Currently refining the components for my RAG+ build, while I wait on framesets reappearing. I noticed the other day that SPANK are doing gravel bars with that Vibrocore™ stuff in them, which look interesting. Turns out they are also doing gravel rims with it in too:
The reason I ask, is that I really noticed the vibration fatigue when going long on the deceased Calibre Dune. So this stuff sounds like it should be something I'm considering, as there wont be any bounce on the RAG+. Does this stuff actually work…?
Those vibrocore bars would have to be amazing for £95. Money is better spent on good tyres (tubeless and wide) and some good bar tape IME.
I have Vibrocore bars on my MTB and think they're great. Nicer than cheaper carbon bars i've tried and up there with high-end carbon bars
Those Wing 12 drop bars could find their way on to my road bike at some point (the roads round here are terrible)
I have the vibrocore bars on my rocky mountain. I really like them.
Do they work, or are they better than another bar... I couldn't say, as I haven't done back to back testing.
But I do find them comfortable, a good shape, nice width and reasonably priced for a 'decent' bar.
I've got vibrocore bars on both mtb's.
Do they work- no idea.
However the bars shape fits my hands brilliantly.
So less sore hands. Could be the shape, bar material or gunk inside.
They were both ~£50 on sale somewhere.
I have two (MTB bars) as well, both were under £50… they work… especially compared to any other Alu bars I've tried. Better than some, but not all, Carbon bars I've tried, as well. Not worth the big money, but would choose them over any other Alu bar every time.
Interested in the gravel bars and MTB rims… but will wait for them not to be new to make it less of a financial gamble.
A little piece of lead placed at the extremities of the bars used to make a huge difference to motorbike bars - back when bikes used to vibrate like cement mixers.
Might be cheaper to try that. Doesn't need much weight, it simply changes the resonant frequency of the bar.
I have been through a few bars and imo the vibrocore ones are the best at keeping your arms less fatigued. Better than all other alu bars I have tried and some of the carbons. The enve carbons are good, but I wouldn't pay that amount for a bar.
I agree with all of the above. They’ve been my go to bars for a few years now
This review https://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/spank-industries-green-filler-carbon-killer-review-oozy-trail-760-vibrocore-bar/ seems to say that they're not as shock absorbing as a good carbon bar and a bit heavier but significantly cheaper. They seem to agree with the Singletrack review that they're significantly better than a standard aluminium bar.
They do work. I was a cynic, but noticed an immediate difference in buzz after putting the 800mm bars on my trail bike. I found they work especially well on all-dayers in the Alps.
I now have a set of the XC bars doing duty on my rigid OffRoadRat.
I have no idea how it will translate to wheels, but I would always recommend the bars for people who don't want to pay carbon prices.
They work well on my mountain bike. Less buzz-pain than the stock alu ones and some fancy Bontrager carbon ones I had too.
I think they'd be a great idea for a cross bike
Thanks for all the feedback on the bars, that's definitely something to think about then.
Anyone running Vibrocore™ rims (of any sort)…?
Thanks for all the feedback on the bars
Isn't that what it's trying to stop?