Insights
Cockpit
Where the hands go, and how far forward riders were willing to lean.
Based on the 159 setups we documented, of 181 entrants; the other 22 have no record.
Handlebar type
- Dropbar 155 · 98%
- Flatbar 3 · 2%
1 setups have no handlebar recorded.
Drop bars are the main choice, providing multiple hand positions for over 1500 km.
Restbar adoption
73%
116 of 159 riders
- With restbars 116 · 73%
- Without 43 · 27%
Clip-on restbars provide extra leaning positions to the rider, with a significant weight penalty worth considering.
Restbar brands
Restbars bolted-on that we could identify.
Restbars by bike type
Gravel 78% 32/41
Road 75% 81/108
Fixed Gear 0% 0/3