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Title: EC90 Carbon aero Drop Bar
Post by: jcr on August 15, 2022, 10:25:58 PM

I am debating about getting some carbon drop bars but concern about flex which I have seen in a lot of Youtube reviews of other carbon bars. Especially a 80kg and somewhat powerful rider. Then I have ran into the deal on EC90 aero drop bars https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004018254016.html

(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sb16b23b28d174fe681e681b58f20ffb6u.jpg)

Seems a little too good to be true... just wondering what are people's experience with these bars?

Title: Re: EC90 Carbon aero Drop Bar
Post by: patliean1 on August 17, 2022, 12:35:40 PM

In my opinion...the alloy aero bars from Prime Bike Components (sold on Wiggle/Chain Reaction) are the best value for aero bars.

I own both the alloy ($65) and the carbon ($200) versions. To me it's worth the little extra weight for the piece of mind.

Couple years ago I had the OG Evkin version of those EC90 bars and a minor crack formed where the bars attach to the stem. And no I didn't over torque the bolts. Cheap, Lightweight, Robust. Pick two...but you can't have all three.

Title: Re: EC90 Carbon aero Drop Bar
Post by: wfl3 on August 18, 2022, 09:29:24 AM

I'd go with something else, these are not for riders over about 140-150lbs max IMO.

Title: Re: EC90 Carbon aero Drop Bar
Post by: jcr on August 18, 2022, 02:04:12 PM

I do have the Prime alloy bar, was wondering if it was worth consider the carbon Ali special for lighter weight but I guess based on the feedback probably safer to go heavy..

Title: Re: EC90 Carbon aero Drop Bar
Post by: frnchy on August 18, 2022, 07:57:23 PM

I've found it best to go with carbon bars that (1) are sold under the maker's own branding, i.e. not fakes of other brands or generics a la EC90, (2) aren't advertised as lightweight, because usually an unsafe amount of material is removed to hit that weight, (3) are from a brand that has been around for enough time to get a positive reputation, and (4) don't have internal routing through the bars - though admittedly this is more of a personal preference, and internal routing can be fine, but often it seems as though the holes are poorly molded/drilled and reinforcement in those areas is lacking.

All that said, my recommendation would be these Seraph aero bars: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2255800581774460.html . I've run these on my road bike for the last 3500 miles with zero issues and I would happily buy them again.

Title: Re: EC90 Carbon aero Drop Bar
Post by: jcr on August 18, 2022, 08:44:48 PM

I am ok with the internal routing which allows for less bar tape. Was looking at OG-EVKIN but also heard mixed reviews