EXS AEROVER - The BEST Chinese 1-Piece Cockpit Money Can Buy?
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
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Fun Fact: The Aerover cockpit used to retail for only $400 USD up until they become popular on UA-cam. Now they are $450.
That is not fun
@@justinharder1257 NOT FUN.
They are totally sold out above all
@@SamuelBlackMetalRider Sadly this pricing scheme is quite common these days.
@@PatrickLino same for the AVIANS handlebars… i wish I had bought some last Spring when they were still available 😢
Love mine. Super stiff, aero, light, makes any bike look better!
I didn't even notice the subtle outward sweep at the drops.
Hey Pat, your rig is looking hot with the Hyper wheels & so much better when the bar is installed 🔥
@@Dali6266 Zoom zoom!
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Wicked! Great value for the price.
I have them in a 380/90 stem on my blackheart road ti and love them with also craft 40-45 wheelset my bike titanium with pedals ti cages and the garmin mount front and rear 17.4 pounds and bike flies..great cockpit
You have these bars, the Blackheart Road Ti, and CRW wheels??? Man that has to be one of the most comfortable but fast bikes around!
Very nice looking, honestly if these ever came in stock in any of the 36cm widths id be tempted. Cable routing is perfect looking
@@galenkehler already installed! Will report back soon
I feel like there is room/demand in the market for more Chinese companies to start pumping out high quality bar/stem units.
We've got bike companies like Canyon who won't budge on the way they sell bikes with only one stem length - and often it's not even possible for a customer to buy a bar/stem unit from them for their bike.
Tell yourself they will make you faster (may just, since they are more aero) as motivation to do the upgrade. When setting up my bike i purchased some quick link adaptors which make it easier to make changes to the cockpit. Worse case you need only change the hose at the stem where the adaptors sit. They are Q-Connector SpeedLink Bicycle Brake Hydraulic Coupler from Zenocyle. Should also make things easier if you are traveling with the bike and need to disconnect the handlebar/stem
Wicked thanks for the suggestion! I was able to install the bars with just barely enough cables. We are good to gooo, but of course it’s raining here now lol
Glad you got one its the best 1 piece but just so hard to get. I have one too and would rate it 7/10 there just are not any better options as big vendors slowly engage with the demand. The big vendors generally don't make narrow sizes yet while only supporting a very limited number of bikes with the needed spacers all while charging crazy money with bad stock availability.
You likely will find it is noticeably less stiff than a two part while fit and internal finish is good but not the best. The two bottom rubber covers protrude too much and are annoying but the holes can be vinyl wrapped over easily.
The future is super narrow and for that you still need 2 part. I asked EXS and they currently do not plan to make any super narrow bars until at least the next gen of road Shimano.
Currently installing now. I will report back hopefully end of the week.
I have it in venge and sl7. It is great. Very stiff and look awsome. you need to pay attention to the length of the stem becouse bar reach is 70 not 75 or 80 like in specialized stem
Yup I mentioned that in video. Also keep in mind the effective overall reach of the stem on integrated cockpits is always longer than the advertised length. It's just the way these brands take measurements. So a 140mm stem length cockpit is more like 150mm, which more than compensates for the 5mm reduced bar reach.
@@PatrickLino Hey Patrick, love your conent and recently watched your podcast on the Nero show. I am currently riding 90mm stem by 38 mm bar width. If I go for the EXS handlebar, should I get the 100mm by 38mm ?
That colour on that bike is a head turner!
Thatnks!
Due to the high demand of these handlebars currently, there is no incentive for EXS to either keep these bars in stock or do pre-orders. And I suspect EXS will continue to (purposely) create artificial demand. Similar to the way Nike/Jordan Brand release their shoes in limited batches.
That should have been your clickbait title. The Jordan Brand of Handlebars
@@ISpitHotFire Hahaha it's not too late!
hydraulic hose length anxiety! when i finally got my cockpit and swapped out my 2 piece bar/stem i was rewarded with literally the exact bare minimum hose length i needed to get the job done despite (what i believed to be!) adequate planning on the temp 2 piece install. Needless to say new hoses will be required if/when i have to change headset bearings!
I kept my hoses just long enough for this very reason. I'm just praying I saved enough, since the effective reach is slightly longer now.
I'm really surprised no one has made a decent coupler/extender system for this purpose
@@PatrickLino that was exactly my issue too!
@@TheBassallyear100 worst case scenario is use the existing rear on front and buy a new rear hose.
@@TheBassallyear100 UPDATE: I cut and reinstalled the hydraulic cables. I literally just barely had enough cable left to use the EXS bars haha. And I mean BARELY.
Was trying to get my hands on these for so long. Glad to see you got yourself a set 🫶
I paid full price, so I'd like to think I'm just a regular customer. But who knows if they seen my social media and UA-cam in order to "expedite" me a pair. Because my handlebar spec I imagine isn't very popular.
I’ve been trying to get some for months now no luck yet . 🔥🔥🔥
What size?
Same, been checking for months. Looking for 380x130
@@PatrickLino I’m looking for 38 x 100
Hey man, wondering how long did you have to wait to get them delivered? I need them soon for a trip just wanna make sure of the timeline!
Howdy doody! Once I paid the invoice I'd say around two weeks delivery.
I like how they come with a really short reach
Which is why I needed a 140m haha
I wish someone made an integrated bar/stem over 140mm. Lots of pros could use them and even they don't get them. There are riders running 170s.
This would fit me ok if it had an 80mm reach
For a winter project Im tempted to build a bike with a super long reach. Ali Express sells alloy stems from 150 to 170 that seem to be durable. In fact I met a crit racer who uses like 160 that you can buy on AliX
@PatrickLino I have a 150 KCNC I'm quite happy with. I run a carbon Zipp 140 -12d on my Domane with Easton bars with 85mm reach for my main bike. I'm not a huge fan of the bars but it gets me most that reach I want. I'd really like a 100mm reach bar for riding the tops chilling on long climbs. I'm really never feeling overreached on the long end, but having a wide window from the tops to the hoods would be ideal. Speeco has a custom bar I may buy at some point but I'd hate to buy without riding it first
First thing….check the “back stabber” song. Great song 👍 question: how is the quality of the decals? Still happy?
Decals are decals. Just be careful when wiping the frame down.
Hey man, great video. I'm considering these bars myself for a new SuperSix build I'm doing. Do you happen to know the stem angle on the Aerover handlebar? I'm hoping it's less aggressive that -10 deg than I've seen on other options like the Farsport F1s.
Thanks for watching. EXS website listed the stem angle at -10 ❤
Old video but does aerover come with non-titanium computer mount or is it an additional cost?
There’s no option to tell them the spacer you need for your bike. How did you get the correct spacer for your SL8? How’s the comfort?
I contacted them via IG/email prior to ordered. Not exactly efficient, but it worked.
Hello Patrick, today, which bike do you like the most in terms of aesthetics and performance of all the ones you have owned? thank you and sorry for my english
@@FullVatios Tarmac SL8, no question.
Bigrock one is more endorsed by local Chinese cyclists
Anyhow, both are great options
What is Bigrock?
@@PatrickLino combination of XDS X Lab frameset, Bigrock handlebar, Upvine wheelset and Magene powermeter are quite popular for local mid price build.
Winspace n hyper are cctually not as popular as in overseas, because of how they do marketing, tbh I do not agree on their business model of ignoring local market.
@@ShingHongIp Thanks!
How much stack spacers does it come with? Looks like maybe 40mm+ or so?!
Correct.
There is new Venge on horizontal are you planning to review it ?
No clue. I’m a nobody lol
Nice review, but why are riders so enthusiastic about 1 piece bar & stem combo's? Best thing ever are "AFFORDABLE" Separate bars & stems that are much easier to replace when the bar breaks. A couple ounces will never be felt!
Cycling is not a sport of virtuous and shrewd bike purchases. Despite whatever delusion we may have. Consumers care about aesthetics and how it makes them feel. But you already knew this haha...
1 part is a nice finishing part but in my opinion should never be sold stock on any bike as fit is far more important. Honestly its mostly aesthetics, clean routing, and stiffness to weight as they are overall less stiff in my experience.
You also get the center of the bar as a place to rest your wrists or forearm when holding a bike computer in a tt like tuck but that's super niche and not exactly the safest way to ride.
@@otterspacejamall great points right there
This is why I buy a frame and build it up. For example - I can’t het a 165mm crank on a size L 58 bike. I have a particular saddle and handlebar/stem combination that I prefer. I have preferences for wheels and tires.
And on the other hand why are riders so stubborn and refuse to upgrade to a one piece bar/stem?
One less moving part, one less area of concern.
But I get where you are coming from; since it doesn’t really matter given that it’s the mechanic who has to deal with it anyway. My mechanic does all bike related work on my bikes, so having a more troublesome separate stem/bar is irrelevant since it’s my mechanic who has to deal with it anyway, not me lol! 😂😂
Just throw the bike to the mechanic for any maintenance work, and pick it up the following week once done. Doesn’t get any simpler than that. In the meantime, just ride your other bikes while you wait,
Nice. They look like the new cannondale integrated handle bars…
Those MOMO ones? Actually yeah they do haha
Collins Way
They’re just never in stock! 😢
Shoot them a message on IG!
nice! i have been patiently waiting for an EXS in my size on my cervelo soloist.. in the meantime i did get to 6.9kg with pedals, bottle cages, and computer mount. :) btw, do you have plans to keep the 140mm SL7 Stem? if not, i would be very interested in purchasing it from you. 140's are hard to find second hand
140mm stem are hard to find period haha
Hey Patty, just wondering what saddle height do you run? 140mm stem and only one spacer under the stem curious why you don't run a 58 for the extra reach and slam it?
@@_nico3320 I don’t slam it because I’d have to cut the steer tube/chimney. And I’ll eventually be reselling the frame.
Patrick, How tall are you? I see you have a 56 SL8 and now running 140mm stem. I'm about to get an SL8 in size 56 and am in contact with EXS. I am thinking of 110x400 based on my current setup. BMC Teammachine with 110x400 Ritchey bar/stem combo. Thanks in advance!
I'm 6 feet tall. Short torso, average length legs, but very wide wingspan. And quite flexible too. I'm always in search of more reach not too look pro, but because my professional bike fitter told me so LoL. I find a longer reach significantly more comfortable for my riding dynamics.
will the exs fit the giant propel 2023
Yes. But best practice is to always contact the company directly, or check the website to be 100% sure 👍🏾
@PatrickLino Sir can you make a video how to install exs handlebar in giant propel thankyou.
@@kilvensalazar3818 I have these on my SL8 not my Propel. Contact EXS as they have specific instructions for you.
I’m curious what the width is on the drops? When I went to 38s I found my knees hit the drops on climbs. Because they were alloy I was able to flare them to 42. But I’m looking for a carbon set.
38 in the drops too. There are couple of aftermarket brands offering flared bars.
It has a very minor flare of +20mm center to center at the drops vs the clamps. Following the bar curve with slightly bent in levers gives around -20mm at the hoods hand position.
@@otterspacejam yo can you please post this in a separate comment for visibility? Thanks!
@@PatrickLino how is possible 38 in drop? If is top 38 cm so bottom/on drop must be 40cm there is not other option on side
@@mariusz3722 correct. I made a mistake in the video lol
what do you think of the Seka spear?
@@cenkuluisik6656 haven’t ridden it
@@PatrickLino it is very expensive unfortunately but It seems like its "first" chinese bike with Windtunnel testing you know. but it seems that aero isnt everything you know its much more whole feeling of bike which I feel like its not so good from chinese bikes after you reviewed the giant propel and tarmac sl8 pro
@@cenkuluisik6656 Patrick has been clear based on his experience if he had to choose (again) between the Giant and the Tavello, his choice would be the Tavelo. Have had my eye on seka for awhile. I have no doubt its worth its price tag (seka 2100 with integrated handlebar/stem, aero bottle cages: Tarmac SL8 Pro at a little over 4K with same), hence my decision to purchase the spear.. You should take a look at Cam Nicols review of the seka exceed RDC (version before the spear)
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I put the EXS Aerover straight onto my SL8 10r Frameset when I built it. So it will be interesting to hear how it compares to your current setup. I find my SL8 a little harsher on the front than my SL6 and wonder if it's the cockpit.
Will report back soon!
No novatoride ospw on the tarmac sl8?
There's a reason for that...
Aarh, i am waiting for my Airover to come in anytime, also I have the N06 wheels in order ,😂
@@adp1810 Man you are balling out hahaha
Seems like an expensive cockpit for a chinese brand, usually they would be cheaper.
@@sinnaru6286 What is a fair price for these, do you reckon?
if anyone wants a 36x110, you can buy mine for $600 :)
Only cause I switched to Rovals for my SL8.
I am trying to decide between EXS handlbar and Roval's.. how do you find yours so far ?
@ they are both amazing bars. EXS is -10 degrees and roval is -6. I’d pay more attention to fit cause ride feel won’t be that noticeable between them.