Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I paid £22 for my set of Toseek integrated carbon bars. So what are they like, and how do they compare to a standard aluminium bar and stem?
*SIROKO CLOTHING LINK* – Additional 10% off - srko.co/tracevelo
A cheap set of carbon fibre bars from AliExpress or eBay can make a fantastic lightweight upgrade for your road bike, but how cheap is too cheap?
In 2019 I was browsing eBay for some bike parts and picked up picked up a set of integrated carbon handlebars from a brand called Toseek, priced at £22.67. I’ve been using them for the last 18 months on my Chinese carbon disc brake setup, and they’ve performed pretty well.
But should you get a pair, and how do they compare to a standard aluminium bar and stem, especially when it comes to comfort, the amount of flex, and the all-important weight?
Got any questions or comments, stick them below 👇 and I'll try and get back to as many of you as I can!
Toseek Handlebar Stats:
Stem length - 100mm
Width - 400mm
Reach - 89mm
Drop - 130mm
Clamp diameter - 28.6mm
Angle - 10 degrees
Weight - 331g
Timestamps:
00:00 – Start
00:44 – Sponsor segment
02:15 – Intro
04:20 – Closeup
06:59 – Weight and comparison
08:18 – Flex test
10:32 – Cable routing & design flaws
14:07 – The good stuff
15:31 – Final Thoughts
Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - go2dev.co.uk
About Trace Velo:
I love cycling, and I love getting pro cycling kit for less. If it’s cheap, from China, and made of carbon fibre, I’m interested!
Instagram:
instagram.com/tracevelo
Email:
tracevelouk@gmail.com
Please note:
With the exception of Siroko, all other products demonstrated in this video have been purchased by me, and I have no affiliation to any of the sellers or vendors shown.
In addition, I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!
I paid £22 for my set of Toseek integrated carbon bars. So what are they like, and how do they compare to a standard aluminium bar and stem?
*SIROKO CLOTHING LINK* – Additional 10% off - srko.co/tracevelo
A cheap set of carbon fibre bars from AliExpress or eBay can make a fantastic lightweight upgrade for your road bike, but how cheap is too cheap?
In 2019 I was browsing eBay for some bike parts and picked up picked up a set of integrated carbon handlebars from a brand called Toseek, priced at £22.67. I’ve been using them for the last 18 months on my Chinese carbon disc brake setup, and they’ve performed pretty well.
But should you get a pair, and how do they compare to a standard aluminium bar and stem, especially when it comes to comfort, the amount of flex, and the all-important weight?
Got any questions or comments, stick them below 👇 and I'll try and get back to as many of you as I can!
Toseek Handlebar Stats:
Stem length - 100mm
Width - 400mm
Reach - 89mm
Drop - 130mm
Clamp diameter - 28.6mm
Angle - 10 degrees
Weight - 331g
Timestamps:
00:00 – Start
00:44 – Sponsor segment
02:15 – Intro
04:20 – Closeup
06:59 – Weight and comparison
08:18 – Flex test
10:32 – Cable routing & design flaws
14:07 – The good stuff
15:31 – Final Thoughts
Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - go2dev.co.uk
About Trace Velo:
I love cycling, and I love getting pro cycling kit for less. If it’s cheap, from China, and made of carbon fibre, I’m interested!
Instagram:
instagram.com/tracevelo
Email:
tracevelouk@gmail.com
Please note:
With the exception of Siroko, all other products demonstrated in this video have been purchased by me, and I have no affiliation to any of the sellers or vendors shown.
In addition, I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!
