Insights
Cockpit
Where the hands go, and how far forward riders were willing to lean.
Based on the 178 setups we documented, of 200 entrants; the other 22 have no record.
Handlebar type
- Dropbar 170 · 97%
- Flatbar 5 · 3%
3 setups have no handlebar recorded.
Drop bars are the main choice, providing multiple hand positions for over 1500 km.
Restbar adoption
66%
117 of 178 riders
- With restbars 117 · 66%
- Without 61 · 34%
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
Road 71% 83/117
Fixed Gear 67% 2/3
Gravel 58% 31/53
Mountain Bike 25% 1/4