clydesdale and carbon bars
12-14-09, 09:35 AM
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clydesdale and carbon bars
I'd really like to get me some Monkey Lite XC bars, but I'm a little worried as I'm about 200# and I ride rigid. I've seen some reviews on mtbr that say they're strong enough for a big guy but I just have a hard time believing that a clydesdale on a rigid with those bars is a good idea. Anyone else here have real life experience as a big dude [on rigid] with these bars.
As a side note, I realize I could go with the DH version of this bar and it'd still be a little lighter than my stock bar, and I'd get the feel of carbon. It would just be nice to be able to get away with the lighter xc bar.
As a side note, I realize I could go with the DH version of this bar and it'd still be a little lighter than my stock bar, and I'd get the feel of carbon. It would just be nice to be able to get away with the lighter xc bar.
12-14-09, 07:03 PM
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i'm 175# and have front suspension and carbon bars scare me.
im not so much afraid of the bar breaking as i am the thought of spending $75-150 to plant my face into a steerer tube. (i can do that for free)
im not so much afraid of the bar breaking as i am the thought of spending $75-150 to plant my face into a steerer tube. (i can do that for free)
12-14-09, 08:39 PM
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The weight savings and bling factor are not worth the dental work to me. Im a clyde and don't buy carbon bars. What would you save?
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Somethings don't mix and two of those are Clydesdale and lightweight parts. Only thing I can relate to you is that I have a Tandem that is ridden agressively offroad. We have to use a lot of Downhill spec parts on this bike as "standard" quality does not stand up to the punishment.
Now if there is a Top Downhiller using C.F.Bars then find out what he is using and then empty your wallet to get the same pair that he uses.
Now if there is a Top Downhiller using C.F.Bars then find out what he is using and then empty your wallet to get the same pair that he uses.
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