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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.
If you're new please join in and if you have questions pop them below and the forum regulars will answer as best we can.
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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!