I’m not asking to justify the money, I’m asking if people recommend carbon bars, I’m a bit paranoid about crashing with them that’s all!
Sorry, I missed the point there.
I’d have no concerns over Carbon kit. I’ve got carbon bars and seatposts on one/some fo my bikes. They’ve suffered the odd crash and haven;t given me grief.
The only component I have ‘broken’ instead of just wearing out was an Aluminium alloy rim.
If you did need reassuring over Carbon, then check out Easton’s warranty on their carbon kit? Is it lifetime? Or only 5 years? Either way, it used to be longer than the Alu kit.
Also have a look for the video where Niner set about destroying some forks with a hammer. Hardy scientific and the kit is structurally damaged, but it’s a statement of the resilience of Carbon in a crash.