The German magazine Bike did a test on MTB carbon bars.
Ritchey came out as the big looser with big weaknesses.
The rise bar worse then the flat making me think a drop
bar would be even worse.

No reason to stay away from carbon bars, as long as you stay
clear of Ritchey Carbon components. Other than that I think
Ritchey has a great value for money. Just make sure it's not CF