Decent bars
MountainMonster
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Hey guys, looking for some bars, hopefully around 70GBP or so, flat, over 700mm and "decently" light.
Any decent recommendations?
Any decent recommendations?
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+ 1 for the Kcnc's definitely one of the best bars i've had a go on, if not the best, could always try the easton haven, they're also very good, bit heavier, but no doubt stronger0
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Only naked ones
Loads of bar choices though. All fine enough. Question is carbon or not, and how tough do you need it and how flat, perfectly flat, slight rise?
How wide will you go? http://www.freeborn.co.uk/blog/wp-conte ... de-bar.jpg
FWIW though, Easton Havoc Carbon bars (750mm) myself though they're more expensive but can be had cheaper in the right offer or sale. The non carbon is in the price range however and I believe is as good, just not as sexy and light. The carbon is claimed to be one of the toughest bars around. Low rise, but not perfectly flat, but pretty much flat.0 -
The exotic scandium is a great buy too, 25g heavier than kcnc, but 20 quid cheaper.0
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Exotic carbon bars. 157g, 750mm, £60.[/quote]
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These are the exact ones I've got picked out for my upcoming Edison refurb. With the KCNC ones finishing a close 2nd.
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Cat With No Tail wrote:Exotic carbon bars. 157g, 750mm, £60.
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These are the exact ones I've got picked out for my upcoming Edison refurb. With the KCNC ones finishing a close 2nd.
Amazing weight/price
Been considering these too, but I think that they are worryingly light? A 4cm narrower easton haven carbon is roughly 50g heavier! I would just like to know where the weight has been saved compared to the eastons before I would buy.0 -
leaflite wrote:Cat With No Tail wrote:Exotic carbon bars. 157g, 750mm, £60.
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These are the exact ones I've got picked out for my upcoming Edison refurb. With the KCNC ones finishing a close 2nd.
Amazing weight/price
Been considering these too, but I think that they are worryingly light? A 4cm narrower easton haven carbon is roughly 50g heavier! I would just like to know where the weight has been saved compared to the eastons before I would buy.
That's what I thought, to be honest. I'll let someone else try them out before I get some, they break and I end up spending way more than the cost of the bars at the dentist!0 -
I'v been looking at those exotic bars, only ever hear good feedback from their other products. CWNT, if you get them can you give us a review please0
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Pfffffff! BoIIocks to that, I'm not being test monkey for you losers.
Can just picture it now, my first ride back after 12 months off the bike, picking up a bit of speed, hit the first bombhole and SNAP! Back in hospital.
Nah fella, I'll bide my time.0 -
or is it Easton is overpriced...0
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I'll probably go with the Exotics, last time I looked on their site they only had 700mm alu ones, now full carbon 750s, i'm happy! Thanks guys0
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Well it was woth a shot0
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hehe.
Nah, the real reason is that I'm off the bike now until probably summer at the earliest after having just had knee surgery. I'll be buying a set in the next few weeks but wont be able to test them for a while.
Everything else I've ever had from Exotic has been top notch. I see no reason why these would be any different.0 -
Cat With No Tail wrote:Everything else I've ever had from Exotic has been top notch.
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I currently have a 60mm exotic stem and 710mm exotic scandium bars, and they have all been fine. However, their bars have always been slighly heavier than competition such as KCNC (25.4, 710mm bars are roughly 260g, compared to 31.8, 710mm KCNCs at 230g ish). These carbon bars, on the other hand, seem much lighter than the competition. I accept that they will likely be fine for XC use, but im not so sure for use on a 150mm travel am bike. If someone can prove me wrong with this, I will seriously consider buying some!0 -
If you're looking for something a little stronger, have a look at Sunline V1 bars. The 711mm width/OS clamp/19 deg rise bars come in at 260g, but are solid, no flex in them at all. Can be had in a selection of pretty colours and for £30 (if you're quick) from CRC. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=48619Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go - T.S. Eliot0
