Specialized Expert Alloy Shallow bend road handlebar reviewed

Go-to handlebars if you like a curly drop

Expert Alloy Shallow Bend Handlebars
(Image credit: Specialized)
Cycling Weekly Verdict

A no-nonsense aluminium handlebar with a relatively competitive weight for its price, plenty of size options available and a round shape that will appeal to those who don't want the aero boost of a flat platform.

Reasons to buy
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    Inexpensive

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    Comfortable

Reasons to avoid
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    None!

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I first came across the Specialized Expert Alloy Shallow bend road handlebar fitted to the Amira road bike I bought back in 2012. 

Nine years later, this is still my go-to handlebar when it comes to seeking a comfortable, inexpensive and reliable solution for fitting out the steering department of a new bike. 

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