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Old 04-30-23, 11:24 PM
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SoSmellyAir
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Originally Posted by mstateglfr
Why would that design be a touring bar?
Because it looks kind of like a Soma Sparrow mounted upside down?

Originally Posted by mstateglfr
As for whether or not carbon is sturdy enough for gravel, look at all the car on bars on the market. It's not like people are faceplanting left and right because of carbon bars.
Yes, there are many CF gravel handlebars, and I am sure they are fine in most circumstances. I am wondering whether a lightweight (200 g) CF road bar would be sturdy enough, because I have a few extras.
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