Aluminium handlebars - safe?
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mattr":c2v2dymm said:
"We seldom find one wise except those of our own opinion" - Mahatma Lincoln Twain Churchill
No need to get snarky just because we disagree, besides those who market carbon, and tell you how great it is, have their own self interest in mind....
Steven
mattr":kzi3d9fl said:
Been racing yacht's for about 6 years before i got old and fat.
Delamination and osmosis
Destroys eventually all carbon fiber bonded bits.I agree with you that the 'modest' marks remark is to be frowned at but my personal opinion adds that due to the above conditions of failure a carbon fiber bond(micron thin surface coating) the constant checking would be a sensible idea. Just for safety's sake :?
It doesnt like repeated banging either by all accounts and that says to be that in bike manufacture its not something with any sort of long product life
"I would trust metal fatigue over plastic fatigue"
Wise words indeed.
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Carbon fiber Boat fittings are hideously expensive
If I'm putting vintage bars on and plan on riding it hard my preference is Ti. I've had an old hyperlite break off on me and it wasn't pleasant, just skin loss thankfully. I was told years ago (when I started using carbon bars) to use a file and slightly round and smooth the inside edge of your stem so that the carbon isn't hitting a hard straight edge when it flexes and you will drastically reduce the chance of failure.
M-Power
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I'd be more concerned about an Alu threadless steerer, as its less likely to be inspected regularly for developing cracks, hairline fractures or otherwise. If a handlebar fails its likely to be on one side beside the stem clamp and there's more chance you will see/feel it starting to fail and act accordingly.
Interesting thread. Knowing the bars usage history is vital and personally I do prefer a bulge type rather than straight.
Interesting thread. Knowing the bars usage history is vital and personally I do prefer a bulge type rather than straight.
The one time I did have a bar fail, it was indeed at the stem and the whole thing happened in slow motion. Unfortunately I was miles from my home in San Francisco and had to ride the bike steering and braking with one hand and holding the now separated other half in the other.
highlandsflyer
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I have heard the stronger rider is advised to restrain from gripping their Carbon bars too tightly, lest they collapse.
