![]() Given their width, the bar’s graphics disappear under the tape, but that’s a minor complaint. The 31.8mm clamping section is a nice, accessory-friendly 120mm wide, and transitions comfortably to a semi-flat top. Despite coming in the bar’s widest width (44cm), our sample weighed in at 274g: 5g more than claimed for the 42 and within 40g of the brand’s $350 SL-K carbon bar. The real attraction here, however, is the Energy bar. While it may not be an obvious upgrade, the $100 Energy a no-brainer and should be considered before splashing out on bigger-name alternatives. ![]() Despite a weight that would put most carbon stems to shame, the Energy is most impressive for its stiffness- it is noticeably stiffer than the OEM Ibis stem it replaced. The matte/polished graphics are handsome- though a more neutral color option might be nice for some of the brighter bikes now available. 3D forged out of 2014 aluminum, the stem should be stronger than a similar-weight machined model (and kinder on the knees). And what better compliment to a nice new set of bars than a light, stiff matching stem? Hit the jump for more on FSA’s best alloy set.Ĭomplete with titanium hardware, our 100mm Energy stem hit the scales at an impressive 113g. While I hadn’t thought much about FSA’s aluminum offerings, the raves of a local shop owner about the near-perfect shape of the company’s shallow-drop Compact bars had me taking a closer look. Better still, giving racing’s appetite for handlebar destruction, going with metal ‘bars could even be considered Pro than destroying a set of carbon bars in your regular Tuesday night pileup crit. After all, it takes some time to decide if a bar’s bend is right for you- and several hundred dollars is a big commitment if things don’t work out. If you have any questions, please email us at 24/7 or call 88 Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM MST, Sat 10AM-5 PM MST, closed Sun.April 22 Update: Brifter and bar angles fixed!Īs much as we would all love to be riding around on carbon fiber wunderbars and unobtanium stems, our fiscal realities often dictate more… defensible purchases. ![]() Thank you for reading and we wish you well. Lastly, don't forget to stay in close contact with friends and family, especially those isolated. It certainly helps with stress and anxiety during difficult times. If you can get out and walk, hike or ride, then take advantage of it. We hope that this horrible situation ends soon and that everyone takes care of themselves both mentally and physically. We are committed to slowing the spread of Covid-19, and to keep our customers, employees, and communities safe. Call ahead for curbside pickup or come to front door and we will grab your order for you. For local online customers, you can pick up your will-call orders at Peak Cycles. We have experienced very few delays for most of our US customers over the 2 weeks. We are not allowing any bike rentals or demos until further notice.įor online customers, is running at normal capacity as are our shipping companies USPS and Fedex. Our service department is also performing pick-up and drop-off of repair bikes outside. We have a table and bike stands in front of the shop so we can bring products and/or bikes to you outside for purchase. Due to Covid-19 we are not allowing any customers into the shop at this time. In our Peak Cycles bike shop in Golden, Colorado we will continue to perform bike repairs and sales. We are taking every precaution necessary to remain open. We will remain open under normal business hours until further notice. On behalf of Peak Cycles and we hope that everyone is safe and well.
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