So far I'm climbing faster on the Corner Bar (I have the Alliexpress version) for my Flatbar gravel Bike. I also spend time on the tops while climbing. My bars are 42 cm at the hoods, which is 4 cm narrower than what Surly offers. Perhaps that's why I prefer the bars I have installed?
@@adambrickley1119 my comment has since aged, my setup has changed (36 cm with the longer hoods like you mentioned). I'm still able to ride 20+ mph for 25 miles without drafting.
@@adambrickley1119 that I'm not sure. I do know I climbed better with SQLab Inner Barends + 120mm Stem +/-7 degrees. I needed a drop position to ride safely with A Group Roadies, which is why I switched to the Corner Bar.
@@trailshredz6631I think the problem with most MTB users is that they are using a large frame with a short stem and flat bar. Since you cannot shorten your frame or stem (if it is already super short) you need to switch to a smaller frame for a good bike fit. The reason is the long reach that comes with the hand positions. I compared the "hoods" position with my former drop bar and it is 5cm vs. 10cm. However for a flat bar user that is still 5cm increased reach, which might be too much for your shoulders.
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So far I'm climbing faster on the Corner Bar (I have the Alliexpress version) for my Flatbar gravel Bike. I also spend time on the tops while climbing. My bars are 42 cm at the hoods, which is 4 cm narrower than what Surly offers. Perhaps that's why I prefer the bars I have installed?
Do you ride on the hoods properly climbing? Ali express have longer horns?
@@adambrickley1119 my comment has since aged, my setup has changed (36 cm with the longer hoods like you mentioned). I'm still able to ride 20+ mph for 25 miles without drafting.
@@abfutrell would you say the corner bars with extended horns are better for climbing than standard xc bars with a long stem?
@@adambrickley1119 that I'm not sure. I do know I climbed better with SQLab Inner Barends + 120mm Stem +/-7 degrees. I needed a drop position to ride safely with A Group Roadies, which is why I switched to the Corner Bar.
@@adambrickley1119 just know I am an Adaptive Cyclist, so my solution may contradict your specific needs.
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Just switched back to the flatbar setup. Getting ready for a XC race.
Do you think XC race would be more difficult with the corner bar?
@@ukaszwyczokowski9768 no but I was getting some back pain from them. Probably not by any fault of the corner bar, just a bad fit for the bike.
@@trailshredz6631I think the problem with most MTB users is that they are using a large frame with a short stem and flat bar. Since you cannot shorten your frame or stem (if it is already super short) you need to switch to a smaller frame for a good bike fit. The reason is the long reach that comes with the hand positions. I compared the "hoods" position with my former drop bar and it is 5cm vs. 10cm. However for a flat bar user that is still 5cm increased reach, which might be too much for your shoulders.