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Chinese carbon handlebars

  • 23-07-2018 9:38am
    #1
    furyen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭


    Hi all,
    Anyone out there using chinese carbon handlebars? Main question are they safe to use?
    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    koutoubia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,304 ✭✭✭koutoubia


    I use / used a couple of sets and none have failed on me of their own accord.
    Have a set of mad looking aero Cervelo branded ones that I used for two years sitting in the attic. Nothing wrong with them just wanted something else.
    We did a group but in here a few years back and afair no one had any issues with them.


  • #3
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,669 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    Depends on whether you like your teeth.
    If you are not too attached to them go for it.
    That said a couple of crowns or implants will be many multiples the cost of a branded set from a reputable manufacturer.....


  • #4
    Jmcmen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 173 ✭✭Jmcmen


    No problems at all


  • #5
    EC1000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,336 ✭✭✭EC1000


    Don't know about handlebars but I have direct experience of a carbon Chinese wheel failing on a downhill with a good surface, was beside him at the time when it happened - wouldn't go for anything "cheap" again after seeing that. Cheap does not mean good value.


  • #6
    furyen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭furyen


    RobFowl wrote: »
    Depends on whether you like your teeth.
    If you are not too attached to them go for it.
    That said a couple of crowns or implants will be many multiples the cost of a branded set from a reputable manufacturer.....

    A valid point ðŸ‘


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  • #7
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 25,515 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Really depends on where you buy them as well, there are plenty of reputable Chinese manufacturers. Plenty of knock offs.

    The benefit of buying from a supplier here though is immense, you have a legal footing in case of failure, a clear, simple returns and repairs policies and so on.

    It really depends on how much value you place on those things.


  • #8
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    I have a set of these handlebars on my winter bike. I have them for the last two winters. I'd say, I have done about 15,000-20,000kms on them.
    They are very comfortable and seem to suppress vibration better than the alloy bars, which they replaced.
    No dentist bills so far.

    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Hylix-Ultra-Light-ERGONOVA-Full-Carbon-Compact-Road-bike-Handle-bar-31-8mm-180g/301853624698?hash=item4647e0c97a:m:m8U9n1T7eA8u4RFT5XWbWbQ


  • #9
    furyen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭furyen


    Thanks everyone for the advise ! Gonna stick with a genuine brand safety 1st


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