Comments on: Interbike 2008: KORE Torsion BFD handlebars & B52 stem

By: Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:56:53 +0000

They are freeride components, after all…not “weight weenie” XC gear. That extra weight means extra strength when and where you need it.

There’s nothing “low grade” about 2014. It’s a common alloy used in some pretty high-end components. 2014 is one of the heat-treatable aluminum alloys. For this application, 2014 or any of the 2XXX alloys is a perfectly acceptable and appreciated choice.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:09:05 +0000

They’re very attractive, but way too far on the heavy side for me. In fact, the lightest possible bar is 309g, which weighs more than my bar and stem together (276g combined). I’m also not too crazy about the low-grade 2014 aluminum of the bar, so let us know how well it holds up.

ALSO, how about a guide showing us how you set up that mini studio??

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Interbike 2008: KORE Torsion BFD handlebars & B52 stem — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:51:51 +0000

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By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:39:27 +0000

DT – Thanks. I’m using Canon 30D w/70-200mm IS 2.8; sometimes Sigma 28-105mm 2.8.

By: Dial Tone

Dial Tone — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:05:04 +0000

As previously mentioned, those are really great product shots! What SLR / lenses are you using?

By: RL Policar

RL Policar — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:25:42 +0000

ooh can I come over and you can take some glamour shots of me! I’ll bring my feather boa and all.

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:22:04 +0000

Thanks, I’ve got a mini studio in the garage

These are a sweet pair. Cant wait to install them.

By: RL Policar

RL Policar — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:45:40 +0000

Great photos of the stem and bar. I thought it was from their catalog! Did you use a light box or was it just paper and some lighting?