Author Topic: Recommendations for integrated handlebar?  (Read 12513 times)

Linsook

Re: Recommendations for integrated handlebar?
« Reply #30 on: May 09, 2024, 11:36:24 AM »
Alright that photo of the gap was bothering me.  I took a construction knife to the top cap area and cut/chiseled/scrapped off some material.  Much better.

Pedaldancer

Re: Recommendations for integrated handlebar?
« Reply #31 on: May 09, 2024, 03:44:49 PM »
So far so good.  Had to use carbon paste on both sides of the spacer insert and torque it up to 7-8nm to stop it from moving.  Might be an issue with my fork, I seem to always have this problem. 

Rigid under high load so has an assured feel when putting down the watts.  Looks great also.  Top cap is unfortunate lol.  I'm thinking about shaving down some material myself to make it sit better.  The provided aluminum bike mount is great, really firm and has several optional attachments. 

Would I recommend this?  Yes and no, the only problem being the top cap, if you can overlook that, it's a solid handlebar.

That looks like the wrong top cap frankly. They must have sent you the top cap of another handlebar. I lave a Lexon Vero here and although it created also issues (serious ones), the top cap is fine for it.

Linsook

Re: Recommendations for integrated handlebar?
« Reply #32 on: May 09, 2024, 04:16:22 PM »
That looks like the wrong top cap frankly. They must have sent you the top cap of another handlebar. I lave a Lexon Vero here and although it created also issues (serious ones), the top cap is fine for it.

Ya I wish that were the case so I could go back to them but it matches their marketing material as well as product photos on their listing.  100% crappy forming on mold for this area.

Did a double take on the listing.  If you zoom in, it's not great on their marketing as well... https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sa8d74c26ab6943a3af0cdc7d28a56e60Y.jpg_640x640Q90.jpg
« Last Edit: May 09, 2024, 04:23:05 PM by Linsook »

Hmpf

Re: Recommendations for integrated handlebar?
« Reply #33 on: May 10, 2024, 05:42:58 AM »
I am looking for a handlebar where the area near the clamp is round. I would like to attach my light and this is only possible on a round tube.
Any Ideas?

Pedaldancer

Re: Recommendations for integrated handlebar?
« Reply #34 on: May 10, 2024, 01:44:18 PM »
Ya I wish that were the case so I could go back to them but it matches their marketing material as well as product photos on their listing.  100% crappy forming on mold for this area.

Did a double take on the listing.  If you zoom in, it's not great on their marketing as well... https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sa8d74c26ab6943a3af0cdc7d28a56e60Y.jpg_640x640Q90.jpg
:( sad thing.  I chose the Vero for several reasons and at least the top cap has a good fit there.. the spacers which don't allow to be removed for fully integrated setup are also crappy.. I grinded them on my own to ensure that. I will definitely play around with the spacer height a bit.

Linsook

Re: Recommendations for integrated handlebar?
« Reply #35 on: May 11, 2024, 07:32:07 AM »
I am looking for a handlebar where the area near the clamp is round. I would like to attach my light and this is only possible on a round tube.
Any Ideas?

You'd be attaching to the steerer section where your spacers will likely go, not the handlebar.  Alternatively there are handlebar mounts for lights. 

Pedaldancer

Re: Recommendations for integrated handlebar?
« Reply #36 on: May 11, 2024, 11:22:53 AM »
I am looking for a handlebar where the area near the clamp is round. I would like to attach my light and this is only possible on a round tube.
Any Ideas?
Never seen this. But I had the same issue. I bought a new light   ;D.
What you could think about is a computer mount. There are adapter clamps for the mount (with a strong rubber band for the light), where you can attach any light to. I never used them, because I already had the new light.  Meanwhile I shifted to a Cateye light that is also attached to the computer mount. Because the first rubber band type light was stolen from me ???..

avocadobike

Re: Recommendations for integrated handlebar?
« Reply #37 on: July 01, 2024, 10:01:20 PM »
Did anyone tried those MCELO handlebars? I am looking for something with -17 degree stem to lower my stack on a Gravel bike. The seller told me that this one is -16. But you know don't know if can be trusted. On the auction of the mcelo frame on the bike pictures it does not look that steep but on drawings it says - 16. Funny that they don't inlcude those drawings with angle on handlebar auction.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EHQRr3r

Would be cool if someone here used it and can tell something about them.

i have ordered for my build, was 223AUD and i see the price has gone up to 400AUD.

will report feedback

toxin

Re: Recommendations for integrated handlebar?
« Reply #38 on: July 02, 2024, 06:58:59 AM »
wow that is not worth that kind of cash