Chinese Carbon Drops?

[Psyclist]

Anyone have experience with these? I'm semi-worried about poor flexing issues as opposed to proper manufacturers bars which cost £150+ but I'm on a budget so would like to take the leap.
I don't sprint if at all, as I'm recreational. Just wondering if anybody has experienced using these bars, and your opinions.

Cheers.

EDIT: Not integrated though.

 

[black'n'yellow]

not entirely sure which bars you are talking about - is there a link..?

In principle though, there is nothing much at all to be gained by using carbon bars (or stems, for that matter).

 

[Psyclist]

not entirely sure which bars you are talking about - is there a link..?

In principle though, there is nothing much at all to be gained by using carbon bars (or stems, for that matter).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hylix-Ful...Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item416f5f2300
- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hylix-Full-Carbon-Compact-Road-bike-Handle-bar-31-8mm-210g-Ultra-Light-/281041380096?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item416f5f2300

- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Full-Carb...Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f1b53ad1b

Just mainly to cut out road buzz more, due to my bike being alu, yes it has a carbon fork, but an alu stem with carbon bars would make things more comfortable.

 

[black'n'yellow]

I honestly wouldn't bother, although it's your money. I have fairly cheap ITM Alutech bars on all my bikes - slightly heavier, but significantly cheaper.

 

[Psyclist]

I honestly wouldn't bother, although it's your money. I have fairly cheap ITM Alutech bars on all my bikes - slightly heavier, but significantly cheaper.

I understand your opinion, but on previous bikes I've found road buzz quite uncomfortable on my wrists, compared to my mates bike which has 3T carbon bars. When I tried his bike out, it felt softer and more comfortable.
I plan on an FSA seatpost, so thought I might as well got for carbon bars too. Alu stem for stiffness and carbon bars for more comfortability. I don't mind a little flex, but I'm worried that the Chinese bars will flex too much even when on the tops or hoods.

 

[black'n'yellow]

I understand your opinion, but on previous bikes I've found road buzz quite uncomfortable on my wrists, compared to my mates bike which has 3T carbon bars. When I tried his bike out, it felt softer and more comfortable.

there's a load of other factors which could have affected that, like his choice of bar tape, tyres, tyre width and tyre pressure.

I plan on an FSA seatpost, so thought I might as well got for carbon bars too. Alu stem for stiffness and carbon bars for more comfortability. I don't mind a little flex, but I'm worried that the Chinese bars will flex too much even when on the tops or hoods.

That's a misconception. Alu bars can be both stiff and/or comfortable - as can carbon - depending on the wall thickness, alloy quality or (in carbon's case) the type of CF used and the layup.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I honestly wouldn't bother, although it's your money. I have fairly cheap ITM Alutech bars on all my bikes - slightly heavier, but significantly cheaper.

Interesting, I was considering carbon bars to trying to cut out hand buzz on longer rides but won't bother now (I have ITM bars).

That's some cash saved

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Anyone have experience with these? I'm semi-worried about poor flexing issues as opposed to proper manufacturers bars which cost £150+ but I'm on a budget so would like to take the leap.
I don't sprint if at all, as I'm recreational. Just wondering if anybody has experienced using these bars, and your opinions.

Cheers.

EDIT: Not integrated though.

Do you really want to cut corners on a part of your bike that will put your face on the road if it fails?

 

[Psyclist]

there's a load of other factors which could have affected that, like his choice of bar tape, tyres, tyre width and tyre pressure.

That's a misconception. Alu bars can be both stiff and/or comfortable - as can carbon - depending on the wall thickness, alloy quality or (in carbon's case) the type of CF used and the layup.

Yup, I realise that. He has Fizik bar tape on his bike which is pretty thin, GP4000 23c tyres (not sure of the pressure) This is why I'm wondering if the Chinese bars are worth it. It'll be a while until I consider purchasing them anyway, so I'll be riding on the standard alu bars to start off.

It's more of a flexing issue which I'm more worried about, but I'll take your advice/experience as you know more than I do

 

[Psyclist]

Do you really want to cut corners on a part of your bike that will put your face on the road if it fails?

That's not my biggest worry, but good point. I just want comfortability for rides mostly as I commute a lot.

 

[Noodley]

I had Hylix carbon bars on my track bike - nothing wrong with them at all. !!

You could of course just buy carbon bars from Planet X for £40, they'll not take as long to arrive:
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/HBNECPA/ness_carbon_pro_anatomic_drop_road_handlebars

 

[Psyclist]

I had Hylix carbon bars on my track bike - nothing wrong with them at all. !!

You could of course just buy carbon bars from Planet X for £40, they'll not take as long to arrive:
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/HBNECPA/ness_carbon_pro_anatomic_drop_road_handlebars

Cheers for that, just the job.

 

[mark st1]

There were some fsa carbon bars on sale at wiggle think they were only £100 but they got pants reviews really bad flexing etc. I love my alu bars i bought new ones as the ones that came with my frame where to narrow and decent bar tape (as said) is a must that definatly makes alot of difference in comfort i found.

 

[Psyclist]

There were some fsa carbon bars on sale at wiggle think they were only £100 but they got pants reviews really bad flexing etc. I love my alu bars i bought new ones as the ones that came with my frame where to narrow and decent bar tape (as said) is a must that definatly makes alot of difference in comfort i found.

Cheers, will keep that in mind. I had cork tape (which is possibly the thickest tape there is) on my old roadie, but still found it uncomfortable. I'll try my standard bars out then see how it goes. If not, I'll buy the PX anatomic bars. £40 isn't a big loss, and I can always sell them on if no good.

 

[black'n'yellow]

It's more of a flexing issue which I'm more worried about, but I'll take your advice/experience as you know more than I do

unless you are a gorilla, or you spend most of your time out of the saddle and sprinting flat out on the drops, then you will not notice flex regardless of whatever bars you use...