ENVE Road Handlebar

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the ENVE Road Handlebar and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 87 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.7 stars 
Expert Rating: 3.5 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 32

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Lightweight and a great finish.
  • The short-reach design makes it easy to comfortably reach the handlebars.
  • Consists of bar tape encasing the end-cap design for functionality.
  • Absorbs vibrations from the road to promote a smooth ride.
  • Aids in organizing cables for a cleaner look and design.
  • Features new low-profile black logos for style.

Expert Reviews

  • The curve of the drop is consistent, and makes it easier for the cyclist to reach the levers.
  • The integrated end-caps make it easier to start a bar wrap.
  • The slight rise on the tops aid in providing more comfort.
  • The tops are oval-shaped, so you can easily rest your palms on the handlebar while using.
  • Easy to run a cable through the handlebars, with the routing on the front and back of the tops.
  • Provides ample stiffness and comfort, combining both qualities into one product.
  • Able to easily move your hands from the hoods to the drops quickly and efficiently.
  • Compatible with Shimano’s bar end junction boxes, providing versatility and functionality.
  • The newest version is designed for internal wiring, enhancing the efficiency of this handlebar.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  •  The bar could use tick marks on the mounts to help you more easily adjust the angle of the bar so that the shifters are in the same position.
  • Expensive, but worth the price.

Expert Reviews

  • Lack of adjustment marks in the area for the brake levers.

Summary:

The ENVE Road Handlebar is a lightweight, comfortable, and functional product that makes it easy to rest your hands on the bar, easier to start a bar wrap, and easier to run cables, showing the overall functionality and efficiency of this handlebar. The consistently high reviews and consistent curve of the bar make for a high-level product that is suitable for any level of cyclist.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1, 2, 3, 4.