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11-27-09, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ProEdgeBiker

What year were your CNT Bars Chelboed?

2009

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Originally Posted by ProEdgeBiker

Easton Bars are highly rated and proven to be stronger than their Alum Bars. I've been running Easton carbon for the past 5yrs or so, never had a problem.

The caveat is that Easton takes a brand new bar out of the package and tests it. I'm sure an un-marred CNT bar is strong....BUT:

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Originally Posted by chelboed

I too have read that claim. Here's my claim:
In a short time riding the EC70...little chips appear from thin air.

When those resin chips start to appear...my confidence deteriorates.

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Originally Posted by ProEdgeBiker

I've been running Easton carbon for the past 5yrs or so, never had a problem.

Don't take this the wrong way, but I have a sneaky notion that our riding styles vary slightly.

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Originally Posted by chelboed

I have never broken, nor have I ever seen...an EA70 bar break. My confidence lies in my experience.

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