I've been riding with this bar for three years now. I have no idea if the aero design has any value to me in terms of efficiency. What I do know is that the tops, and drops, are very comfortable. Unlike other bars I've used, the drops are long enough to fit my entire hand on. The curve leading to the shifters is very gradual, which gives many possible hand positions. I do not like the 'short' round portion at the center of the bar as it isn't long enough to mount a light and have it point straight, down the road. It does, however, accommodate an after market computer mount without problem. If the center portion were just a little bit longer, this bar would be perfect for me.
Awesome design! Very lightweight and strong. Excellent priced product.
Replaced an FSA K-wing compact with these. The larger flat surface is nice, I find the tapering works well with how my hands rest on the bar tops. I also like the slight straight portion of the bend, more comfortable for me when riding in the drops.
Bought these as part of a rebuild project. First set of carbon bars for me. I expected some vibration dampening but over Texas finest chipseal I didnt really notice a difference and perhaps the aero profile is part of that. With only 70mm reach I did kind of miss the extra length of bar to support my wrist-forearm when aggressively riding the hoods. Moving shifters further down the clamping area made an uncomfortable transition to the hoods so I left mine up near top of clamping area. Im sure this is a very preferential thing though but ideally I think Id like to go back to 80 reach. Cable running is a pure joy! While clearly optimized for SRAM, my DA9k shifter and brake cables surprisingly both fit with a little effort through the slot on the inside of the bar. I was shocked! And no fishing out by the stem- just exited without issues! Nice clean look- I run bar tape only to the corners leaving tips nude carbon. Its a nice matte color. I dont run gloves - can get a bit slippery with sweaty palms but cleanup is a nice 20 second wipe down so Im staying the course for now. Overall a very nice piece of kit.
seems to work perfectly to help me get through all the demanding rides here in upstate Delaware!
good choice if you like road biking long distances and need that carbon damper effect and there areo fast as well- Bonus!
seems to work perfectly to help me get through all the demanding rides here in upstate Delaware!
good choice if you like road biking long distances and need that carbon damper effect and there areo fast as well- Bonus!
These bars are one of the best investments I've ever added to my bike. Although they may seem a bit pricey, the benefits from the added hand positions are worth the extra cost. Anyone that has ever had an issue with their hands going numb while riding should seriously think about a set of these bars.
Love this aero bar! And Zipp is certainly a premium brand, so at under $$$ on sale, it's a great value. The drops height is a little shallow compared to past bars I've ridden, but after a month of riding I don't notice it any more.
have use a fsa wing compact on several bikes. just built up a CANYON AEROAD and felt an aero bar would be good. did not want a barstem combo do to my personal finickiness re set up. I opted for the Zipp SL-70 Aero Carbon Handlebar for it's aero design, weight, ergonomics and road abortion attributes. I am not disappointed with the bars. the geometry is almost identical to the fsa's I am used to which was a primary reason for my choice. these are the first carbon bars I have used to date.
very comfortable bars and aggressive
I love these aero handle bars. They are light and stiff. I feel faster when riding with them.
I wanted aero bars for awhile, but held off because they're expensive and my regular bars were fine. I finally made the switch and I'm so glad I did. These bars (paired with Zipp stem) feel incredibly solid and are extremely comfortable. Really enjoying them. Wish I'd switched earlier.
I love the shape of the bar because it provide many hand positions for long rides and is comfortable in all the hand positions chosen.
