wardie Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 are carbon fibre handlbars stronger than normal ones. if they are should i get the 28" or 30" ones sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Drewery Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 They are no stronger than normal alloy bars, they are just as strong but lighter. They have a nice shape too, I say go for them if you have £50. As for which width, its purely personal prefernce. Look at what width your current bars are, decide if you like them or want to go wider, then go from there. I was thinking of switching to onza 30" carbon risers a bit ago but I dont have the money at the minute so Ill stick with my zoo's. <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burton Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 are carbon fibre handlbars stronger than normal ones. if they are should i get the 28" or 30" ones sam Carbon is stronger to an extent. i.e if u took the extact smae designed bars, 1 carbon, 1 alloy, and did a 40ft drop(or something similar) then the carbon ones would just snap clean, where as the alloy ones would bend.....then snap, or bend too much. But since you wont be doing 40ft plus drops or SuperMan sized drop gaps...then go for carbon. Carbon doesnt fatigue. So after so many years of use, they will remain the same strength as the day you bought them. Unless you take a BIG chunk out of them, then they start to crack, but even then, they last for another month or so. The alloy bars would fatigue, and eventually bend, crack or snap off. The also have 7075(?)Alumium tubes on the rise of them, and on the end of them. This helps to protect the carbon from chipping at the end, and it stops the carbon(where it is weakest) to snap. The aluminium just makes sure the Carbon fibre stays in tack, and uber strong. Size wise...if you want to spend £50 on 30'' bars then go ahead, but i think it'll feel horrible on a mod. I've just got the 28'' uns, but Pazzaz. I think TartyBikes may have some slightly used Pazzaz Carbon Risers 28'' in, for £20? E-mail them <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 ive got the onza carbon bars and there great i think but i would go for zoo's they do ride alot nicer i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 Carbon doesnt fatigue. So after so many years of use, they will remain the same strength as the day you bought them. Unless you take a BIG chunk out of them, then they start to crack, but even then, they last for another month or so. The alloy bars would fatigue, and eventually bend, crack or snap off. Is this true? Not disagreeing, just interested as my Pazzaz carbons are about 1.5 years old now... They're still immaculate apart from a few surface scratches, but i was getting worried about replacing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burton Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 Is this true? Not disagreeing, just interested as my Pazzaz carbons are about 1.5 years old now... They're still immaculate apart from a few surface scratches, but i was getting worried about replacing them. Yep. Carbon doesnt fatigue, thats why its very strong, until its scored into/badly scratched, cos it destroys the weave on the carbon fibre. They are awesome bars, no need to replace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyb Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 (edited) I've had onza carbon bars on my mod for a while now and they fely nice but i would not get them new. have a look on for sale wanted section or get the montys because now i have them i feel a lot better on the back wheel so i would sugest(sp) the montys :sick: ;) hope this helps mate rickyb :- Edited October 2, 2005 by rickyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich@DMR Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 are carbon fibre handlbars stronger than normal ones. if they are should i get the 28" or 30" ones sam depends how hard and often you hit them. If they start making noises - replace them. You dont want carbon shards stuck in you, if you know what I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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