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I'm a pussy? Or I just don't trust rusted metal not to crack in my hands...

I find it pretty sketchy with like 2mm of toe overlap because i never expect it, never had a problem with the 2 inches of overlap on my low pro, funny that.

I'm a pussy? Or I just don't trust rusted metal not to crack in my hands...

the fact they're oversized steel track drops and not alu makes me think they're probably pretty low quality and thick and that's just a bit of surface rust

^probably true...

the fact they're oversized steel track drops and not alu makes me think they're probably pretty low quality

Really? So Deda chromed bars are shit?

I find it pretty sketchy with like 2mm of toe overlap because i never expect it, never had a problem with the 2 inches of overlap on my low pro, funny that.

I get it, the wheel kinda just bites your toe a little and stops dead sending you flying.
Well that's what happened to me once, only once though.

the fact they're oversized steel track drops and not alu makes me think they're probably pretty low quality and thick and that's just a bit of surface rust

Steel track drops are stiffer than alu track drop.

Secondly, steel bend, they don't crack like alu.

steel bend, they don't crack like alu.

Until it gets rotten then it crumbles.

It usually gives signs before failing other than surface rust though, gets really flaky and uneven.

If it starts Creaking its time to consider replacement but haven't had to cross that bridge.

I prefer to trust old steel bar than old alu bar, however uncomfortable they may be.

Really? So Deda chromed bars are shit?

Hydrogen Embrittlement

A better picture of my Ratty Bike..
Raw steel fork.. Raw steelcages for the pedals..
I know old steelframes should have a quill stem.. But ahead is sooo much stiffer!

Nice! Watch those cages don't snap though!

Nice! Watch those cages don't snap though!

Because of rusting? (can you say that? i'm danish )

Yeah I think you can.
Rusting can weaken the thin metal, my mate snapped a pair that I sold him and they were nearly new.

I felt bad lol

Yeah I think you can.
Rusting can weaken the thin metal, my mate snapped a pair that I sold him and they were nearly new.

I'll keep an eye out for that ! Thnx!

I do actually use spd pedals most of the time.. so those pedals don't se alot of action..

Cornering might be an issue.

Plenty of toe clearance, no need to worry. Oh, wait...

That's so stupid.

brake skid with his outside foot lowside on the cranks and counter steer...

brake skid with his outside foot lowside on the cranks and counter steer...

Simples!

beats falling down..