Easton vs FSA vs Profile Design

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2008-12-31 10:36 AM

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Subject: Easton vs FSA vs Profile Design

I'm about to upgrade and lighten up my cockpit.  Any suggestions between the Cobra wing (Profie), Easton Deltaforce, and FSA Trimax?  I don't a have shop very close with these products to compare and need your HELP!!

 

2008-12-31 1:45 PM
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More critical than weight should be the design, the reach and the adaptability to your riding style.

I have the Visiontech carbon Trimax R-bend integrated model.  I like it as it suits my style and is crazy aero.  But the stem only comes in the one length (about 90mm) and there is zero adjustablility to it on any part other than cutting the extensions.  Luckily I have not had any real issues with fit as I've adapted to it fine.  Others may not.

2008-12-31 2:20 PM
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The issue I'm having is with fit...not being able to mount them on my bike and check.  No shops within reasonable distance to even try them on a trainer.

I think I can adapt to which ever one I decide to go with.  I already ride very aero with stem (100mm) flipped, but the round bull horns and extensions are so heavy.  Thanks for the info...

Michael

2008-12-31 7:16 PM
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This one is going to be tough. Besides size, adjustability, you also need to look at stack of these aerobars. You contact them in a spot that is defined by three dimensions in space. Stack is one of the parametars. Very generaly speaking, vision aerobars are very low stack usualy accompanied with some spacers if needed. PD is a generaly one of the highest stack aerobars on the market. You need to do your homework. Measure your drop, get manufacturers info on stack and include that into your math. You may have to remove or add spacers at the stem, maybe even change the stem to a different rise.....Have to do some checking.
2009-01-01 6:58 AM
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Visiontech has three different height spacers for stack with about an inch of difference between them.
2009-01-01 7:01 AM
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I have the Eastons. They've got VERY limited adjustability. None for stack and reach is fixed. I put up with the design limitations, but, If I were doing it again, I'd go for the T2's. The T2's are much more adjustable. The bar slides in/out, the pads can be raised / lowered.

2009-01-01 11:26 AM
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before i really knew what i wanted bar wise, i went with the vision base bar and profile T2+ extensions, aero, fairly light, and VERY adjustable.

from there i tried easton attacks and finally ended up with the giant T-mobile bar (very very similar to the pro missile bar).

if you cant try first either really figure out what you need or find something cheap and similar, adjust to where you like it and then find something that will fit where you want it.
2009-01-02 9:16 AM
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Thanks for all of the info and input.  I'm headed to either OKC or Dallas this weekend to visit some shops and try them all out if I can. 

I didn't think that T2+ bars would fit on an FSA wing...I'll really have to research more!

Off the subject kinda... do any of you switch riding between a road and tri specific bike during the off season?  If so, at what part of your training do you put the road bike away and start going tri only?

Michael

2009-01-02 2:55 PM
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I ride my road bike probably about 75% or so of the year (outdoor riding), even during my racing season.  I'll spend a little more focused time on the tri bike before an event and especially with longer events.

My tri bike is on the trainer currently so I can keep myself used to the position and because I have a bit more early season focus than last year.  But the majority of my outdoor riding is on my road bike.

However ........ I'm also a roadie by background (Cat. 3 before I stopped racing back in '98 and shop mechanic/manager during that same time for 5 years) so my heart lies there.



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2009-01-02 3:07 PM
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Daremo,

I kinda do what you do but split 50/50 or so.  I just can't give up my Tarmac!

I know some that spend all year on their tri bike with 10 percent road/mountain thown in.  Just wanted to get a feel of others.  Thanks!

2009-01-02 3:31 PM
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I am tt bike almost all of the time, only use a road. Bike when I head to mountains

2009-01-02 3:48 PM
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Tr1Hawaii - 2009-01-02 8:16 AM

Thanks for all of the info and input.  I'm headed to either OKC or Dallas this weekend to visit some shops and try them all out if I can. 

I didn't think that T2+ bars would fit on an FSA wing...I'll really have to research more!

Off the subject kinda... do any of you switch riding between a road and tri specific bike during the off season?  If so, at what part of your training do you put the road bike away and start going tri only?

Michael




By "FSA Wing", I'm assuming you mean a FSA Vision base bar, and not a K-wing drop bar (which is a no-no for clip ons) or something similar. Most clip on aero bars will fit non-integrated base bars so long as the clamp size is the same. For example, non-integrated Vision base bars usually have a 26.0 clamp size. The Profile T2s can fit both a 26 and 31.8 clamp size, so you could just as easily use the Profile aerobars instead of the Vision aerobars. There may be some exceptions, but I see people swap out base and aero brands all the time. It gives you some flexibility in terms of pad comfort, adjustabilty and even looks.
2009-01-02 4:20 PM
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I do mean the basebar.  Got it on size too.  I can get a GREAT deal on some T2 Wing bars, but really wanted to go carbon.  ARRRGGGHH, it's all so hard making this choice!!

2009-01-02 8:37 PM
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I know how you were feeling, but I just changed out my FSA Trimax carbon bar for an adjustable zipp setup.....so very much worth it.  Make sure you go the route that best fits you...for example, my Trimax setup fit me great for reach and stack, but the extensions caused me to tense up my arms, leading to my shoulders, neck and eventually back as the time increased in the aero position.  This killed me.  I no longer have this problem with my new bars and it's a whole new experience riding in the aero position. 

 PM me with what you figure out with bars.  I still have my Trimax carbon setup minus the shifters/brakes, if you think they could work for you.

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