I don´t do music so no bars for me (except when I need a drink). I work with timecode.
I have a project. I set up needed cycle markers, add text (the line talent must replace). Have sync selection selected in the markers prefs. Then I can loop what ever cycle marker that is chosen. I choose which cycle marker I want from cycle marker window and start looping…
One question… Does your locators move to the start and end of the chosen loop when you select a loop?