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Alloy or carbon handlebars on Scott Addict R2 (programming.dev)
submitted 1 day ago by Mihies@programming.dev to c/bicycling@lemmy.world
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I wondering whether my Ritchey WCS Evo handlebars on my pretty old Scott Addict R2 are carbon or alloy - is there a way to distinguish the two? It's probably alloy I guess.

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[-] raunz@mander.xyz 3 points 1 day ago

Remove the end plugs and do a little digging, I guess.

[-] Mihies@programming.dev 1 points 1 day ago

Great solution, will do when I replace the tape.

this post was submitted on 07 Jun 2026
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