Being an older guy who recalls when aluminum was still the thing and carbon was just getting into the MTB space we often said to ourselves. Aluminum bends where carbon simply fails. And no one wanted to be the victim of a failure. So we stuck with aluminum until carbon became mainstream and more affordable. It's great that you've had no issues, though you have to ask yourself, with all the nice components on a decent frame, why go with an off brand for this one part?
It was quite honestly a test if nothing else. I did quite a bit of bench testing prior to install as well. Don't get me wrong, the thought still crosses my mind when I really put power down or go over certain things. But like Ivan Drago said in Rocky "if he dies, he dies" lol.
My chinese made raceface next carbon handle bar is more than 2 years old now. Never had any problem with it of course I know it's limitation so I only use it on xc trailing. Yesterday I got knocked out of the bike handle grip slammed on the pavement minor bruises but the bar survived.
Been running them for over a year now and they've been through several xc races and a ton of damage. I have cracked a Chinese seat post but that was in an aluminum frame and I suspect maybe the aluminum was too sharp at the joint.
It's good to hear you've had success with them! At this point I think they'll keep doing just what they should. I was pretty confident in them after I tested them out too.
@@efdbjon2114 I appreciate the concern for sure. But from what I've seen in failures of these kinds of parts it's an installation error. Over torqued fasteners, lack of carbon paste or just plain out abuse. I do check them regularly along with everything else on the bike and as stated earlier, no issues to speak of. But again, thanks for the concern. 👍
I've had several carbon bars from China usually off of Ebay with no problems. My son broke a zero rise bar on a crash, but that's when you expect/ accept a break. I even ordred and ride carbon drop flared bars on my gravel bike!
My bars and seat are Amazon purchases. I've been nothing but happy with them. And the wheels are from elite. Another direct from China manufacture. And yet again, nothing but good things. But at the end of the day, whatever makes you happy.
@@Mchacz8008 No, as someone who works in the bike industry, I've seen way too many accidents with carbon fiber... I will definitely by parts but would not from Amazon. But glad that you are having good luck!
How is the background noise louder than your voice?
Good microphone on my phone... Or maybe a bad microphone... Lol
Being an older guy who recalls when aluminum was still the thing and carbon was just getting into the MTB space we often said to ourselves. Aluminum bends where carbon simply fails. And no one wanted to be the victim of a failure. So we stuck with aluminum until carbon became mainstream and more affordable. It's great that you've had no issues, though you have to ask yourself, with all the nice components on a decent frame, why go with an off brand for this one part?
It was quite honestly a test if nothing else. I did quite a bit of bench testing prior to install as well. Don't get me wrong, the thought still crosses my mind when I really put power down or go over certain things. But like Ivan Drago said in Rocky "if he dies, he dies" lol.
My chinese made raceface next carbon handle bar is more than 2 years old now. Never had any problem with it of course I know it's limitation so I only use it on xc trailing. Yesterday I got knocked out of the bike handle grip slammed on the pavement minor bruises but the bar survived.
Now this a nice bike.
Thanks! I appreciate it!
Been running them for over a year now and they've been through several xc races and a ton of damage. I have cracked a Chinese seat post but that was in an aluminum frame and I suspect maybe the aluminum was too sharp at the joint.
It's good to hear you've had success with them! At this point I think they'll keep doing just what they should. I was pretty confident in them after I tested them out too.
take them off ur bike dont buy shit carbon parts the money u save is not worth it when ur crippled
@@efdbjon2114 I appreciate the concern for sure. But from what I've seen in failures of these kinds of parts it's an installation error. Over torqued fasteners, lack of carbon paste or just plain out abuse. I do check them regularly along with everything else on the bike and as stated earlier, no issues to speak of. But again, thanks for the concern. 👍
I've had several carbon bars from China usually off of Ebay with no problems. My son broke a zero rise bar on a crash, but that's when you expect/ accept a break. I even ordred and ride carbon drop flared bars on my gravel bike!
I've been really impressed with them honestly. Even name brand bars like Enve are made in China
Nope, nothing from Amazon goes on my bike...ever.
Someone likes to overpay ;)
My bars and seat are Amazon purchases. I've been nothing but happy with them. And the wheels are from elite. Another direct from China manufacture. And yet again, nothing but good things. But at the end of the day, whatever makes you happy.
@@Mchacz8008 No, as someone who works in the bike industry, I've seen way too many accidents with carbon fiber... I will definitely by parts but would not from Amazon. But glad that you are having good luck!
Dude is loaded up on all kinds of junk from china. Wow, how surprising that it was cheap, wild.
@@jackiegammon2065 bruh, go look how many "american" bike brands are made in China.