Keithc Posted September 12, 2012 Share Sorry if I am hijacking this discussion, but I guess the same can be said for Carbon Seat Posts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peewee1 Posted September 12, 2012 Share When I fitted my Ritchey bars I read in the instruction leaflet provided that you should change your carbon products every 3 years - seems a waste since they more than likely cost at least 2x the price of their alu counterparts. This morning I saw the Ritchey Superlogic Seatpost for almost 2.5k on CWC, who spends this kind of cash? And yes, if you buying carbon make sure its a branded reputable product, not these fong kong jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted September 12, 2012 Share I got myself a Ritchey carbon flatbar the other day, didn't use a torque wrench (only my loyal multi tool) Now it creaks like a madarfarca - I did something wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukep Posted September 12, 2012 Share I got myself a Ritchey carbon flatbar the other day, didn't use a torque wrench (only my loyal multi tool) Now it creaks like a madarfarca - I did something wrong Did you use carbon paste/ assembly paste Edited September 12, 2012 by Lukep Keithc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peewee1 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Did you use some Carbon grease when installing? To be safe maybe get a bike shop to tighten it to the 5nm. But I think the creak is probably from it being loose or lack of carbon grease. Keithc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BushGoblin Posted September 12, 2012 Share Truvativ world cup bars, been running them for a while, number of crashes and still going string. Use a torque wrench for working on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesme Posted September 12, 2012 Share also keen on doing bars and stem, but also nervous, just falling to much in the technical bits. But Ritchey is at the top of the list. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted September 12, 2012 Share Did you use carbon paste/ assembly pasteDid you use some Carbon grease when installing? To be safe maybe get a bike shop to tighten it to the 5nm. But I think the creak is probably from it being loose or lack of carbon grease.No i didn't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li Mu Bai Posted September 12, 2012 Share I got myself a Ritchey carbon flatbar the other day, didn't use a torque wrench (only my loyal multi tool) Now it creaks like a madarfarca - I did something wrong get yourself some Tacx Carbon Assembly Paste, apply this to your bar/ stem connection, also your seatpost/ frame connection, creaks gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBer wannabee Posted September 12, 2012 Share WTF is carbon grease? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted September 12, 2012 Share also keen on doing bars and stem, but also nervous, just falling to much in the technical bits. But Ritchey is at the top of the list. GDon't worry....other things will break first...your teeth...head...brakes... On the topic, I have two handlebars at home...KCNC Bones SC and Truvativ Noir Carbon...I honestly think the carbon is stronger, no jokes. Just because its metal doesn't mean its stronger Edited September 12, 2012 by rouxtjie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 12, 2012 Share Sorta like a burnishing compound, but made specifically for carbon goodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted September 12, 2012 Share WTF is carbon grease? in a nutshell , grease with grit in it .so you dont have to over tighten the carbon to stop it slipping and it wont creak . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 12, 2012 Share Don't worry....other things will break first...your teeth...head...brakes... On the topic, I have two handlebars at home...KCNC Bones SC and Truvativ Noir Carbon...I honestly think the carbon is stronger, no jokes. Just because its metal doesn't mean its stronger oooooeeey! Those KCNC Bones jobbies don't inspire my confidence... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 12, 2012 Share in a nutshell , grease with grit in it .so you dont have to over tighten the carbon to stop it slipping and it wont creak . beat ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted September 12, 2012 Share get yourself some Tacx Carbon Assembly Paste, apply this to your bar/ stem connection, also your seatpost/ frame connection, creaks gone.Available at any LBS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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