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HaakonJohansen
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by HaakonJohansen

Soon I've ordered all the parts that I need for my build, but I still haven't ordered the bars. I'm currently thinking about buying some cheap ones, and upgrading to a Schmolke or Extralite later this summer/fall. Since I want to upgrade later, I want the bars to be as cheap as possible, while still being reliable. Therefor, I'm wondering if a really cheap carbon bar, i.e. this one, or will I be much better off buying a new 3T carbon bar for around 60-70 usd (private seller)?

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Getter
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by Getter

I'm always skeptical about no brand carbon bars. If that part has a catastrophic failure...there is a good chance of you going down hard. I have a open mold China frame too...but I run a Enve bar. It's a part I want to take ZERO risk on. If you have the cash to drop on the Extralite bar now...I'd just buy it and get it over with.

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by HaakonJohansen

Would you rather choose the Extralite then the Schmolke? The only "problem" then, is that my frame uses a 27.2mm seatpost and Extralite isn't offering this size, and I don't know if they will on the new carbon seatpost they're working on either (would like to match the post and bar if possible:P). But I could always order a matte Schmolke seatpost if the Extralite handlebar is the best of the two brands.

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by Getter

I have no opinion on either of the bars. It would come down to your personal preference.

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by bikemaniack

In place where I live,many peoples are using chinese parts,handlebars,rims,seatposts,hubs with no issues.

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by HaakonJohansen

Thanks for the feedback guys. Another thing I wonder (completely off-topic), is if 4Nm of torque is enough for a seat clamp bolt? I'm looking at the Mt Zoom seat clamp, but i thought 4Nm seems a bit low?

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by bikemaniack

Normally it's 5-6Nm,but as i remember some kind of light seatpost clamp may be very flexy. In my opinion,it,s better to buy 2-3 grams heavier seat clamp,when you don't have to worry about it.

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by Getter

The torque rating is to keep you from destroying the threads on either the bolt or the part. I would adhere to what the manufacturer recommends.

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by HaakonJohansen

Getter wrote:The torque rating is to keep you from destroying the threads on either the bolt or the part. I would adhere to what the manufacturer recommends.

I know, but I'm wondering if 4Nm is enough to keep the seatpost in place? If not, I'll order another seatclamp.

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by Getter

If you're not sure...go with the 5nm clamp. I've only had one post to ever slip on me. I used some carbon paste (yuck) and that fixed it.

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by HaakonJohansen

When you say "the 5nm clamp", are you meaning that Mt Zoom makes a 5Nm clamp? If so, do you have a link? Or did you just mean one with higher torque limit in general?

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by HaakonJohansen

What about the Hylix bars btw? Do you guys think they are reliable? I really shouldn't buy an expensive bars before after the summer (I'm a student, so have to think a bit economical), but I need a bar before that time, and I can have the Hylix bar shipped for less than 60 USD.

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by Getter

HaakonJohansen wrote:When you say "the 5nm clamp", are you meaning that Mt Zoom makes a 5Nm clamp? If so, do you have a link? Or did you just mean one with higher torque limit in general?


I'm saying go with the higher torque rating. Its really a crap shoot. Some clamps will stretch when you tighten them. So who knows. Buy what you want. :noidea:

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by HaakonJohansen

Getter wrote:
HaakonJohansen wrote:When you say "the 5nm clamp", are you meaning that Mt Zoom makes a 5Nm clamp? If so, do you have a link? Or did you just mean one with higher torque limit in general?


I'm saying go with the higher torque rating. Its really a crap shoot. Some clamps will stretch when you tighten them. So who knows. Buy what you want. :noidea:

Ok. Thanks again for the input.

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by TheRookie

4Nm with some carbon gripper paste is more than enough.

I know a few people who have been using Hylix bars for a while with no issues.
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