Salsa Pro Moto Carbon Flat Bar 11 D
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Fogerson
Former Resident Nerd
I'm running the aluminum version of that; love it!
ArmyOfNone
Well-Known Member
It is a pretty nice piece of bling on my ride as well. I feel I get a bit more leverage and puts me in a nicer position which sitting and climbing.
The Kalmyk
Well-Known Member
They are my favorite as well
The Kalmyk
Well-Known Member
What dude...Walter don't be a sh*t
and spill the beans on BOTH builds...Afterall you blew me up when I was trying to keep my bikes low key...Don't make me find out myself:topic:
TonyC
Active Member
11 or 17 degree.. Moto or Pro Moto? Both Alum, is one worth the extra coin?
I'm thinking about switching out the monkeylite riser to a flat as well.
Fogerson
Former Resident Nerd
11D, pro moto flat bar, aluminum...
Dunno' if the carbon fiber version is worth it or not...I have no issues with the aluminum ones.
ChrisG
Unapologetic Lifer for Rock and Roll
Carbon bars definitely have a damping effect.
Particularly when paired with a carbon stem and a carbon fork.
This also produces a wallet-emptying effect.
walter
Fourth Party
Carbon bars definitely have a damping effect.
Particularly when paired with a carbon stem and a carbon fork.
This also produces a wallet-emptying effect.
This made me laugh out loud, thanks:rofl:
personally, i FEAR the carbon fiber. sure it's all blingy and makes me drool and stuff but i'm not sure it's the best thing for a 200 lb singlespeed masher to use. i could be completely wrong...and if i am someone tell me that. i heart that stuff.
Fogerson
Former Resident Nerd
Carbon bars definitely have a damping effect.
Particularly when paired with a carbon stem and a carbon fork.
This also produces a wallet-emptying effect.
Certainly, I'd consider emptying my wallet for CF bars if I was running rigid in the front...
The Kalmyk
Well-Known Member
you are completely wrong...i have a ss and wiegh 205 +/- and yes i abuse my bike
Fogerson...Rigid or suspension carbon fiber feels better on the hands than alloy...Agree that it makes more sense with a rigid set-up but with suspension it is complete overkill...I wouldn't have it any other way
Fogerson
Former Resident Nerd
Good to know. I've been wondering how I'm gonna' satisfy my upgrade-itus this winter given that there aren't too many places left to go with the SIR9...at least that is something
The Kalmyk
Well-Known Member
Good to know. I've been wondering how I'm gonna' satisfy my upgrade-itus this winter given that there aren't too many places left to go with the SIR9...at least that is something
You will be really happy with that upgrade...
seriously? no issues? i'm terrified of snapping one of those things. with all the torque i put on the bars...i dunno. i'm less skeptical now that i've got the shock but still...
The Kalmyk
Well-Known Member
I torque the daylights out of em...You should have seen me at Allamuchy yesterday...Mate em up with a suspension fork and it they will feel great with all those rocks in North Jersey...
you'll be fine man. If you decide to go the cf route, someone will surely be able to steer you in the right direction. Easton alone makes around 6 or 7 different strength carbon bars. I'm using the monkeylite sl, which are the lightest aside from the ec90 flatbars, but I would suggest something a bit thicker for someone 200lbs. It's nice to shave 1/4lb off the front of the bike and get that combination of stiffness and vibration dampening. I can use the thin esi grips without feeling like I'm holding a jackhammer on bumpy trails.