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There always been some secrets the top riders gets to test and r&d - this was one of them back a couple of years ago Icemans time at Yamaha.. TAG together with Yamaha did some Carbonfiber bends ( well used / known in the cycling industry ) one can always wonder why the concept vanished.
too much vibration may have been the problem - reason for not having proceeded with the concept.
Would be interesting to see if another company would try this carbon idea in the near future.
too much vibration may have been the problem - reason for not having proceeded with the concept.
Would be interesting to see if another company would try this carbon idea in the near future.
http://www.twistedengineering.com/products.php
RAISING THE BAR:
THE PROBLEM
Metal handlebars, with or without a cross bar, transfer the forces of impact, shock and vibration directly to the rider. Something has to give before your body gives up.
THE SOLUTION
Composi-FLEX composite handlebars are truly unique and designed to work in the real world where impacts, shock and vibrations occur in all directions. Our full composite design reduces or eliminates the forces transferred to the rider without affecting rider feel.
Confidence would be a bit shaky, bum's would be twitching, as you sit there atop the big hill.
Maybe that's a bit too far, but you get the cut of my jib.
The Shop
just light hearted banter i think O ___o
Pit Row
Who is paying $300 for a set of bars?
I know some silly vets with the expendable cash to blow on overpriced bling, but Sheez Louise!
Anyway, one reason could be that they didn't have the right feeling. Just like the long-going rumour that pro riders cut the crossbrace for more flex and simply just hide that "in house" operation with the bar pad.
http://www.thumpertalk.com/reviews/product/42897-twisted-engineering-co…
Renthal have been making carbon handlebars for the MTB market for a couple of years now. Recently they have released the 780mm wide bar aimed a the downhill race market at only 225grams in weight
Renthal don't sell anything unless its been developed properly
I'm sure MX carbon bars won't be far off
http://cycling.renthal.com/shop/cycle-products/cycle-handlebars/cycle-f…
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