Originally Posted by
skimaxpower
Because modern carbon handlebars perform equally with alu ones, but weigh less.
Not every bike tourist carries 40 pounds of gear. Ounces count.
absolutely, just be aware of the handlebar bag issue, with clamping or wire type attchment of mounts. I figure the weight saving of a cf vs alu cant be that much, compared to all the other stuff, but the main thing is to be aware of this aspect, and then you decide.