that can apply to aluminum too.
Taipei Cycle Show 2011
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And girls.
True, which is why I won't ride any Aluminium bike anymore. But like I said before Alloy bars are a far better choice due to their response to the stress concentrations which are inherently part of a handlebars working life.
i've seen someone break steel brooklyn bars
yeah man....god those things were awful...pretty happy with my e.13's now...i just hope they revise them and radius all 12 sharp edges per crankset so they don't get hung up on my shoes and scrawny ankles....
Yeah because 7075 alu bars will bend before they break
? (protip. trick question). It's no that much differance. Sorry for going a bit ranty at you but with that attitude of yours you kinda ask for it
Again - what do you have against flat bars?
Geez, Gridds, it's a Taipei Cycle thread, not carbon-handlebar-pure-evil topic. Add something interesting... not just bla, bla, bla...
I've been using FSA Gravity Light Carbon 710 h-bar for two years - no issues.
I've just ordered Easton Havoc Carbon DH 750mm bar. Taking info consideration fact, that Monkey Lite DH CF h-bar is very good product, I don't expect any problems with Havoc.
I have also ordered mentioned new FSA flat CF h-bar. Gonna get it during Eurobike.
I DO believe manufacturers don't want us, customers, dead, so they pay extra attention on such products, as CF h-bar.
Back to the topic...
Is this THE new Maxxis tire?
http://www.gravitymag.pl/downhill/nowa-opona-maxxisa.html
I've been using FSA Gravity Light Carbon 710 h-bar for two years - no issues.
I've just ordered Easton Havoc Carbon DH 750mm bar. Taking info consideration fact, that Monkey Lite DH CF h-bar is very good product, I don't expect any problems with Havoc.
I have also ordered mentioned new FSA flat CF h-bar. Gonna get it during Eurobike.
I DO believe manufacturers don't want us, customers, dead, so they pay extra attention on such products, as CF h-bar.
Back to the topic...
Is this THE new Maxxis tire?
http://www.gravitymag.pl/downhill/nowa-opona-maxxisa.html
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bastard child of a minion and a high roller?
That's what the RM rumors want us to belive. I'd rather have a wider cut down spike thingy but I'd gladly try this one too.
wow, that's really interesting. more of a cross between the DHR-R and HR rather than a DHF and and HR. Really open knobs, it would seem they would shed mud and brake well. but how would they do on slick rocks and roots? what would they be improving on over which tire? these are genuine questions, not rambling comments!
Looks Der Kaiser-ish
Sniped...
I have had carbon bars before, but never again. I am not sayinng dont do it. But FFS stick to reputable companies and replace them every year and clean them like they are some sort of highly sensetive electronic device. One bit of grit under that clamp and things could go bad quick.
As for carbon wrapped on aluminium? Crazy? Spose it could double as a battery for your led head light if done right? Or even temperature sensitive bar rise? Why not titanium? Or just plain carbon???
Sorry, Back on topic...
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Sounds like F1 teams should start recruiting virtual internet only engineers from RM as they certainly know best.. 
moar cycle show!
INTERESTING... very interesting...
I was talking with Ken about this very tire in the pits at the Windham WC last year... Slugger had some interesting thoughts about the characteristics of the DHF vs. the High Roller...
Looks very cool.
If they've released the name, let me know, if not - I know nothing.
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INTERESTING... very interesting...
I was talking with Ken about this very tire in the pits at the Windham WC last year... Slugger had some interesting thoughts about the characteristics of the DHF vs. the High Roller...
Looks very cool.
If they've released the name, let me know, if not - I know nothing.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Prototype-Maxxis-Downill-Tire-Taipei-Cycle-Show-2011.html
I've got a bit more info, but they weren't to forthcoming quite yet. Expect more information soon.
Pretty damn nice looking tire, good for maxxis on throwing a new footprint on trail
I don't know, whether it's from Taipei or not, but maybe some1 knows what's it for?
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/6310304/
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/6310304/
my 2 guesses:
1) hydraulic gyro, but i see no ports
2) some sort of angle cup. a terrible looking one at that
Carbon is catastrophic
It may be alignment tool?
It's an angle cup. Haven't had a chance to check it out yet. Maybe tomorrow. Looks super clunky though.
hmm good guess
it looks like it could line up with the park tool headset press. but unless those screws screw into something, youd still be in the same boat of trying to get it aligned. plus the angle is already built into this cup of theirs
Jesus, I'm going to have to start waiting to upload photos until I get my words in order. Bunch of super sleuths over here... Its late here in Taipei and I'm tired as hell, but a rambling story on this beauty will be live within an hour or so.
haHA! speculation on the internet!!! 
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/VP-Angle-Adjustble-Headset-Taipei-Cycle-Show-2011.html
Not going to lie, I like the idea. Will it last? I don't know...
Not going to lie, I like the idea. Will it last? I don't know...
I really won't be happy until we have remote lever push button HA adjustment.
I've been using Gravity Carbon DH bars on my DH bike for 5 or 6 years now. No problems, but I replaced them last year with a fresh pair for safety's sake after noticing a crack in the clear coat. Why are you so completely sure of your opinion without having done careful structural analysis of every carbon DH bar?
oh myOuch.....
Mike, I love the work you do, but is there any chance you could change your avatar picture?! it makes me cringe every time I see it!
My Scott Genius LT has just that. A handlebar remote increases the rear shock's spring rate, reducing sag and steepening the HA.
cannondale's iteration does the same
And the wonderful Bionicon.
No thanks.
Although I'm sure that Scott and C'dale are very capable bikes.
No thanks.
Although I'm sure that Scott and C'dale are very capable bikes.
I always giggle when I see biocons. I wonder who came up with the idea to make a DC enduro fork but forgot to use a 20mm axle instead of a 9mm.
So sad...Ouch.....