How to Choose Bike Handlebars

The FSA Gossamer Compact handlebar uses the same evolved shape as high-end handlebars—it has a shallow drop, short reach and a design that's optimized for the shape of current shifters.
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View the FSA Gossamer Product LineView all FSA Drop Bars| Best Use | Cycling |
|---|---|
| Handlebar Material | Aluminum |
| Bar Clamp Diameter | 31.8 millimeters |
| Handlebar Width | 38 CM: 38 centimeters 40 CM: 40 centimeters 42 CM: 42 centimeters 44 CM: 44 centimeters |
| Drop | 123.2 millimeters |
| Reach | 78 millimeters |
| Weight | 310 grams |
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It turns out that, different from all other bars on the market, FSA measures the width as bar-end-to-bar-end, so for bars with outward bend of 4º, the lever-to-lever dimension is 2 cm less than their spec. So a FSA 42cm bar is actually 40cm at the levers. If you need a 42 cm bar, order the FSA 44 cm width. Nonetheless, the shape of this bar is excellent, especially for putting the levers in the best position relative to the top surface of the bar. Just make sure you're getting the width at the levers you expect.


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