Ben
Used for about a month, decided to go to a differently shaped bar. Always
clamped at the appropriate torque of 5nm. No flaws of any kind on these,
only sign they are used is the textured stem clamp area looks like it has
been clamped, which obviously it has been.
44cm (center to center at the hoods)
75mm reach
130mm drop
$125. Pics upon request. I also have the matching EA70 aluminum stem in
120mm +/-6, available for $20, or I will throw it in with purchase of the
bars at my asking price.
>From backcounty (dot) com:
Compact and comfortable.
Compact bars continue to be exceedingly popular among the pro ranks. One
reason is that they make it easier to position your hands closer to the
brake levers when riding in the drops. With the lightning-quick shifts
required to launch or cover attacks, easy access the controls is a must.
The *Easton EC70 SL3 Handlebar* features the same shape and many of the
refinements of Easton's top-end EC90 SLX3 bar, but it'll save you some
money to put towards other upgrades. It also won't stack up the grams, as
it weighs in around 230 grams.
The EC70 SL3 Handlebar is made of Easton's EC70 carbon fiber, which uses
Easton's proprietary (and gram-saving) TaperWall technology for its
construction. Basically, Easton uses more carbon where stiffness is
paramount, and less where it's not as critical. And with the addition of a
little bit of engineered flex, Easton enhanced the ride quality and
comfort. Easton calls this 'Intelligent Flex,' and it produces a markedly
smoother ride.
The compact shape of the EC70 SL 3 simplifies your position in the drop,
which makes access to the levers increasingly comfortable. Also, the drops
feature more of a traditional round bend. This way, your hands aren't
forced into one position, as is the case with most ergo-shaped bars. As for
actual dimensions, the EC70 SL3 has 75mm of reach and a drop of 130mm.
The *Easton EC70 SL3 Handlebar* has a clamp diameter of 31.8mm and is
available in 40, 42, and 44mm widths. For color, it has a matte black,
uni-directional carbon finish.