Originally Posted by
goraman
I am looking at a 27.2 seat post and and some flat bars with a built in riser.
What should I know,
I am both new to and scared of carbon fiber.
Originally Posted by
clydeosaur
I'm bigger than you, trust me, your size isn't an issue. I've been running carbon post, bars, fork, etc... for quite a few years. Like any other material, you use it correctly, maintain it and it will do well.
Originally Posted by
spdracr39
I have a carbon seat post and it was cracked I rode it anyway and I didn't die or explode. It is just as good as any other material and lighter.
Big guy here, and dittoes to all the pro-carbon replies above. Last year I crashed and my bike handlebars landed hard on the right side. That drop then slightly flexed with weight on it. I continued to ride the handlebars for a couple days, around 10 miles, avoiding that right hand drop even though it continued to support my weight until I could get to a shop and get a replacement. See picture below.
Those handlebars are amazingly light.