Would you ride these - eXotic carbon handlebars

[john]

Purchased a set of exotic - carboncycles.cc - carbon flat bars a while ago.

First set arrived, layup looked 'unusual' under the lacquer. Ended up returning for a second set which were similar, possibly the same bar returned in the post. The bars have remained in the corner of the shed unused for the last couple of years.

Pics below. Am I being paranoid? Looks like an unusual layup at best. The brand seem to have a reasonable reputation..

 

[john]

Pics don’t show layup brilliantly but you get the idea.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I have no idea it does look strange though @KermitGKona88 @Woz will know.

 

[Mod-Master]

I’ve got a set of alu exotics you can have karma if you get worried

 

[Takingabreak]

I wouldn't but then I'm a bit paranoid when it comes to carbon. I returned some columbus minimal forks because the weave looked a bit odd in one place. The replacements look fine but the thought of them failing is still in my mind each time I ride the bike

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I have to say after my creaky Racelight forks and the recall I don't ride carbon.

 

[KermitGKona88]

Hi John, just an opinion but for what they cost I wouldn't risk the dentists bill...

 

[Woz]

Never seen a carbon bar like that, nor carbon wrap bars either. True that the forks have a good reputation and have ridden them myself, but still a lapse in QC can happen. Not familiar with these specific bars, so someone else who's had them could confirm if they are normal / suspect.

For me, the moment I have a doubt I know it will bug me and I ask is it worth it? When it concerns anything to do with steering and the fundamentals of bike control I'm on the side of caution and no risk taking.

 

[Takingabreak]

Note to self - fit steel forks at the weekend

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Note to self - fit steel forks at the weekend

Sorry mate.