Ease of making consistent OD of the tubes for bonding would be my guess but I’ll ask.
I know the old Trek Fuels and Fluids (with the TALAS shock!) that had bonded carbon stays it was actually easier to manufacture than a bonded aluminum setup (weight savings also a bonus).
Also, probably the perception of added value. If making round enough aluminum handles doesn’t save real money compared to buying USA made UD carbon ones why not carbon?
Feb. 25, 2020, 6:10 a.m. - Andrew Major
Ease of making consistent OD of the tubes for bonding would be my guess but I’ll ask. I know the old Trek Fuels and Fluids (with the TALAS shock!) that had bonded carbon stays it was actually easier to manufacture than a bonded aluminum setup (weight savings also a bonus). Also, probably the perception of added value. If making round enough aluminum handles doesn’t save real money compared to buying USA made UD carbon ones why not carbon?