Short Reach flared bars with flatter ramps/transitions

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Recently switched from 80mm reach Easton bars to Teravail Radia (Salsa Cowbell) to try and bring the controls to a more natural hand position, but I’m not loving the ramp on the bars. It seems like any bar under 80mm that I can find has this same issue where the control location requires the bars to either not be level and/or running the controls more up. Both of which I find feels like it reduces the reach even more (even after a longer stem).

So just trying to see if anyone has found 12-16 degree flare bars with flatter tops compared to your Zipps, Salsa/Teravail, Ritchey’s of the world. I thought Deda might work but they have the same issue where the ramp is pretty steep.

These are with Sram D1 controls, if that helps.

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Is it Rival D1? Its very difficult to get a smooth transition with those levers, they’re just not the best shape - the rear part of the lever body is very chunky, so its hard to get it level. Those Zipp bars are normally a safe bet for a nice lever position with other levers. If budget allows, it’s worth considering upgrading to the new generation Rival E1 levers.

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Force D1, with the contact pad adjustment. I actually find it easier to make the D2 design work over the D1.