Damn, I've got Lexon bars on two bikes, looks like I'll have to inspect them fairly regularly based on the feedback on this thread.

For just a little bit more long term feedback after 2 1/2 years, the only other thing I hate besides the lack of a UDH on this frame is the damn seatpost wedge / clamp.  I've already had to replace the bolt once, but the main problem is that it's just angled too in line with the frame making it nearly impossible to get any tool other than a standard L shaped Allen key in there.  The head of my torque wrench?  Too bulky, doesn't work.  Nearly all of the multitools I'd carry with me on the bike?  Same problem.

Obviously it's a small issue but these have been the only two flaws in this for me.

QuoteLuckily the RD hanger is fairly common on several big brand bikes so it's a bit easier to find.

I have an extra somewhere, but for future reference what's the alternative brand / common hanger you're talking about?

The knockoff Alanera from AliExpress was measured very strangely in my experience.  I've got two different 110mm ones from different sellers for different bikes, they are more like 130mm (estimated by comparing to an Easton stem).

I eventually switched over to Lexon gravel ones on one bike and road ones on another and like them a lot better (and the measurements seem more accurate).

Though I will say the Lexon road bars had trouble fitting the Jagwire compressionless housing for my rim brakes on that bike (theres like a long metal transition piece that just could not fit in the bars no matter what I tried).

Quote from: jonathanf2 on April 17, 2025, 10:53:54 AM
I now wish this frame came with UDH.

Yeah, having a UDH is the only thing I wish was different on this bike.  Although, that reminds me that I should put the spare hanger in my saddle bag. 

The Deda clones I've ordered must be specified / measured weirdly, as the two I got a year or two ago were both like 20mm longer than expected.

On the other hand, I bought a Lexon gravel bar and really like it, that one was spot on with its measurement.

That's the chameleon green / purple. The color looks different based on the lighting.

I've got a second set of wheels with 42mm tan wall Pathfinders for gravel, but my primary use is endurance road / all-road.

Site seems to not be letting me upload images (error 500).

Here's imgur versions of a picture with skinnier tires for the person who was curious.  30mm tires from the front, and an updated side view:

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.

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.)

Had a package that was stuck from Feb 25 through March 8 at the ISC NY location but it looks like it's finally out for delivery today.

I'm about ready to give up on my most recent order (new bars) to the US, purchased Feb 17, "arrived at facility" in ISC New York on Feb 25, and absolutely no movement since.

Trying to not talk about politics here but this trade war stuff is infuriating.

Edit:  It looks like maybe on March 8 it may have finally left NY.

Quote from: jeffrey on March 05, 2025, 02:40:17 PM
thanks! It looks great, is it a XL?
I find the M to look much smaller, with the seat clamp way below the wheel top

Mine's a Large.

Quote from: jeffrey on March 04, 2025, 12:36:28 AM
Do you have any picture where I ca seenthe gaps around tires?

Nothing from the front (and the bike is disassembled currently for spring maintenance and a replacement bar) but page 5 has a picture from the side with 30mm tires.

Quote from: jeffrey on March 03, 2025, 04:40:34 PM
do you think this frame might be viable also as a allroad endurance-ish bike?

That's pretty much been my primary use, hasn't been a problem for me with 30mm GP5000s on 45/55mm 9Velo wheels.  I've got a separate set of wheels for gravel but they are used very rarely.

...Though I will say, if I was shopping now, I'd probably look for something with a UDH instead.  Just more future-proof.