Would you risk these – Integrated Chinese Bars

danjthomas · 2017-02-12T19:01:39+00:00

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-Carbon-Integrated-Road-Bicycle-Handlebar-Cycling-Bike-Parts-Road-Handlebars/2065062_32671400311.html 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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February 12, 2017 at 7:01 pm #26773

danjthomas

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-Carbon-Integrated-Road-Bicycle-Handlebar-Cycling-Bike-Parts-Road-Handlebars/2065062_32671400311.html

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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February 13, 2017 at 11:50 am #886925
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danjthomas

Love the responses. I’m no

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

February 13, 2017 at 11:01 am #886923
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nortonpdj

Don’t be daft. It’s your

Don’t be daft. It’s your safety you’re risking.

And if you think a saving of 250grams will make a difference……..

February 13, 2017 at 8:51 am #886921
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hawkinspeter

I tried a similar pair from

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).

February 13, 2017 at 8:37 am #886919
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FatAndFurious

The risk of counterfeit is

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-counterfeit-handlebars-with-his-bare-hands

February 13, 2017 at 6:04 am #886917
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tritecommentbot

You can’t buy this stuff

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.

February 13, 2017 at 5:10 am #886915
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beezus fufoon

no effin way would I trust

no effin way would I trust those!
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