carbon bars..... yea, i thought they would be quiet doggy to. them snapping and you crashing to the ground and knocking teeth out, so i see your point. so i thought long and hard about weather i will by carbon bars when i get my new bike - in a week or so - and i thought well yea there light and seem really good but then the snapping though came to ming and i was like well they woul'nt be for sale if the snapped - i meen pros must use carbon bars and they seem to be ok so i say yes! to carbon bars!! light weight, good looking and a decent affordable price.