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01-01-02 | 01:01 PM

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velocipedio

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From: living in the moment

Bikes: 2005 Litespeed Teramo, 2000 Marinoni Leggero, 2001 Kona Major Jake (with Campy Centaur), 1997 Specialized S-Works M2, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper

I don't think you'll notice THAT much difference in the handling, except that the alu bar may be marginally stiffer. It has been my experience that the stem has a greater impact on handling than handlebar material. I rode with a Ti stem for about a week this summe, and I felt a distinct springiness on climbs and in sprints.

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