i did not like the one that came with my IP-057 frame it was a loose fit. I made up two of them already. (one for me)..

I imagine they are the same as the ip-256 frame.

Any interest in them? if there is i can make up more of them.

I can also do front axles also but dont currently have aluminum that size.

I am pricing them at $5 + shipping

Note i am not a professional machinist

I really need to proof read my posts.. the total weight was 19.5lbs... the frame alone was about 2.5lbs (no fork / etc..)

Thx MTB2223 for fixing the photos..

Carbonazza.. i have been completely out of the biking scene for 15 years (still rode but did not pay attention to anything) my old road bike had a quill steam on it..

Anyways I did a lot of reading on how to set up a carbon steerer.. i read everything from you need the steer tube to be above the stem to a little below, carbon paste (both use and dont use) and blah blah blah..

So in a nutshell this is how i set it up..

heavy wheel bearing grease (belray saltwater proof) on the outside of the bearing seated by hand. cut the steer tube about 1.5mm above the stem with a 5mm spacer (the topcap "protrudes" about 1.5mm ). Cleaned the crap out of the steer tube and the stem with rubbing alcohol until everything was really clean.  torqued the carbon plug (inside one) to 50lb-in. the top cap to 25lb-in grabbed the front brake and wiggled the handlebar a bit to help seat the headset. torqued the topcap to 30lb-in and grabbed the front brake and wiggled the handlebar again. I did this a few times until I felt no looseness in the headset then gave it a slight turn on the top cap and torqued the stem clamp bolts to 50lb-in.

after 300 miles there is no play in the headset and it is not binding at all.

I was really worried about using a carbon steer tube but i am comfortable with it now.

I did the same as Vip.. but I found there was still some "release agent" on my stem and carbon steerer. It cause a bit ofcreaking.  I cleaned it with some rubbing alcohol. I did put some grease on te headset bearings   I used this.

http://www.belray.com/bel-ray-waterproof-grease

I have used for years on other things and it has never failed me...

I would be interested the bar.

I have a set of carbon flat bars from XMIplay I would be willing to sell for $40 incl shipping.  Used only for about 1 week, they are in new condition.  I will post them in the FS forum later today.

My carbon riser bars are 680mm wide and for me they are a good width.  I could be okay with up to about 700mm wide based on my size and the trails I ride.  It's all personal preference.