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StanSeven 03-13-10 01:07 PM

FSA and Zipp

nathan84318 03-13-10 01:17 PM

easton ea90 and ec90 aero handlebars look hawt plus easton tape so i must be ocp/ocd

and therapy is not helping cuz im looking at an easton seatpost

DevDel 03-13-10 01:19 PM

I like to keep matching stems, posts, and bars on my bikes. It's a total waste of funds, but creates a more factory look instead of a cobbled parts bike look.

http://devdel.smugmug.com/Other/Peda..._E6gPQ-M-1.jpg

saba 03-13-10 01:44 PM

yes ritchey wcs carbon bits

mike868y 03-13-10 01:47 PM

Currently on profile designs/fuji. But when I build up my new bike, it will match :)

X-LinkedRider 03-13-10 01:50 PM

For functionality absolutely not, as many people find the combination of angles and lengths and looks to work better than a paired set. That being said, normally it does look nicer if it is with the stem/hb they are designed for.

Pretty sure my specialized is all specialized stuff but I just put Easton EA70 bars and stem on my giant this past winter. I am glad I went with the set as it does look nicer than anything else I could have picked out.

FreddyV 03-13-10 03:10 PM

Though if you REALLY want the looks, you could always sand the stem/bars/seatpost and give it a new coat of paint.

gvg45 03-13-10 04:02 PM


Originally Posted by mzeffex (Post 10520455)
That looks great.

Thanks. First time using 3T combo and so far I like'em.

sfgr415 03-13-10 05:37 PM

3T ARX Team and 3T Rotundo Pro

jdeane4 03-13-10 06:08 PM

I'm more particular about matching my seatpost and stem. I'm running Thomson post/stem and 3T Rotundo Pro bars. Mismatched stem/post look weird.

ahsposo 03-13-10 06:55 PM

This question from a guy who matches his socks by thickness...

thirdgenbird 03-13-10 07:01 PM


Originally Posted by ahsposo (Post 10522096)
This question from a guy who matches his socks by thickness...

i am currently wearing two identical socks, one is older than the other and its slightly less "compliant"... it drives me crazy!!!

Yaniel 03-13-10 07:04 PM


Originally Posted by thirdgenbird (Post 10522119)
i am currently wearing two identical socks, one is older than the other and its slightly less "compliant"... it drives me crazy!!!

doesn't everyone? when I can't find a match to a sock, the sock then gets sent to the chain cleaning pile.

ahsposo 03-13-10 07:05 PM

Damn. I hit a nerve...

chinzon 03-13-10 07:08 PM

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first time matching. Seat post too...

thirdgenbird 03-13-10 07:17 PM

must
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eofelis 03-13-10 07:25 PM

Salsa bars/Profile Design stem
Salsa bars/Specialized stem

chaulky61 03-13-10 07:28 PM

Deda/deda
FSA/Easton

knowledgdropper 03-13-10 07:29 PM

3T/Thomson here

caloso 03-13-10 07:30 PM

Ritchey bars, 3t stem.

echappist 03-13-10 07:40 PM

since no one has given the op a facepalm, i'll do the honors

http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/facepalm.jpg

unless you are a sponsored rider getting freebies, it doesn't matter. that being said, i'll be getting a ritchey stem for my ritchey handlebar. the c-dale c3 handlebar that i'm currently using will then be paired with the cheapest ergo bar i can find for my beater bike

chado445510 03-13-10 08:04 PM

I've got a wrapped carbon fiber FSA stem and Kestrel carbon fiber bars combo.

Paul Y. 03-13-10 08:09 PM

Bontrager Race lite xxx stem and bars. At least the carbon weave should match.

chinzon 03-13-10 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdgenbird (Post 10522184)
must
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Not great shots, but two more


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