Originally Posted by
Anthony.L
Why would the stem not work? As long as the center diameter of both bars is 31.8mm then the stem will work with them. With that said I'm liking the Easton EC90 carbon bars so much my next purchase is going to be the Easton EC90SL carbon stem.
It is likely that certain people were just being overly cautious, but I have seen it suggested more than once that if one has a carbon handlebar, they need a "carbon friendly" stem that won't crush the handlebar.
I really don't know if there is anything to this or not.