Graphite handlebars
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Graphite handlebars
I recently picked up some graphite handlebars for $5 at a local shop. They're used, clearly, but in perfect condition. I want to sell them, in expectation that I could make some money. I'm new to biking and have no idea how much these should go for. The brand on the bars is a lowercase "i" with a swoop around it. What is that? They say "7075" 46cm CTC. Any help here? Are these carbon? Graphite another term for carbon fiber?
thanks
thanks
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From: NorCal
Bikes: 2001 Trek OCLV, 1986 Trek 560 Reynolds 531c
Icon was the Trek house brand for various parts on the Trek line in the late 90's-early 00's. The CPSC issued a recall on Icon Graphite stems (which were actually aluminum, and not carbon) for several bikes in the 1999 model year. Nothing wrong with the Icon Graphite branded 'bars, though. Still, shortly after the recall, Trek worked out a deal with Bontrager to supply the non-Shimano bits for their bikes. The Icon line vanished.
I'm guessin' that $5 would be about what someone would pay for your 'bars too.
I'm guessin' that $5 would be about what someone would pay for your 'bars too.





