Originally Posted by
xrazer
I am in the market for new bars and have found the shape I like in a carbon bar, the Easton EC90 SLX3. I am hesitant to spend the money on carbon bars due to possible crash damage, but wonder if carbon really offers any other advantages like road shock dampening as advertised.
I have EC90 SLX3 on one of my bikes. They feel great. When I bought the frame the lbs had a deal on a full EC90 finishing kit which I couldn't resist. I also have the EC90 stem. I was actually quite surprised that the bar/ stem combination is stiffer then I expected.
The bike hasn't been crashed but it has been dropped and no, despite what you hear around here, they components didn't explode.
I also have Ritchey aluminium bars on another bike. The difference between the two as far as vibration is not really noticeable as there are many other factors at play (frame, stem, wheels etc.).
So do I like my carbon bars? yes. Would I pay a massive premium for them? probably not.