[craig749]

I’m considering changing my bars over to a set with a flat top as they are supposed to offer more comfort when climbing.

Does anyone have any experience of these? if so what are the pros and cons?

Thanks 😀

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[chilievans]

I have flat top pro plt bars
I have flat top pro plt bars and love them

[jamtartman]

Flat top bars have helped
Flat top bars have helped with the touch of carpal tunnel syndrome I get in my right hand.

[2 Wheeled Idiot]

Unless they’re causing you
Unless they’re causing you discomfort I wouldn’t bother…why fix if it ain’t broken
I have ridden bikes with flat tops and I’m really not fussed, I think I prefer round bars but this obviously a matter of personal preference

[d_jp]

Sorry if this bit doesn’t
Sorry if this bit doesn’t help… :S … but it sounds like it’s down to personal preference… I have some 3T Ergonova & really like them

From what you say in your comment about being in the drops, it sounds to me as though the curve & depth of the bars is going to be more important for you

[therevokid]

i used some 3t ergonova bars
i used some 3t ergonova bars and found that the flat top meant i only had 1
comfortable position … swapped back to round bars !

[craig749]

Thanks for the reply. Comfort
Thanks for the reply. Comfort wise my set up is ok on the tops it’s more in the drops that I struggle. I’m currently using an anatomic bar but considering switching to a Ritchey Evo Curve which is compact with an ovalized top. As I’ve only ever used round bars I wasn’t too sure on the ovalized top.

Cheers

[edster99]

I also have one bike with
I also have one bike with these. Comfort wise – more ‘pleasing’ shape to hold, but I’ve never suffered discomfort holding round bars on the tops. I think if you are getting discomfort, its an issue with bar tape / position / gloves or something else. I doubt an aero bar would be the answer.

[Rod Marton]

I have these on one of my
I have these on one of my bikes and don’t find a lot of difference. The shape of the bar makes the tops feel a bit different, but no great advantages or disadvantages for comfort. To be honest, the effect of the bar tape is much larger, and I’d consider double-wrapping if you have a problem with comfort.

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