Carbon Fiber Handlebars--Carbon stem necessary? - Page 2

These effects can be negated, however, by either placing amethyst, citrine, garnet, smoky quartz and clear quartz crystals (specific combinations vary by astrological sign) within your chamois layer; or by wearing a special helmet as pictured below to funnel the vortex energies. (CPSC, Snell certification may be questionable.)

I find that if I bathe infrequently or wash poorly that the oily, sebaceous effluent in my nethers builds up and crystalizes under my weight and body heat. Do those sort of crystals count?

So, this guy walks into a bike shop with a high-dollar Colnago and the owner (or whoever) assumes, "hey, maybe this guy has more money than brains." I would go back and ask him to explain WHY you need a CF stem with CF bars. It sounds like gouge-o-rama to me. My FSA stem has an aluminum body and a CF face plate. Does that mean I need an aluminum AND CF bar?

I love the karmic take on the whole thing, though

My six13 Came with K-Wings and an FSA Aluminum Stem (with CF Clamp), I've been riding them for 2 1/2 years, they're made for each other....

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07 Cannondale Caffeine 29'er

I find that using predominately aluminium puts me better in tune with the Earth's harmonic vibrations.

I ride Deda Newton stuff. It rocks. Is it uncomfortable? No because I have my position right.

PS. The bend on Deda Newton bars (ergo) is very very comfortable.

Also, Alienator, no those crystals do not count. I'm sorry to say your Chakras will continue corroding.

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thank you crank n' cycles...If you are ever in SW WA, take a trip to Crank N' Cycles.

Lucky for me, my chakras took a turn for the better today when the Cycling Gods gifted me with an AX Lightness Daedalus post.

That negates all negative effects of alloy+carbon with its magical properties granted by the Gods of weightweenie-ism. Is this replacing the moots post ? IIRC you had one, but I may be thinking of a different bike.

You not only lost weight on the post but now your wallet is a little lighter too

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thank you crank n' cycles...If you are ever in SW WA, take a trip to Crank N' Cycles.

Does that helmet keep your razor from getting dull???

Inquiring minds want to know ;-))))

Yup. Replacing the Moots post with it's infuriating clamp. Yeah, my wallet, in the future will be lighter, but the fine LBS folks be lettin' make payments on it and gave it to me below cost.....so that helps. Still, I guess it is silly expensive.

The good thing is that now the Moots has achieved an optimal level of blackness.

I bought a Habenero frame a couple of years ago and, as time goes by, it looks more and more like a good purchase. I am totally happy with this bike. The frame is awesome (despite two major crashes) and I spec'd everything else. If you desire Ti, check out Habenero. Lots of other alternatives, as well.

FSA OS115 with just the carbon cap (4 bolts). There's a reason the pros still prefer aluminum stem and bars, being all carbon really makes no difference in ride performance and vibration (weight a little, but not much)

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