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gw
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 Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:49 pm Post subject: Bars Carbon or Alloy??? |
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Hi all
I'm in the market for a shiny new set of bars (as well as a stem) & I was wondering whether I should go Carbon or Alloy for the bars???? Hmmmmmm choices !!!!
I have heard some Carbon horror stories so come on chaps what are you thoughts??
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Chris
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I've seen 2 alloy mountain bars snap and 0 carbon bars
carbon road bars seem snappy but i've had my carbon bar for 7 years now and it's still going strong! Its an Easton Monkeylite
The new superlight crank bros carbon bars look nice - with matching stems!
Set you back a few quid tho!
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Simon
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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I've broken a lot of (admittedly second hand) alloy stuff this year, so I think you should go for carbon if you can afford it.
But whatever you buy, keep an eye on it for stress-marks and cracks, and consider replacing anything alloy after 3 years or so if you ride a lot.
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gw
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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Ok Im sold, order just gone in for a shiny new set of carbon bars 
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Chris
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gw
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Ritchey WCS riser
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