Integrated Handlebars vs. Normal Handlebars and Stems

Vector7 said:

I wanted to get everyone's opinion on this. I just recently purchased an Integrated Handlebar from www.token-usa.com My question is: how many of you have had positive or negative experiences with Integrated Handlebars.

My friends like the way the integrated handlebars look, but they are a little skeptical about the strengh of such a set-up. What do you guys think?

Tailwinds,
Vector7

While I like the "cool" factor, I am not sure I buy the stiffness story, and they are not adaptable when it comes to fine tuned positioning, etc. Weight savings is moot as well. That said if I saw a carbon bar/stem combo for a reasonable price in my size I would still buy it, reasonable being the same or less than buying the two components seperately.

wilmar13 said:

While I like the "cool" factor, I am not sure I buy the stiffness story, and they are not adaptable when it comes to fine tuned positioning, etc. Weight savings is moot as well. That said if I saw a carbon bar/stem combo for a reasonable price in my size I would still buy it, reasonable being the same or less than buying the two components seperately.

This is what I have heard. I guess knowing your measurements really helps.

Tailwinds,
Vector7

Vector7 said:

This is what I have heard. I guess knowing your measurements really helps.

Tailwinds,
Vector7

No I meant that you can't tilt your bars slightly different regardless of proper fit. For example maybe I like to have my drops at a different position/angle than you, not possible with stem/bar combo.

wilmar13 said:

No I meant that you can't tilt your bars slightly different regardless of proper fit. For example maybe I like to have my drops at a different position/angle than you, not possible with stem/bar combo.

Yes. I understand what you're saying.

Tailwinds,
Vector7