How to Choose the Best Flat Bar Road Bikes Buyer’s Guide (2018 Update)
We have been working for many hours to make this buying guide. Our team thoroughly compared many flat bar road bikes from the marketplace to find the best products. Review score, material, brand, weight, and many other specifications were taken into consideration. However, if you still think that there is a way to make our guide better — contact us and share your ideas.
U.S. Top 3 Best Flat Bar Road Bikes of 2018
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Style 5/5
Versatility 5/5
Performance 4/5
Value 5/5
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1. Kestrel Rt-1000 Flat Bar Shimano Ultegra Bicycle (Editor’s Choice) Shimano ultegra front and rear derailleurs with shimano rs700 11 speed flat bar shifters and ultegra 11spd 11-32t cassette. |
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Style 5/5
Versatility 5/5
Performance 3/5
Value 5/5
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2. Kestrel RT-1000 Flat Bar Shimano 105 Bicycle Shimano front and rear 105 derailleur with shimano rs700 flat bar 11-speed shifters 11-32t 105 cassette. |
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Style 5/5
Versatility 2/5
Performance 5/5
Value 5/5
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3. Kestrel RT-1000 Flat Bar Shimano Ultegra Bicycle Shimano front and rear ultegra derailleur with shimano rs7000 flat bar shifters and ultegra 11-32t 11-speed cassette. |
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Constructed of kestrel enhanced modulus hybrid carbon -a combination of 800k and 700k carbon fibers- it’s lightweight and stiff as well as compliant. Pro logo kappa evo pas t2.0 titanium rail saddle with kestrel ems pro aero seat post. Oval concepts 600 31.8mm alloy flat bar with 5 degree sweep and zip service course stem and across the clamp integrated headset. Shimano ultegra front and rear derailleurs with shimano rs700 11 speed flat bar shifters and ultegra 11spd 11-32t cassette. Oval concepts 527 18/24h alloy wheelset with vittoria zaffiro pro 700x25c folding tires.
Kestrel ems pro aero seatpost with prologo kappa 2, t2.0 rails. Oval concepts 327 wheelset 20 hole front and 24 hole rear, vittoria zaffiro pro 700 x 25c folding tires. Shimano front and rear 105 derailleur with shimano rs700 flat bar 11-speed shifters 11-32t 105 cassette. Kestrel enhanced modulus hybrid frame 700k & 800k carbon fiber with emh full carbon fork. Oval concepts 650 flat bar, oval concepts comfort lo ergonomic grip, tektro fl540 flat bar brake levers with tektro r540 dual pivot brake set.
What is the average cost for a good flat bar road bikes?
If you want to buy the best flat bar road bikes on the market, remember that it does not have to be the most expensive one. Of course, costly models are usually good, but there is always a possibility that you can find an option with better price/quality ratio. If you want to get the most value out of your flat bar road bikes, choose wisely and consider all its characteristics, not only the price.
Oval concepts 650 flat bar, oval concepts comfort lo ergonomic grips, shimano r780 flat bar brake levers with shimano ultegra dual pivot brake set. Kestrel enhanced modulus hybrid frame 700k & 800k carbon fiber with emh full carbon fork. Shimano front and rear ultegra derailleur with shimano rs7000 flat bar shifters and ultegra 11-32t 11-speed cassette. Kestrel ems pro aero seatpost with prologo kappa evo pas, t2.0 rails. Oval concepts 527 700c wheels 18 hole front and 24 hole rear with vittoria zaffiro pro 700 x 25c folding tires.
What exactly did you take into consideration while making the list of the best flat bar road bikes?
We compared hundreds of various flat bar road bikes and chose TOP options with the best price/quality ratio. It was not easy, since manufacturers present new modes of flat bar road bikesevery year. We made an unbiased review and used only important factors, such as prices, materials, weights, and many other things.
What should be the warranty period for a good flat bar road bikes?
You should buy flat bar road bikesfrom brands with customer-friendly warranty policy. Trustworthy flat bar road bikes manufacturers offer two-year or even longer warranty period. You would not have any problems in case of any issues — simply take a broken product to the service center to get it replaced or fixed.
What warranty period is considered optimal for flat bar road bikes?
In the most cases, two-year long warranty period is considered as optimal for flat bar road bikes. flat bar road bikeshave a tendency to lose their quality with time. Replacing old flat bar road bikeswith a new model is a much better option than an overpriced lifetime warranty.
Should I get a flat bar road bikes with a lifetime warranty?
Companies that make flat bar road bikesoffer all kinds of warranties for any taste. Usually, cheap models have only a 6-month warranty or do not have it at all. Average users recommend choosing a flat bar road bikes with a two-year warranty, but we believe that the five-year warranty is much better and safer. At the same time, our team would not recommend you to buy models with a lifetime warranty since the vast majority of them is significantly overpriced.
Do I need to worry when buying a flat bar road bikes online?
Nowadays, online shopping is completely safe. In fact, it might even be safer than regular shopping, since you do not have to leave your home to buy products you need. There is nothing dangerous in buying flat bar road bikes. After all, you can always get a refund if you will not like the model you bought or you received it in a malfunctioning condition.
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