Author Topic: Can anyone suggest a good carbon gravel bar?  (Read 11353 times)

Strappacatena

Can anyone suggest a good carbon gravel bar?
« on: March 08, 2026, 07:39:55 AM »
Hey guys, any recommendations for a solid carbon gravel bar? I'm not worried about internal cable routing

jonathanf2

Re: Can anyone suggest a good carbon gravel bar?
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2026, 10:47:12 AM »
This one is my favorite. I especially like that it comes in 34cm width, though it comes in wider sizes if you prefer.  ;)

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806404062021.html

kubackje

Re: Can anyone suggest a good carbon gravel bar?
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2026, 11:15:22 AM »
This one is my favorite. I especially like that it comes in 34cm width, though it comes in wider sizes if you prefer.  ;)

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806404062021.html

I use similar one with loinger reach and drop 100mm. It's freaking amazing

alfiomotrambo

Re: Can anyone suggest a good carbon gravel bar?
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2026, 12:00:36 PM »

Rico666

Re: Can anyone suggest a good carbon gravel bar?
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2026, 06:00:34 AM »
This one is my favorite. I especially like that it comes in 34cm width, though it comes in wider sizes if you prefer.  ;)

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806404062021.html

+1 More than 6000kms on that bars. Love the drops.

Crash217

Re: Can anyone suggest a good carbon gravel bar?
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2026, 08:17:59 AM »
Grabbed a set of these 2 years ago for $42,  They've been solid.
http://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804683890720.html

lukwy

Re: Can anyone suggest a good carbon gravel bar?
« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2026, 02:29:33 PM »
This one is my favorite. I especially like that it comes in 34cm width, though it comes in wider sizes if you prefer.  ;)

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806404062021.html

Now I'm testing it. What I found to have good braking in drops the shifters have to be very low (mover forward) so I can reach the levers (GRX 820). Therefore the handlebar has to be rised towards me. Next season I will look for something else, I think.
But whatsoever the drop at 80mm is fantastic.
- Full Susp. (marathon / XC / trail): Carbonda FM936, XT/XTR, 2.4/2.2
- Rigid MTB (gravel / marathon): Pro-Mance FM015, XT, corner-bar
- Road Plus (road / fast gravel): TanTan GR045, GRX820/105, 700x30c

Strappacatena

Re: Can anyone suggest a good carbon gravel bar?
« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2026, 06:14:20 PM »
This one is my favorite. I especially like that it comes in 34cm width, though it comes in wider sizes if you prefer.  ;)

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806404062021.html

Just ordered this! I'll let you know once it's here. Thanks all!

lidation

Re: Can anyone suggest a good carbon gravel bar?
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2026, 12:09:05 PM »
I've tried several Aliexpress carbon gravel bars but I couldn't recommend them due to the shape not comfy. My go to options are Ritchey Beacon WCS Bars (using 7075 Aluminum and is not that much heavier than carbon) and Salsa Cowchipper carbon bars. somehow the bend shape is a lot more comfy. I guess the folks at Ritchey and Salsa did spend a lot of time studying ergonomics.

jonathanf2

Re: Can anyone suggest a good carbon gravel bar?
« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2026, 11:25:23 AM »
I’ve been using this one https://it.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-gravel-bar-carbon.html for about a year now and I’m really happy with it. I haven't tried many others to compare, but it seems like a great option regardless.

I like those bars as well, but they're a pain if routing mechanical. The holes are very narrow.

jonathanf2

Re: Can anyone suggest a good carbon gravel bar?
« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2026, 11:36:51 AM »
Using a tool like this one https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005005854072305.html, it was a bit of a struggle, but I managed to get it done.

Even easier if you just run an electronic groupset.  ;)

CycOps

Re: Can anyone suggest a good carbon gravel bar?
« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2026, 03:38:31 AM »
You're right, routing the cables was pretty tough, but it looks great in the end. After all, you only have to run the cables once or twice in the bike's lifetime.
I disagree. The life cycle of my bikes is longer than the service intervalls for the headsets. With full integration, headset service or replacing is a PITA.