only been on the rollers with them so far, but I'm really more comfortable in the drops than ever before. No more passé ergo bend.

 

[mercycle]

Don't ride anything but shallow drop traditional round bends. Tried others, even the Deda's above, just could not get comfortable on them.

 

[richwagmn]

Went with the Deda Zero100 this season. They have a number of bars in their line-up now with this RHM (rapid hand movement) bend. Only been on the rollers with them so far, but I'm really more comfortable in the drops than ever before. No more passé ergo bend.

I agree on ergo bend. After riding bars with the new bend, I can't believe what a bad idea ergo bars really are. There's literally one hand position and it's an awkward one when standing with your hands on the drops.