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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,912
Posted By PeteHski

These are branded goods with a growing...

These are branded goods with a growing reputation. You can say the same about some of the Chinese carbon wheel and frame brands.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,912
Posted By PeteHski

😂 you think the unbranded knockoff merchants care...

😂 you think the unbranded knockoff merchants care about internet reviews or product quality and safety?

The major brands work to recognised professional standards which guarantees a safe product...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,912
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, when I buy products I look for proven...

Yeah, when I buy products I look for proven quality and usually avoid random unbranded gear unless it is something trivial. I’ve never had to sue using this basic principle.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,912
Posted By PeteHski

Brand reputation and history is the main...

Brand reputation and history is the main evidence. If I buy an S-Works carbon bar I can reasonably expect a high level of quality and safety. If I buy a random unknown, unbranded carbon bar then I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,912
Posted By PeteHski

If we stick to the subject of carbon bars, there...

If we stick to the subject of carbon bars, there is no pseudoscience in the materials, layup design and manufacture of reputable products. The problem is when cheap unknown knockoffs potentially...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,912
Posted By PeteHski

They are very good at vibration damping. When I...

They are very good at vibration damping. When I moved to carbon bars on both my mtb and road bikes I noticed an improvement in this respect. The weight saving I agree is secondary and I didn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 05:24 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,912
Posted By PeteHski

Well my perception of super-cheap, totally...

Well my perception of super-cheap, totally unbranded components is one of complete lottery and it can be assumed that no signficant QC was involved in the process. The best you can hope for is that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 04:16 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,912
Posted By PeteHski

After years of hard riding I would change your...

After years of hard riding I would change your bars anyway, regardless of their provenance and what they are made out of. It's just not worth the bet with componenets that can potentially put you on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 04:11 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,912
Posted By PeteHski

I guess you think it's all the same stuff, just...

I guess you think it's all the same stuff, just with a different price tag right?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 03:50 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,912
Posted By PeteHski

I'm pretty sure Topeak doesn't make carbon bars,...

I'm pretty sure Topeak doesn't make carbon bars, so I think it was a typo.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 02:51 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,912
Posted By PeteHski

Carbon bars are great, but not something to go...

Carbon bars are great, but not something to go cheap on for obvious reasons.
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