29 June 2012

eXotic Full Carbon Handlebar: Lightness and Stiffness

Once again, we have received the support of Carbon Cycles (eXotic) from the UK.

This time, the chosen component have been the
eXotic Full Carbon Handlebar.

It is a flat bar made ​​of 100% carbon fiber.

6.5 degrees of curvature, a standard length of 750 mm and a real weight of 160 g make it one of the lightest handlebars for MTB.

From the beginning, we had a very good impression, not only due to its external appearance but for the excellent termination inside.

However, for GARVÍA BIKE - CENTRO TIR, its length seemed a bit excessive so we proceeded to reduce its dimension with a tungsten cutter.

Finally,  we have adjusted to 637 mm with a real weight of 148 gr.
Nevertheless, its lightness made ​​us think it might raise incompatibility with stiffness.

After several races, marathons and many workouts we have seen how both features have been clearly won by the team of
Carbon Cycles (eXotic).

We can say that this is definitely a great MTB handlebar that complies perfectly in the most demanding and hard XC / Marathon races.

Again, the reliability and quality of
Carbon Cycles (eXotic) has been demonstrated by this piece of engineering.
 

 
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