LauraPalmer Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 I´m thinking about making the switch to carbon handlebars - they just seem trustworthy enough nowadays. I´ve been on the TT riser since the beginning, although I loved the 12x9 of the Rage bar more, but I just didn´t trust them, cause quite a few of them broke... Now I could have my fav geo with the TryAll carbon bars... The last thing concerning me is that most people who run those kind of bars ride very compy bikes with TryAll or Rockman mod stems, where the front clamp is quite a bit wider than for example on a TT stem or the non branded 125x25 stem Tarty used to sell, which I´m sporting at the moment; their "face-plates" are even narrower than the TT ones and their face-plate is more like two alloy strings between the bolts than an actual face-plate... (can be seen on the Inpulse stem which is or at least looks the same) So, what I really want to know is - does it make a difference? Does it weaken the bars more than a wide front clamp? I know it does in theory - but I don´t want a pseudo scientific discussion about it. What I´m after is a year of riding such a bar without thinking about them to the day I change them and I don´t want to use a Rockman or TryAll stem because of their sloped steerer clamp. First hand experiences from advanced riders would be very much appriciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Stan used a Tarty forged stem and the older Try-All-branded forged stem that appeared on the Orange Sky bike with the same pair of Try-All Carbon bars for well over 2 years - you don't need to worry about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Stan used a Tarty forged stem and the older Try-All-branded forged stem that appeared on the Orange Sky bike with the same pair of Try-All Carbon bars for well over 2 years - you don't need to worry about it Same here... God knows how long I've had my bars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 "but dere so week" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraPalmer Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) Stan used a Tarty forged stem and the older Try-All-branded forged stem that appeared on the Orange Sky bike with the same pair of Try-All Carbon bars for well over 2 years - you don't need to worry about it that´s very good to hear! two years is great - I´m quite paranoid about bars (snapped quite a few in my wild youth) and change them every year... Edited August 2, 2012 by LauraPalmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 The only reason Stan changed them was to run the new SL bars - his bars were still in really good condition, and I think they're now enjoying their 'retirement' on someone else's bike now. As long as you're not gouging them, carbon bars should last a long ol' time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Mark do you know when the first Try-all carbons with the good, subtle, black graphics came out? I got mine pretty much the week they came out and have run them ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Mid-to-late 2010 I think? Pretty sure it was around then. I remember when they came out I had a suitable bike to put them on (I think I actually got a pair possibly) so that puts it at around that period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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