Lexon compression ring?

[jhoff80]

I feel like this is probably a really dumb question, but I just got a new gravel bar from Lexon.  It came with a normal metal compression ring shaped like a C, this is what I'm familiar with from all previous work on my bikes.  However, it also came with this weird looking thing that maybe is a different type of plastic compression ring?  It's on the Aliexpress page as a "cable guide" but definitely does not fit anywhere but where the compression ring would go.

Am I crazy, does this serve some other purpose?  If I'm right, which one would be better to use?   I don't want to cut brake hoses to put the new top cap on yet, so I haven't been able to test on the bike, but the metal one sits a little bit deeper if I put it on top of a bearing.


(Also, I really don't understand the point of breakaway spacers that don't open at the cable/hose section and only open at the fork part, but that's a whole other thing.)

[Bigbobby1482]

I have the lexon vero bar that also came with these.
The C ring is for the smaller headset cap for external cable routing, and the round plastic ring is the full integrated cables.
The plastic ring is the compression ring, just for internal.
You will see there is a little hole in the plastic ring, that will fit with the knob/pin on the integrated headset cap.

[jhoff80]

Thanks for the reply, ended up using the C shaped one even for my internally routed brake hoses (with wireless derailleurs) anyway though.

The plastic one ended up giving me a 5mm gap between the frame and the cap, no matter how tightly I tried to preload it.  The C shaped one works fine with my internal hoses.

[Uberflo]

They both for internal cable routing. The c ring is made from metal so stronger but theses comes often with wider tolerances around the fork. So it’s possible that it can move back and forth.

[MZZTRMND]

Hi!
What is your experience with Lexon handlebar?
I'm looking to buy one, but there aren't many reviews out there..

[Ultramic]

Strange that the plastic one gave you a gap and the metal one didn't - it was the opposite for me and I had to use a thin spacer on the plastic one to stop it rubbing the frame as it was sitting too low.

[Ultramic]

Hi!
What is your experience with Lexon handlebar?
I'm looking to buy one, but there aren't many reviews out there..

I have the Vero and have done about 3000km on it. No real complaints. Just 2 things, it's probably a little to flexy for me although I'm running a 120mm length stem which may exacerbate things. Secondly, I would only run wireless shifters through these handlebars, you will pull your hair out trying to route 4 cables through these handlebars for a mechanical setup.

[MZZTRMND]

Thank you for the reply.
Understood, I'm aiming for the Lexon the Line (it has the tight amount of flare I need)
I'm a light rider (72kg) and no Pro, so I think it would be a problem.
The system I use is SRAM AXS, so it should be fine.

I have one concern, about spacers and my frame (Propain Terrel CF)
Would they fit, or no...

[Ultramic]

Thank you for the reply.
Understood, I'm aiming for the Lexon the Line (it has the tight amount of flare I need)
I'm a light rider (72kg) and no Pro, so I think it would be a problem.
The system I use is SRAM AXS, so it should be fine.

I have one concern, about spacers and my frame (Propain Terrel CF)
Would they fit, or no...

Measure the diameter of your top bearing cover. If it's 58mm then you are good to go. The lexon actually measures 59mm so it's marginally larger but it's not noticeable.