RXL SL Road Bike Handlebars 31.8 drop bars Road Bicycle Road Handlebars 440 road bikes Carbon Fiber Handlebar 31.8x440mm Black UD Matte Handlebar Bicycle Drop Bar Handlebars Drop Handle Bar

I was spooked by the installation instructions and the look of the shipping wrap. The bubble wrap on the bars was cut on one side with some carbon fiber dust around the cut. Then I re-read the installation note and it said not(NOT) to install on an alloy stem. I was putting these bars on my old steel framed criterium bike to reduce the road vibration. The bike has an alloy stem so the bars went back. Bummed. Didn’t want to chance the damage or contrary installation.

Overall, I am pretty happy. They are light, fairly comfortable and what I expected. I few things to note before ordering. The 44cm is actually 42 at the hoods. There is a slight flare that gets the ends to 44 cm. The drops are a little flexy so a crit rider may not want them. I haven't tried but it feels like if I really ripped up and down from the drops they may break.

Ok, these bars surprised me. They are obviously way, way cheaper than popular brands. However, I’v been mostly happy with them.The bars seem to be very strong. They are very stiff and very light. My set weighed around 200g. The aluminum bars I replaced weighed about 300g. 100g isn’t a lot but it’s 30% lighter than aluminum, which is impressive. I didn’t buy them for the weight savings. I bought them because my aluminum bars broke off on the left side drop while I was riding because of corrosion.They have an aero-ish profile. They transition from round to oval as you move from the hoods in toward the stem and then round out again at the stem.Two things I noticed that were different from my aluminum bars: 1) they seemed a bit narrower, even in the same size, because of the design choice to shorten the top tube and flare out the drops. I guess the drops match the stated width but the result it feeling a bit more cramped in the top. 2) the tube diameter on the drops is smaller than the aluminum and it was noticeable right away. Also, while riding I can tell there is more concentrated pressure when sprinting and it can cause fatigue on longer rides.

I am happy with the purchase, but handlebars are so basic its hard to say much. The price was reasonable and availability during covid-times was not an issue. The portion of the finish not covered by handlebar looks nice. The bar section on the top of the bars is comfortable if you want to ride with your hands placed there.

These were an exact replacement for my stock Felt bars, exact same bend and drop. much more flexy than the aluminum ones, but I did want more comfort. Don't really notice it on the road and about 70g lighter.

The seller sent the handlebars very quickly and professionally boxed. The handlebars are carbon and have friction surfaces for the stem and shifter/brake mounting points. Fit and finish is good and the drop and reach match the description. I do like the drop profile and contour but that is personal preference.

I purchased the 44 cm and it weighted 184 grams, so it is very light. I have been riding for 34 years and was a bike mechanic in the early 90s. Some cheap carbon is exactly that, cheap. These bars are not the case, very well made with slick fit and finish. Buy with confidence, this is a very nice bar for a fraction of the price of other carbon bars.

Will update if needed but my (model C) RXL SL 440cm bars came today and can confirm 186.5g, very happy.Build quality is top notch and strong by trying to bend them with some force in various angles.Not quite black as I would like, more of a very dark grey, not really an issue though.

Lo compre para ponerselo a una bicicleta que uso para el rodillo y en ocasiones salir a carretera.El manubrio es muy ligero y de buena calidad. no he tenido ningun problema con el, se siente lo suficientemente rigido para hacer sprint sin ningun problema.