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Would you risk these - Integrated Chinese Bars
I would love a set of Bontrager RXL integrated bars but they are £300 an there is no way i can justify that. Id save 250 grams over the aluminium ones on my Emonda but nahhh.
However, these are so tempting but i dont know if its risky or not.
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/BIKEIN-RXL-Super-light-Full-UD-...
Has anyone tried these. Are there actually reputable chinese factory direct stuff. The Ali Express page says that there is a 2 year warrenty! which i imaging is worth nothing.
If i can find some good testimonials on these ill jump at them but otherwise ill have to pass.
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Love the responses. I'm no way buying these. But I admit I did consider it if I could find some decent testimonials.
in the mood for upgrading parts!! The itch needs to be scratched
Don't be daft. It's your safety you're risking.
And if you think a saving of 250grams will make a difference........
I tried a similar pair from AliExpress but they were really badly made. A crack developed from just tightening up the stem bolts to 4nm so I got my money back (despite the manufacturer claiming it was just a surface crack).
The risk of counterfeit is too great for me.
Below, a vid of a mechanic snapping fake bars with his bare hands. He may be very strong, or be stressing the bars in a direction they're not designed to take loads on, but it's not a good look.
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/videos/cycling-tech/watch-mechanic-snaps-...
You can't buy this stuff unless people vouch for it. There's a Chinese carbon bar thread on:
http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=133865
Somr stuff is legit, really well made, but there's a ton of wafer thin rubbish too. Most of it comes from a number of factories and is just resold.
no effin way would I trust those!