should handlebars and stem be the same brand?

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03-13-10 | 01:07 PM

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StanSeven

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03-13-10 | 01:17 PM

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nathan84318

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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

03-13-10 | 01:19 PM

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DevDel

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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.

03-13-10 | 01:44 PM

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saba

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yes ritchey wcs carbon bits

03-13-10 | 01:47 PM

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mike868y

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

03-13-10 | 01:50 PM

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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.

03-13-10 | 03:10 PM

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

03-13-10 | 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mzeffex

That looks great.

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

03-13-10 | 05:37 PM

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03-13-10 | 06:08 PM

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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.

03-13-10 | 06:55 PM

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

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03-13-10 | 07:01 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ahsposo

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!!!

03-13-10 | 07:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by thirdgenbird

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.

03-13-10 | 07:05 PM

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Damn. I hit a nerve...

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03-13-10 | 07:08 PM

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chinzon

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first time matching. Seat post too...

03-13-10 | 07:17 PM

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03-13-10 | 07:25 PM

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Salsa bars/Profile Design stem
Salsa bars/Specialized stem

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03-13-10 | 07:28 PM

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03-13-10 | 07:29 PM

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3T/Thomson here

03-13-10 | 07:30 PM

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Ritchey bars, 3t stem.

03-13-10 | 07:40 PM

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echappist

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

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