lala
03-16-04, 11:21 AM
I just picked up a set of Easton EC90 Carbon Road Bars.
Any tips on taking care of them?
Any tips on taking care of them?
General Cycling Discussion - carbon fiber road bars
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khuon
03-16-04, 11:54 AM
Don't overtighten the faceplate to your stem. Don't use clip-on aerobars. If you have an older model EC90, you may need to place some sort of "friction enhancement" in the clamp area so it won't slip. Easton used to supply a sandpaper-like shim I believe. Check the bar for cracks after a major crash. Be careful not to scratch the surface. Since bartape will go over most of the bar (at least the red area :)), you shouldn't have to worry about it much except when installing stuff and doing maintenance. There is unfortunately only one recommended position for placement of the brake-lever clamp. I use a conductivity test with a multimeter to monitor basic health of the bar by measuring and keeping track of the resistance from one end of the bar to the other. Actually I do this at strategic points across the entire bike since my frame, fork and seatpost are also carbon fibre.
lala
03-16-04, 12:03 PM
Thanks, Khuon! I won the bars on ebay (they are new) and i rather didn't expect it! How often do you do your conductivity test? only after crashes? :)
I use a conductivity test with a multimeter to monitor basic health of the bar by measuring and keeping track of the resistance from one end of the bar to the other. Actually I do this at strategic points across the entire bike since my frame, fork and seatpost are also carbon fibre.
I use a conductivity test with a multimeter to monitor basic health of the bar by measuring and keeping track of the resistance from one end of the bar to the other. Actually I do this at strategic points across the entire bike since my frame, fork and seatpost are also carbon fibre.
khuon
03-16-04, 01:15 PM
Thanks, Khuon! I won the bars on ebay (they are new) and i rather didn't expect it! How often do you do your conductivity test? only after crashes? :)
I usually do it as part of a regular weekly checkup or whenever I've cleaned my bike.
I try and maintain a standard environment when I do the test. In other words, I will usually clean the bike first and let it dry out for a day or so. I will also try and do it during relatively the same level of air humidity or at least compare the numbers for measurements between similar environmental conditions. I keep a record. I also test at exactly the same points and if there's a gross variation, I go hunting and do a deeper inspection.
I usually do it as part of a regular weekly checkup or whenever I've cleaned my bike.
I try and maintain a standard environment when I do the test. In other words, I will usually clean the bike first and let it dry out for a day or so. I will also try and do it during relatively the same level of air humidity or at least compare the numbers for measurements between similar environmental conditions. I keep a record. I also test at exactly the same points and if there's a gross variation, I go hunting and do a deeper inspection.
khuon
03-16-04, 01:28 PM
BTW, you can find installation instructions on Easton's website (http://www.eastonbike.com/downloadable_files/instal_instr/bar-EN.pdf).