The reviewer discusses upgrading their Bianke Intenso custom bike with Big Rock carbon handlebars purchased from AliExpress. They highlight the handlebars' build quality, weight savings, and aesthetic appeal, while noting some installation challenges due to lack of instructions. The reviewer tests the handlebars on a climb and finds them comfortable and sturdy, though they acknowledge it's hard to quantify improvements in road buzz reduction.
AI-Summary
Pros
Good build quality
Premium finish
Significant weight saving (from 470g to 340g)
Comfortable feel
Sturdy and reassuring
Improves overall bike aesthetics
Includes all necessary parts for fitting
Cons
No instructions included
Some included parts' purposes unclear
Hard to quantify road buzz reduction
AliExpress origin may raise quality concerns for some buyers
Key Points
Carbon construction
Integrated one-piece bar and stem design
38cm width with slight flare to 40.5cm
Weighs 340g
Cost approximately 230 quid
Internal cable routing (though not fully utilized in this installation)
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