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vio765
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: November 3, 2006
Strengths: carbon is very nice. absorbs shock okWeaknesses: no value.Bottom Line: like a bottom bracket, bar, or post, it is just there. lol
Favorite Ride: my bike is my therapist
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$190.00
Purchased At: gottaridebikes.com
Similar Products Used: deda
Bike Setup: Giant TCR, Zipp 404s, FSA carbon cockpit, Ultegra derailleurs, DA shifters, speedplay pedals.
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wilier
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: September 24, 2005
Strengths: Absolutely zero road vibration. Incredibly stiff - you'll think the bar/stem combo is welded to the frame.Weaknesses: Ouch - It's pricey if you pay full price. Value to me is a 5 since my back feels great.Bottom Line: I never write reviews, but this product demands one. I love this thing!!!
I installed the FSA K-wing lite at the same time the FSA K-force lite carbon fiber stem. I don't know which one ontributed more to the ride quality, but the combination of the two is amazing.
I purchased both parts after riding an aluminum Ritchey WCS stem and Easton EC70 carbon fiber bar for a couple years. My back is not what it used to be, so full carbon fiber was the way to go. the Stem is only available in 31.8mm so that meant upgrading the bars as well.
The bars are very comfortable and transmit almost no road vibration. However, they are so stiff, they take you exactly where you point the bike.
For those of you who had problems installing brake levers on the old Easton CF bars, FSA bars are narrower to allow easier installation. FSA adds reinforcement where the levers and stem clamp down, and in each of those areas, they add "non-slip" material.
The stem is beefy. It looks huge, but because it's CF, definitely weighs in light. Not the lightest in the bunch, but it does the job. The clamp for the bars if a 4 bolt. Clamp area is wide and I think that helps with the stiffness of the bar/stem combo.
Same review is posted in for the FSA stem since the review is for both products.
Bike Setup: Wilier Mortirolo Scandium, Full Dura Ace Drivetrain, Hugi/Open Pro Wheels, FSA Carbon Fiber Bar/Stem, USE Alien Post, Speedplay Sero Ti pedals.
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