Bricktop Posted November 13, 2009 Share I have a GT avalanche PRO, which has wide handle bars more for "all mountain" whatever that is. The bike weighs 14 Kg with its thudbuster seatpost, and I need to shed some weight off it. I do more XC so I am thinking of putting on a carbon handlebar, but am not sure if it will make much difference in weight. are there any other benefits to a narrower carbon handlebar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelz Posted November 14, 2009 Share carbon will absorb more shock that an alu handlebars. besides it looks bling. by just changing the handlebars you wont save that much weight but if you change the stem and seatpost as well you'll notice a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted November 16, 2009 Share to get a strong and light carbon bar you will have to fork out more the 1k. To get a light and strong alu bar will cost you alot less. Carbon is overated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techguy Posted November 16, 2009 Share Get rid of the thudbuster...Wider bars give more control and stability, and I agree with Mampara, carbon is overrated, alu bars are generally lighter for the same price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reanvdm Posted November 30, 2009 Share Interested in the thudbuster if you do decide to take it off the bike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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