Integrated Handlebars

monster-mash
monster-mash Posts: 586
edited July 2010 in MTB buying advice
Ok so I want to put some bars on the bike I am building and I realy fancy a pair of the carbon integrated bars/stem but a little scared to take the plunge. Also building a road bike and fancy carbon drops here on this as the rest of the bike is carbon.

Whats your thoughts have a i missed somthing as I have seen nothing written anywhere.

Rgds Tony

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Not something I have ever liked. For 4 reasons:

    - They are barely any lighter than seperates anyway
    - You lose adjustability of mixing and matching, and then rotation adjustment.
    - If it breaks, you have to replace the lot
    - ridiculous cost.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I agree with SS, certainly they are barely if at all lighter, my ally stem and carbon bar combo comes to just 258g.

    Look smart though!

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • monster-mash
    monster-mash Posts: 586
    You know I did so overlook the rotaional adjustment and as for the weight saveing well I think thats that killed then

    Cheers guys :)

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