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Post by Richard on Oct 14, 2014 16:03:25 GMT
Prompted by discussion on STW re Chinese carbon
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doml
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Post by doml on Oct 14, 2014 16:16:39 GMT
Only cos I havent snapped the old fat bars, and cant justify the upgrade
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leed
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Post by leed on Oct 14, 2014 18:24:08 GMT
I've Chinese carbon drop bars on the cx (which is also Chinese carbon) all good so far, but I dont exactly cane it (well apart from when nutters take me down land rover and BKB!)
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Post by wobem on Oct 14, 2014 19:57:15 GMT
Was tempted the other day, But settled for alloy because of the price link
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leed
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Post by leed on Oct 14, 2014 20:09:08 GMT
Was tempted the other day, But settled for alloy because of the price linkWot no 35mm ones
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Post by Fishybob666 on Oct 14, 2014 22:14:35 GMT
I have carbon bars on most bikes. Light, strong, durable and more comfortable (especially on the rigid bikes). And with progress in materials and layup they are a lot stronger than alloy, these days you don't hear about bars breaking, at least not from proper brands.
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Post by markhehe on Oct 15, 2014 7:33:06 GMT
Yep, RF SixC on the Bird, and Thompson on the Yeti.
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Post by markhehe on Oct 15, 2014 7:35:25 GMT
Isn't it all about the width these days too? Anything less than 740 is, well simply not done. Right?
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Post by Richard on Oct 15, 2014 10:34:23 GMT
Isn't it all about the width these days too? Anything less than 740 is, well simply not done. Right? Oi! watch it Mark, that's tomorrow's poll
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Post by Richard on Oct 15, 2014 16:01:58 GMT
interesting comments above. I don't own any carbon bars, not through choice i just havent got around to them yet (just like i havent got around to 1 x 10 or 29 or 27.5 or 650B etc). But i dont have an issue with them. after all i have 3 sets of carbon forks on my various road bikes and have hit 50 mph/80kph on these so they don't hold me back. I'm also comfortable with my son descending the alps/pyrenees on his carbon forks. It was just an interesting topic that i drew from STW who were talking about 'cheap Chinese' carbon (and that can mean whatever you think). If you want to read the full blown STW thread on this with some forthright opinions as usual and have an hour or two to spare then check it out here: singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cheap-chinese-carbon-bars-and-titanium-skewers-any-good
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Post by Huey on Oct 17, 2014 13:11:33 GMT
But i dont have an issue with them. after all i have 3 sets of carbon forks on my various road bikes and have hit 50 mph/80kph on these so they don't hold me back. Mine hit a Volvo and the carbon was fine - instead they bent (a tiny bit) at the steerer joint. Well impressed (once I regained consciousness).
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Post by Lick my Ball Bag on Oct 17, 2014 13:39:45 GMT
ally all the way....for frame and bars....
apart from hardtails, which must be steel :-)
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dave
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Post by dave on Oct 17, 2014 13:59:23 GMT
I did see one roady pushing down stonecot hill with bike and half a drop handlebar in one hand and the snapped off half only attached by cables held in the other. I think the lesson there is to use a torque wrench or at least don't tighten too enthusiastically and do use carbon grease. However, I still find drop bars rotating in the clamp, which doesn't bode well, so have resolved not to get any more - you can get really light bling alu ones anyway.
I've used mostly Easton ec70 monkeylite carbon bars on mtbs since 2007. Very light and stiff and I haven't broken one yet, despite best efforts. I don't see the point in getting carbon unless they are going to be a lot lighter - many cheaper ones are not...
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Post by Richard on Oct 17, 2014 14:39:09 GMT
Hi Dave and welcome to Strava.
Zero miles but 1 KOMand 6 podiums? that's impressive...
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dave
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Post by dave on Oct 17, 2014 14:53:20 GMT
Oh dear, have my rides fallen off? I expect they'll be back tomorrow.
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