Easton Carbon Riser on a SS?

[Bikenow]

Has anyone used a Easton Carbon riser (XC) on their SS? I don't see many in the pics but I was thinking of adding one to mine. Any reason not to other than $$?

[mcd]

been riding mine over a year now...don't see a reason not to.

[Record]

Here's a reason...
http://bustedspoke.com/Photos/bs1879.jpg

[SteveC]

Ouch! How'd that happen? I just too bought those bars but havent yet installed them....now not so sure.........
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[Quo Fan]

The downside to carbon is that it doesn't bend, just breaks. It is what is called a catastrophic failure.

[jh_on_the_cape]

I ride them.
They are XC bars, not DH/FR. Keep that in mind.
If they get dinged, you should replace them.
Do not overtighten your levers or you can ding them.
Also take a file or some sandpaper and just go around the inner edge of your lever clamps to make sure there are no sharp edges. Takes a second.

These bars have come way down in price. I just got a new set. They do not last forever if you crash a lot and ding them up.

But they save weight and look nice. But not for everyone.

[ssnoobie]

Here's a reason...
http://bustedspoke.com/Photos/bs1879.jpg


That looks like someone might have tightened the controls down too much. That also looks like it may be a freeride bike they are mounted to.

I do not run them, but there are a lot of happy customers. The guy I ride with runs azonic CF risers on a rigid single speed with 1.95 tires, and he is on the far side of 200 pounds. He has not had any problems with his bars.

[slapheadmofo]

yet