The Spcycle HB-068 is a carbon integrated handlebar with rest bars, offering a modular system similar to Canyon at a lower price. It provides good value and customization, but has some fitting and routing limitations. Overall, it's a popular choice for long-distance gravel riding.
Pros
- Good value and performance for the price; more affordable than comparable alternatives like Canyon, Black Inc, or Aero Plug systems12
- Full integrated cable routing for a clean look (except rest bar cables)1
- Adjustable armrest height and grip angle for customization1
- Supports both mechanical and electronic groupsets (mechanical after modification)1
- Rest bars are very useful for multi-day long-distance riding (hundreds of km per day)2
- Direct sales and long-term support through forums like Chinertown, building trust2
- Virtually no alternative at the ~300€ price point for an aero integrated handlebar with rest bars2
Cons
- Fitting issues with non-Spcycle frames: top cap cover may protrude, gap tolerances are borderline, and wedge issues caused build delays2
- Cable routing for rest bar cables not fully integrated; cables must be routed externally under bar tape2
- Heavy weight: 410g in 380-120mm version (claimed complete setup 930g±20g, but bar alone 325-350g)2
- Backsweep design reduces effective stem length by approximately 16.7-25mm, which cannot be adjusted2
- Initial width options too wide (44-46cm) for modern preferences; limited narrow width availability with longer stems1
- Garmin mount position awkward and tight between grips1
- No holes for semi-integrated cable routing (e.g., unlike Avian Canary II)2
Key Facts
- Weight: complete setup 930g±20g; bar alone approximately 325-350g (claimed); one source reports 410g for 380-120mm version12
- Made of T1000 carbon fiber and aluminum alloy, with monocoque mold manufacturing1
- Available widths 380-460mm (after modification) with 16-degree flare, stem lengths 60-120mm, reach 69mm, drop 116mm, 1-1/8" steerer clamp1
- 85-degree backsweep design reduces effective stem length by approximately 16.7-25mm, which cannot be adjusted2
- No holes for semi-integrated cable routing; rest bar cables not fully integrated, requiring external routing under bar tape2
- Price approximately 300€ during sales (or $308 including shipping to Germany), significantly cheaper than alternatives like Canyon (≈1000€), Black Inc (≈1000€), or Aero Plug systems (over 500€)21
- Newer version HB-069 features adjustable rest bars, while HB-068 has fixed rest bars; handlebar base is the same2
Reviews & Ratings
The Spcycle HB-068 is an aero carbon gravel bike handlebar with full hidden cable routing and integrated rest bars. Users describe it as a Chinese-made alternative to Canyon's modular system, offering similar functionality at a lower price point. It's designed for long-distance riding with quick-mount rest bars for position reproducibility. The product is seen as a specialized component with limited alternatives in the market. A newer version, the HB-069, features adjustable rest bars. However, users have reported fitting issues with non-Spcycle frames, including protruding top cap covers and borderline gap tolerances, as well as weight (410g for 380-120mm) and incomplete cable routing for rest bars. Despite these drawbacks, it remains a popular choice due to its unique feature set and price.
AI Summary
Pros
- Good quality and positive reviews for Spcycle products, with reliable customer service
- More affordable than comparable alternatives like Canyon, Black Inc, or Aero Plug systems
- Direct sales and long-term support through forums like Chinertown, building trust
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Cons
- Considered overpriced or too ambitious at current pricing
- Limited alternatives available for aero LVE with rest bars, creating dependency
- Backsweep design reduces effective stem length by approximately 16.7-25mm, which cannot be adjusted
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Key Points
- Carbon material construction
- Full hidden cable routing
- Integrated rest bars for quick mounting
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The Spcycle HB-068 is an aero carbon gravel handlebar with integrated armrests and full hidden cable routing. It's made from T1000 carbon fiber and aluminum alloy, with a matte finish. Available widths range from 380-460mm (after modification) with 16-degree flare, stem lengths from 60-120mm, reach of 69mm, drop of 116mm, and 1-1/8" steerer clamp. Weight is approximately 930g complete or 325-350g for the bar alone. Price is around $308 including shipping to Germany. It supports computer mounts, mechanical groupsets (after modification), and adjustable armrest height/angle.
AI Summary
Pros
- Good value and performance for the price
- Full integrated cable routing for clean look
- Adjustable armrest height and grip angle for customization
more pros in the review
Cons
- Initial width options too wide (44-46cm) for modern preferences
- Limited narrow width availability with longer stems
- Garmin mount position awkward and tight between grips
Key Points
- T1000 Carbon Fiber construction
- Monocoque mold manufacturing
- 16-degree flare for gravel riding
more key points in the review
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Spcycle HB-068 Aero Carbon Gravel Bike Handlebar Full Hidden Cable Road Integrated Handlebar With Rest Bar
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