![]() ![]() Where the K-Wing’s from FSA really shinned was on long, steep climbs. While under harder loads in flat sprints, the K-Wing’s were adequately stiff but with the thinner walled carbon there was some flex in comparison with aluminum or thinker walled carbon. I also found the design these bars to be a lot more ergonomic when braking in the drops on long downhill runs with the positioning of the levers and the ideal hand position leading to less fatigue as the miles added on. When compared to more traditional styled bends, the extra room provided more sprinting room without feeling like I was going to slam into the bike while maneuvering the frame. The flare to the FSA K-Wing compacts is not too extreme, but it does allow for extra room for your forearms while riding in the drops. Riders that are used to traditional drops will have to get used to the more ergonomic design, but I found that the adjustment period is pretty short. The FSA K-Wing’s use FSA’s compact geometry which gives the rider a flatter top section on the bars (even with the hoods) and a flare to the drops to allow for a shorter reach to the brake levers and increased room for your forearms while riding in the drops for sprints and low profile riding. On The Road: FSA K-Wing Compact Carbon Handlebars While this did not effect riding at all (there was plenty around the palm area), some riders do prefer to run the length of the bars, so plan accordingly during install.Īlso, due to the internal routing design of the K-Wing’s, you might have to re-cable your brake lines as the ferrells from the housing would not fit through the internal routing channels. As you can see by the pictures, our Eleganza bar tape didn’t make it all the way across the flats of the bars. However, due to the slight rise and larger flatter sections on the handlebars, you might have to drop one more spacer on the steerer tube and make sure to wrap your bar tape with a little bit less overlap. Installation of the K-Wing compact carbons goes just about like any other drop bar you will install on your road bike. Finish: 3K carbon weave w/Color graphics (also available in a white version).Reinforced and textured lever and stem clamping areas.Aero-Ergo flat-top riser central section follows the natural arc of the arms.Continuous carbon/kevlar composite construction.Overall: FSA K-Wing Compact Drop Handlebarsĭescription and Materials from :.On The Road: FSA K-Wing Compact Carbon Handlebars. ![]()
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