"Wing" Style Bars - Can You mount stuff on them?

[John the Monkey]

...like computers, lights &c?

I quite like the idea of the flatter top to the bar, but it's a non starter if standard light & computer mounts aren't going to work. (Read a few things claiming that the non-round profile of this type of bar can be a problem...)

 

[jimboalee]

Any computer with a solid plastic hinged band is a no-no on 'wing' bars.

I have a Cateye Mity 8 ( zip clips ) on my FSA Wings.
My Garmin eTrex didn't go. My Edge would be OK.

BTW, my FSA wings have a 'platform' effect behind where the brake handles mount. V comfortable.

 

[John the Monkey]

BTW, my FSA wings have a 'platform' effect behind where the brake handles mount. V comfortable.

Yeah, that's one of the things I like the sound of, I have to admit.

Thanks!

 

[kyuss]

A lot of the 'wing' style bars I've seen have had a cm or 2 either side of the stem that is still round. I guess it depends on how much stuff you need to mount.

 

[John the Monkey]

A lot of the 'wing' style bars I've seen have had a cm or 2 either side of the stem that is still round. I guess it depends on how much stuff you need to mount.

I'm only talking about a computer (which now I think of it, could always go on the stem in any case) and a light (probably a torch on a "lockblock").

It sounds as though it's do-able, so I reckon I'll get my order in...

 

[Proto]

Big box came from Dotbike today with some 3T Ergosum Team bars!! Carbon, flat 'wing' top, compact shape, look fantastic. Can't wait to fit them!

If you want to fit a few items on your bars, how about one of these:

http://www.dotbike.com/ProductsP4437.aspx?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=1&utm_campaign=DPL

 

[John the Monkey]

Just thought I'd report back on these.

My bars are FSA Wing Alloy, fitted them last weekend, and I'm loving them. Really, really comfortable in use. I use the round part either side of the stem clamp to fit the computer (Sigma 1606, goes on fine). A torch in a lockblock would easily fit on the other side.

 

[HLaB]

Glad you like them, I find mine very comfy. Ive mounted a cheap LIDL computer to my wing bars but the main computer is stem mounted. Light wise I occasionally fit a Cateye EL 410 which mounts just about anywhere.