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Chinese Carbon Road Bikes => Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components => Topic started by: JejaVerMa on March 07, 2026, 12:45:52 PM

Title: Alternatives For Winowcycle HB052 / HB053 TT Handlebar
Post by: JejaVerMa on March 07, 2026, 12:45:52 PM
Hi Everyone,

I recently signed up for Ironman 70.3 in Poreč which will be on 18th of October.

Now I'm lookinng to upgrade my cockpit on rep Factor Ostro Vam 2.0.

I was looking at Winowcycle HB052 (400$) and HB053 (620$) as they are one of the only ones I can actually find that aren't priced over 1000$.

Does anyone use Winowcycle handlebars or does maybe have a good alternative?

Is the HB053 worth 220 $ more over the HB052, as I can't spot any big differences?

How is the compatibily with Shimano DI2?
Title: Re: Alternatives For Winowcycle HB052 / HB053 TT Handlebar
Post by: Joda55 on March 10, 2026, 08:18:03 PM
Velobuild’s TT cockpit is 140 usd only. No idea about quality though, you’d have to check the thread om their TT bike.
Title: Re: Alternatives For Winowcycle HB052 / HB053 TT Handlebar
Post by: teichs42 on March 17, 2026, 11:38:56 AM
Hi Everyone,

I recently signed up for Ironman 70.3 in Poreč which will be on 18th of October.

Now I'm lookinng to upgrade my cockpit on rep Factor Ostro Vam 2.0.

I was looking at Winowcycle HB052 (400$) and HB053 (620$) as they are one of the only ones I can actually find that aren't priced over 1000$.

Does anyone use Winowcycle handlebars or does maybe have a good alternative?

Is the HB053 worth 220 $ more over the HB052, as I can't spot any big differences?

How is the compatibily with Shimano DI2?

I'm really liking the looks of the new cockpit from BXT.

https://bxtbikes.com/products/tt-handlebar-spacer-aero-handlebar-integrated-carbon-for-tt-bike-carbon-time-trial-handlebar-tt-bar-bike-parts-%E5%89%AF%E6%9C%AC