At 136g, the new Octagonal Airborne Flyte Styx incorporate a short cold worked octagonal profile to provide a wider and easier to grip surface. Aerospace grade 3AL / 2.5V titanium alloy, 110mm length with welded end caps. Stainless steel clamp bolts included.
Submitted by
rafuli
a Cross Country Rider
from Jerusalem Date Reviewed: July 19, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
AIRBORNE DIRECT
Strengths:
Very comftorble and light. Looks like it will last forever.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
many including cane creek ergo for more tha 3 years.
Bike Setup:
Airborne black widow with Fox RLT, SRAM XO and shimao drivetrain, Airborne Ti bar, seatpost and bar ends.
Bottom Line:
Using cane creek ergo for long time I was looking for something longer. Airborne got out with an incrediable net deal for those Ti beautys for 20 bucks. Bought them, and love the feal and responsivness of Ti bar, and the looks. Its perfect construction and in bent make tham more comfy than the CK's.
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Submitted by
Mikael Arnesson
a Weekend Warrior
from Avesta, Sweden Date Reviewed: October 2, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Airborne EC
Strengths:
Light, comfortable, grip.
Weaknesses:
None to think of.
Similar Products Used:
A mix of barends.
Bike Setup:
Airborne Lucky Strike 19'5", SID SL fork, Shimano WH-M575 wheels with WTB 2.1" Nanoraptors, XT/XTR components, TIME ATAC pedals, (Airborne: 120mm Stem- mtb seatpost- Flyte Styx barends- Pro saddle), Pazzazz Comp/alu bar, WTB headset, AVID discbrakes and SD-5 levers.
Bottom Line:
These are great barends, at least for me. They are very comfortable and the hexagonal shape gives a secure grip in wet conditions. Did I mention that they were light! Don't hesiatate, get these, they are great.
Regards Mikael
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