Originally Posted by
ArgoMan
let me just clarify, so everyone understands. Road biking is the best, and it's dangerous. i just can't afford to go down. So many people rely on me. My monthly nut is HUGE. It would be a disaster if I were to suffer a major injury. I purposely avoid all busy roads for that reason. So when I read something about a carbon component snapping mid-ride, I have a hard time shaking the possibility. I know this is a bit paranoid. To the end, I'm gonna get carbon post and bars from a known, reputable brand and spend the cabbage.
Agree, have to have confidence in what's under you. An example, my favorite road bar of all time is the 3T Superergo LTD (before that the Ergonova). There has been a significant issue with counterfeit 3T bars, especially back in the Ergonova days. I now only order directly from 3T. A price hit but a piece of mind savings. A reputable source is the only way I would ride CF bars.
That said when I mention flex in the Zipp SL seat post it's not in a concerning way, at least for me at 77Kg. I like the road feel vs their AL post.