I was curious if there is a weight limit on these bars? I just purchased some EC70 bars for 40 bucks but I though about it. Im a 215lb rider. Am I to heavy for these? Just curious. Thanks for any information.
Easton Carbon Bars
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Carbon bars freak me out. No flex carbon means quick crack propagation. It isn't so much how much you weigh, but what percentage of your weight is directed over the bars during a high impact manuever. Just check for any signs of cracks after crashes and be wary of mounting incorrectly.
I go about 185, no probs with carbon bars on my XC race bike thus far. Wouldn't run them for DH or freeride though.
I have no plans to do any DH or FR. Im just an XC geek.
I heard that Easton tests their carbon bars past the point that would break your arms anyway. I trust carbon bars more than Alum ones as long as there are no deep scratches and nothing is over tightened. If you are worried about over tightening i had a riser bar from IRC (carbon) sold cause i wanted a flat bar but it had little metal inserts at the bar end, were the stem clamps and shifter/brakes calmp on.
I just installed the bars. Everything is snug enough not to move but not to tight. I took my ALU bars off and they are tanks i would be willing to bed 300grams or more. I go on my weekly ride tomorrow so we will see. Thanks for the help guys.
Easton claims that their bars are stronger than aluminum (probably excluding some dh specific stuff) and that their carbon DH bars are the "strongest on the planet" or something to that effect. i doubt they tested them against some hand-welded 5-piece Brooklyn Machine Works bars though...
But I only go 170 these days.The bar I use is a hand-me-down. The guy that used to own it is a pretty big guy, I'm guessing 220.
I've had a set of Easton monkeylites on m XC bike for 3 years now, and they're excellent. Still straight, no sign of cracking and they add a bit of vibration absorbtion on the odd occasion I decide to run rigid forks. ridiculously light too, the 26" wide version I've got weighs the same as the 23" wide flat bars they replaced.
Never mount used handlebars on your bike.
You should change your carbon bars every year.
You should change your carbon bars every year.
Yeah, that's gonna happen
Why not? I've never heard that before.
What he should have said was never mount used bars which you don't know the history of. If your used hub fails no big deal, but anything in the steering arena, fork, stem bar, big deal if it fails particularly at speed.
Some front end stuff for some riders should be retired anualy. Most riders could probably use stuff safely for a couple three seasons. That's something one has to judge for themselves using weight of the rider, how harsh the rider is on stuff, crashes and the weight and quality of the component. Having broken a bar and a fork and seen the results of several friends broken forks, I err on the safe side. I tend to replace stems every couple seasons and forks too. My Easton carbon bars are from 99 though and I am starting to consider replacement.
I've said this before and I'll say it again, carbon gets a bad rap probably from people making installation errors and some of the first manufacturers who made crappy stuff. Carbon fiber alpine ski poles are quite duarable and they have to put up with steel ski edges. And they are pretty narrow things. And high quality light aluminum ski poles break too as do thin wall aluminum bars. Anytime you use lightweight parts care must be taken in the installation and application.
Some front end stuff for some riders should be retired anualy. Most riders could probably use stuff safely for a couple three seasons. That's something one has to judge for themselves using weight of the rider, how harsh the rider is on stuff, crashes and the weight and quality of the component. Having broken a bar and a fork and seen the results of several friends broken forks, I err on the safe side. I tend to replace stems every couple seasons and forks too. My Easton carbon bars are from 99 though and I am starting to consider replacement.
I've said this before and I'll say it again, carbon gets a bad rap probably from people making installation errors and some of the first manufacturers who made crappy stuff. Carbon fiber alpine ski poles are quite duarable and they have to put up with steel ski edges. And they are pretty narrow things. And high quality light aluminum ski poles break too as do thin wall aluminum bars. Anytime you use lightweight parts care must be taken in the installation and application.
These bars were new which is a good thing. Thanks for all the information. I have installed the bars and have taken one ride on them thus far. I will probably keep them for about 2 years depending on how many times i wreck. Once again thanks for all the help.
Damn, yo. Swap out the handlebar every year...install a new cassette, chain, and front rings every year...get new tires, new cleats, new pedals......
This MTB thing sounds expensive. Maybe I'll reconsider my hobbies...
This MTB thing sounds expensive. Maybe I'll reconsider my hobbies...
That's preventive maintenance... by looking at your sig, I'd say better switch to badminton before you go bankrupt!!Originally posted by I Are Baboon
Damn, yo. Swap out the handlebar every year...install a new cassette, chain, and front rings every year...get new tires, new cleats, new pedals......
This MTB thing sounds expensive. Maybe I'll reconsider my hobbies...
TOO LATE!!Originally posted by Jozz
That's preventive maintenance... by looking at your sig, I'd say better switch to badminton before you go bankrupt!!
Thinking is expensive. Started thinking about my old Easton bar. Think I got it in 99 or maybe 00. Thinking it might be time to retire it. Thinking it has a few surface marks from that Thomson stem. Thinking I have had a few spills. Thinking led to buying a Race Face Next carbon low rise xc bar. Its shiny and new