Best Carbon Fibr Handlbar for Dmpning, Vibration Absorption?

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by 34505838

http://forums.mtbr.com/weight-weenies/i ... 55044.html

http://forums.mtbr.com/niner-bikes/nine ... 738-2.html

i already ordered the LP Composites handlebars from BikeMAnia but they said they were made to order and LP Composites wasn't making anymore until after christmas and refunded payment

(i was thinking go for most flexible for contrast and then if that's too much switch from there i've been using an aluminum ritchey force handlebar)


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http://abload.de/img/ritchey_wcs1993_03z3izd.jpg (this is the tire i have on the front - middle picture - it's wire bead) (edit: it might be the one on left actually it's 2.1" in width i realized/remembered i can't go any bigger than 2.1" tires because if i do the front derailleur will crash into the rear tire even some 2.1" tires don't work the knobs will hit it's a special proprietary front derailleur specifically for this bike that's made from parts from two different suntour front derailleurs) (back to message) -> i will look into the tire tips plus i think i could save over a pound of weight just from changing the tires and tubes - i've been avoiding going tubeless so far because i true my own wheels and it seems like it would be difficult without taking the tire off also i round out nipples and changing them et cetera ?

but generally it's just anywhere sometimes i'll be spaced out on pavement and hit a pot hole other times stuff like washboard and things like that or if it starts raining and i'm freezing and i'm tired and can't see and start hitting every rock on the trail

also my grips are worn out almost to the handlebars (probably why i started noticing a problem or it got severe) (a while ago i purchased these grips for when i replaced - http://www.hitemp42.com/ht/HiTeMP42-FLY ... je-Griff_1 - and i might switch to them since i already have when i get the handlebars - they seem pretty absorbent - or maybe next post below)

this is my bike <link1> http://abload.de/img/photo1705mwum8.jpg <link2> http://abload.de/img/photo1706ihug9.jpg i put some black computer screen cloth on the grips (which are clear) because i was trying to imagine after switching to the new grips with the handlebars i weighed it for the first time a couple weeks ago and it was 23.25lbs (and that's with clipless pedals, bar ends, and water bottle cages) - anyway, should be cool (was thinking handlebars, grips, seat post, tires, and then -> if they http://www.tranzxpst.com/components/pro ... -st129a-1/ made a 1" quill stem version 130mm in length 10 degree rise with 25.4 clamp and put the logo on upside down would be cool (add that last) and nothing would add weight to the bike either) (i wrote them a message asking if you could put the stem on upside down but i didn't get a response)

http://abload.de/img/screenshot2014-12-10ajku02.png
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34505838
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by 34505838

here's the vela news article on seat posts i think

http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/12/ ... ost_267560

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by roadbikenewbie

titanium will absorb more vibration than carbon...correct me if iam wrong...

and if you want to ease the pain, the best way is go install a front suspension, that will take care of your problem staright away...if you want light ones..lauf is the one nothing else..or maybe lefty...

no point buying a carbon or titanium handlebar , it wont help that much...or of course the guys said its true go for more thicker tyre and with the right psi that will help better than rather buying handlebar...just my 2 cents hope it helps

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by Getter

I switched from an aluminum bar to an Niner RDO bar. The difference wasn't something I felt right away. It was what I didn't feel in my hands after the ride...which was soreness in between my knuckles.

Titanium may damp better than carbon...but you are paying a high weight penalty if looking for something light weight.

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