View Poll Results: Are carbon bars worth the money?
Hell ya.
14
63.64%
No way.
8
36.36%
Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll
Carbon bars .... worth it?
08-04-04 | 02:45 PM
#3
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 552
Likes: 0
From: Suburban Detroit
Yep, I got 'em and I like 'em. My bike is no lightweight, and I didn't get them for that. I like the way they damp the high frequency vibes that will really fatigue your wrists and hands over time.
08-04-04 | 03:03 PM
#5
Work hard, Play hard
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,596
Likes: 0
From: San Diego, California
Bikes: Cannondale super V 500, Bianchi Piaggio(hopefully getting a new road bike when I get some money)
I got my bars as a gift and I like them. Don't really notice any vibration damping as I don't pay attention to that kind of stuff when im riding my mtn bike but they do look cool
08-04-04 | 03:14 PM
#6
I drink your MILKSHAKE
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 15,061
Likes: 3
From: St. Petersburg, FL
Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity
I like mine, but they aren't your average carbon bars https://www.maxmcomponents.com/pages/handlebars.html
__________________
08-04-04 | 03:16 PM
#7
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 353
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Raiyn
I like mine, but they aren't your average carbon bars https://www.maxmcomponents.com/pages/handlebars.html
08-04-04 | 03:22 PM
#8
I drink your MILKSHAKE
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 15,061
Likes: 3
From: St. Petersburg, FL
Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity
I got them on a special pro deal for $40 but here's a link https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...p?category=367
__________________
08-04-04 | 04:57 PM
#9
Cyclocrosser.
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 351
Likes: 0
From: Unit Zero
Bikes: '04 Marin Nail Trail, '04 Haro V-3, '05 Soul Monk
Originally Posted by Raiyn
I got them on a special pro deal for $40 but here's a link https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...p?category=367
I just called them! That's pretty cheap compared to some other bars! And they look really good too! Question though; Are those decals on the bars or are they painted? I would have to either change the decals or paint mine. x_X Those are extreme paint jobs.
08-05-04 | 12:36 AM
#10
I drink your MILKSHAKE
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 15,061
Likes: 3
From: St. Petersburg, FL
Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity
Originally Posted by Phiber
Retail they run about 110. I just called them! That's pretty cheap compared to some other bars! And they look really good too! Question though; Are those decals on the bars or are they painted? I would have to either change the decals or paint mine. x_X Those are extreme paint jobs.
I just called them! That's pretty cheap compared to some other bars! And they look really good too! Question though; Are those decals on the bars or are they painted? I would have to either change the decals or paint mine. x_X Those are extreme paint jobs.
__________________
08-05-04 | 12:46 AM
#11
DEADBEEF
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 12,234
Likes: 10
From: Catching his breath alongside a road near Seattle, WA USA
Bikes: 1999 K2 OzM, 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte
I have Easton CT2 (now renamed EC70) carbon bars and they've survived plenty of crashes. I do like the high-frequency damping on fast fireroads. I do not recommend them for more hardcore freeriding though. I mainly ride XC.
__________________
1999 K2 OzM
2001 Aegis Aro Svelte
"Be liberal in what you accept, and conservative in what you send." -- Jon Postel, RFC1122
1999 K2 OzM
2001 Aegis Aro Svelte"Be liberal in what you accept, and conservative in what you send." -- Jon Postel, RFC1122
08-05-04 | 11:25 AM
#13
Cyclocrosser.
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 351
Likes: 0
From: Unit Zero
Bikes: '04 Marin Nail Trail, '04 Haro V-3, '05 Soul Monk
Originally Posted by Raiyn
They're painted. I have the Silver / blue version on both bikes - although I've wrapped the commuter bike's in electrical tape to avoid casual glances. Why the concern? The Red Yellow would tie in nicely with the yellow lettering on your rig.
No yellow lettering there; in fact, the whole thing is more of a gunmetal colour.I wonder if I could get them to sell me an unpainted one.
08-05-04 | 11:47 AM
#14
Member
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
I've got a carbon bar on a trials bike - it has taken quite a beating getting dropped on rocks, etc. No complaints, and at 220g for a bar that's stiffer than most alloy bars twice its weight, I love 'em. (Easton Monkeylite DH - $120). I'd highly recommend the Monkeylite XC's for just about anybody.
08-05-04 | 10:49 PM
#15
I drink your MILKSHAKE
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 15,061
Likes: 3
From: St. Petersburg, FL
Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity
Originally Posted by Phiber
This would be for my Nail Trail. No yellow lettering there; in fact, the whole thing is more of a gunmetal colour.
I wonder if I could get them to sell me an unpainted one.
No yellow lettering there; in fact, the whole thing is more of a gunmetal colour.I wonder if I could get them to sell me an unpainted one.
The silver / blue version when installed is no big deal as you can see in the pic below. The majority of the non logo color is under the stem cap and the grips / control area so it's really a non issue.
__________________
08-09-04 | 12:20 AM
#19
I drink your MILKSHAKE
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 15,061
Likes: 3
From: St. Petersburg, FL
Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity
Originally Posted by JrXCracer
no i just hate stuff that sucks and stuff that u don't need
__________________
08-09-04 | 12:22 AM
#20
DEADBEEF
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 12,234
Likes: 10
From: Catching his breath alongside a road near Seattle, WA USA
Bikes: 1999 K2 OzM, 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte
Originally Posted by JrXCracer
no i just hate stuff that sucks and stuff that u don't need
__________________
1999 K2 OzM 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte
"Be liberal in what you accept, and conservative in what you send." -- Jon Postel, RFC1122
1999 K2 OzM
2001 Aegis Aro Svelte"Be liberal in what you accept, and conservative in what you send." -- Jon Postel, RFC1122
08-09-04 | 12:25 AM
#21
I drink your MILKSHAKE
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 15,061
Likes: 3
From: St. Petersburg, FL
Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity
Originally Posted by khuon
I'm glad you posted such a qualified opinion and I'm equally glad you're here to tell me exactly what I need.
__________________
08-09-04 | 07:27 AM
#23
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 607
Likes: 0
From: Arkansas
Bikes: Giant OCR1/Specialized Epic
Originally Posted by khuon
I have Easton CT2 (now renamed EC70) carbon bars and they've survived plenty of crashes. I do like the high-frequency damping on fast fireroads. I do not recommend them for more hardcore freeriding though. I mainly ride XC.
