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Probably a question asked almost as much as "when should I buy a new helmet??" I did a search but nothing came up.
Opinions...or....this question is based on a difference of opinion with a riding buddy. My friend, all 175lbs of him, replaces his bars every year. He puts about 4-5000 miles per year on them. I haven't done that. I kept one set for 7 years (too long) and my current ones are 3 years old next month. My bike has been in two minor wrecks during the last three years neither of which did any obvious damage to the bars. The wrecks were simple, flesh eating, slide outs on wet turns. Yes, these are aluminum bars. As a 6'1" 188lb (down from 202lbs Jan 1st...YEAH!!!) rider, I wouldn't trust CF bars.
I think replacing them every year is a waste of money. Heck, I oughta buy his old bars. But when is too long?? When do you replace your bars??
Opinions...or....this question is based on a difference of opinion with a riding buddy. My friend, all 175lbs of him, replaces his bars every year. He puts about 4-5000 miles per year on them. I haven't done that. I kept one set for 7 years (too long) and my current ones are 3 years old next month. My bike has been in two minor wrecks during the last three years neither of which did any obvious damage to the bars. The wrecks were simple, flesh eating, slide outs on wet turns. Yes, these are aluminum bars. As a 6'1" 188lb (down from 202lbs Jan 1st...YEAH!!!) rider, I wouldn't trust CF bars.
I think replacing them every year is a waste of money. Heck, I oughta buy his old bars. But when is too long?? When do you replace your bars??