...any suggestions for how to decide what dimensions would be best for me?
The question:
I am thinking about upgrading my Specialized Roubaix to carbon handlebars like the Zipp SL or FSA K-wing. These bars come in standard or shallow drop and a number of different widths. Do you have any suggestions for how to decide what dimensions would be best for me?The Answers:
Hi Joe,
Many of these options are personal preference. The standard road bar width for a male is approx. 44cm, although some riders prefer more narrow or more wide. When you get too narrow for your shoulder width, it closes up your chest and for endurance riding/racing is not optimal, however some criterium racers prefer a more narrow bar to move around in the pack more easily. I would suggest looking at what you are currently running and decide if you would like to change the width, but I wouldn't change more than 2cm. And for the drop, it is also personal preference. Sometimes, if a rider already has a frame where they can't get low enough in the front by taking out spacers or by having a negative sloping stem, they may choose a larger drop to get the depth for their position and vise versa for a shallow drop. Depending on where you like to grip the bars in the drop position, you may like more or less drop. I like more drop because I like to be able to get my full palm in the bend of the bar. With a more shallow drop, you have to grip more on the lower part of the drop.
Good Luck!
Cheers,
Jennie
Hi Joe,I agree with Jennie's comments and here aome additional comments from our Purchasing Manager, John Gillett, that might be helpful for you:Jennie's comments are spot on. From a sales standpoint, we are seeing more people move to a shallow drop bar from a traditional deep drop bar. My best recommendation is for Joe to be fit by Matt Hill. Matt will certainly provide a bar recommendation based on his specific needs and goals.
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