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Category: FSA
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Published on Wednesday, 04 August 2010 08:22
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Written by Luca Salvatelli
A light and excellent ergonomics handlebar
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The handlebar FSA K-Force Compact is made of carbon 3k, with the top airfoil. It has a drop (height) of 125 mm and a Reach (depth) of 80 mm. Three steps involved: 400, 420 and 440 mm, measured center-center. It's made only in combination with natural carbon polished red graphics. Has a declared weight of 210 grams in measures 400 millimeters, 225 grams we found the extent of 420 mm.
The road test
The handlebar FSA K-Force Compact is made with excellent surface finish and a well-drawn carbon; treated are the graphics. Beautiful bright surface finish. Installation is very easy, but you should always pay attention to tightening the screws to avoid breakage. The weight is more than just fold and put this among the lightest of all. Moving it very much appreciates the new ergonomic compact with a smaller distance between high and low grip. The profile of the fold, then lets remain with hands on low grip for a long time without getting tired. The constant radius formed by the carbon tube is that you can effectively change the fulcrum of the hands without any trouble, unlike other ergonomic handlebar where the hands have just the precise locations where the socket challenge. The controls remain close to hand. With the handle up the comfort level remains high, thanks to the airfoil and not particularly stressed can tighten the handlebars even with small hands. Excellent ability to filter out vibrations and shocks of asphalt, as it is perfect rigidity. So in both sprints, uphill you can easily have a firm grip and secure the good rigidity, then, allows even better Felling with the front wheel allowing a guide always in safe and high speed descents. In conclusion an excellent component, light and rigid, but especially with a great level of comfort and ergonomics perfect. If the stiffness will be pleased to agonists like comfort to tourists. The price of 270 Euro is high, but aligned with the competitors, online you can buy at the price of 180 Euros, a good price, considering the excellent.
Positive aspects
Build quality
Rigidity
Comfort
Ergonomics
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