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Aaron Zyms
a Weekend Warrior
from FloridaDate Reviewed: March 22, 2006
Strengths: Feels like its a part of my hand. Allows you to feel everthing (even bumnps, but tape/grips handle that).
Easy install w/ non-galling screws.Weaknesses: A little heavy and long, so ungainly. The end is tighter that other ends, making it hard to plug.Bottom Line: Get then if you think you will actually ride with your hands on 'em and you dont trust carbon fiber. If you're on a budget or hate carbon fiber, this is the best aluminum one you can find.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Similar Products Used: N/A
Bike Setup: Strapped on both Easton's and Ritchey Pro's with Bontrager Bzzzkills.
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Liam
a Cross Country Rider
from Flint Hill, VA , USA Date Reviewed: April 2, 2004
Strengths: These have a good design, are strong and light. Easy to grip. I got a good deal on them on EBay.Weaknesses: On tight single track, they'll catch trees and flip you over. (this happens with all bar ends)I'm not switching them onto my new Trek custom 8500.Bottom Line: Some of the best bar ends out there, if you like bar ends.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Bike Setup: standard Trek 4300.
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tom
a Weekend Warrior
from pocono'sDate Reviewed: August 5, 2003
Strengths: Light weight, great feel, perfect bend and width.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: Rode a friends bike with them on, had a great feel. Bought 2 sets on Ebay, best bar ends I ever had. No need for carbons, these are perfect.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Titec bar ends
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Mantra Klein
a
from NMB, floridaDate Reviewed: March 12, 2003
Strengths: Light
StrongWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Light, stong, waht else do you want? They came on my bike, and Till I put my klein stratum 90 on, theyre staying on. Cauyse the bar is not bar end compatible. But thats ok. it weighs 90 frikin grams. And i got some pork rinds for it.... Hehehehe. Get thes bar ends if you want bar ends. They are cheap, light, and just great. Who doesn't love magnesium?
Favorite Trail: None of your business
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: You dont need that, this is a bar end review (But its a kick azz klein Mantra with all the goodies)
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Dan
a Cross Country Rider
from Michigan, USDate Reviewed: January 17, 2003
Strengths: Lighter then any other bar end i've used, nice and strong too. Cool grippy coat paint type stuff on them aswell so you have some grip on them when your on the grunt climbs.Weaknesses: none, best bar ends ever.Bottom Line: these are sweet. i have the race light ski magnesium model and i couldn't be happier. help out on climbs a lot and have given me another hand position on some longer rides.
Favorite Trail: Pontiac Lake Rec. Area Trail
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$12.00
Purchased At: E-bay
Similar Products Used: something off a huffy i think.
Bike Setup: trek 4500 with nothing stock on it except the seatpost, because the ultra slick design team over at trek made the seat post 29.2mm rather then the industry stands.
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rey green
a Cross Country Rider
from usaDate Reviewed: November 4, 2002
Strengths: light, grippyWeaknesses: wha?Bottom Line: i love these, and btw, i have big xxl hands and the bend dont bother me at all, they just give more options to grip. they seem pretty damn light to me as well. value chilies ill put a five tho i cant speak to...i got em in exchange for a coupla microbrews from some dude going stictly to trials riding
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: dont need no stinking similar products
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Flyer
a Cross Country Rider
from Chicago ILDate Reviewed: December 25, 2001
Strengths: Nice feel, and lightweight (magnesium).Weaknesses: They were a little expensive...but light weight and feel was worth it.Bottom Line: This is about the only thing Bontrager makes that I like or would buy. Simply haven't ever found any other bar ends I have liked. A little expensive.....but great other than that.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: LBS
Bike Setup: 2002 Giant XTC se2 with lots of tweeks
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Andreas Klauser
a Cross Country Rider
from FeldafingDate Reviewed: July 5, 2001
Strengths: Design, strength,low weightWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: These are perfect. Ergonomic design, low weight, good i.e. broad clamp, grippy surface. A pity that they no longer available here.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: rabe
Similar Products Used: onza, Marin, tune
Bike Setup: Trek OCLV 9900, XTR/Sram shorty, Manitou SX Carbon, tune wheels
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Eric
a Cross Country Rider
from Mountain ViewDate Reviewed: May 16, 2001
Strengths: Great bar ends.Weaknesses: None.Bottom Line: I have two sets:
- Race: came stock on my Bontrager
- Race Lite: bought for $10 at LBS clearing out stock
These bar ends are perfect. The ski bend shape hits my hand perfectly. They're light. They're strong. They're cheap. They're painted black. They're easy to grip.
What can you say bad about them? Nothing. Wish a had a few extra sets to have just in case.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Onza
Bike Setup: Yeti ARC, Bontrager Race Lite
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Aaron
a Cross Country Rider
from MaineDate Reviewed: April 16, 2001
Strengths: light and strong. textured surface provides good grip (when clean)Weaknesses: Remember that nice textured surface, well it has a tendency of collecting dirt.Bottom Line: What more could you possibly want? These are light, comfortable and seem to be pretty durable. They are the perfect length for my. Why pay $80 for carbon just to shave a gram?
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At: Pricepoint
Bike Setup: 2000 paragon, selle italia saddle, panaracers
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david crismon
a Cross Country Rider
from louisvilleDate Reviewed: April 12, 2001
Strengths: Lightweight, decent looks.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Very nice product. claimed weight of 110 grams is actually 120 on my scale. I hate that. Never stip on specialized bars. Will try on Easton CT2 next month and will let you know if there is a problem.
Favorite Trail: the next one
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: Jeffersonville Schwinn, Indiana
Similar Products Used: Several
Bike Setup: Specialized FSR XC, Bontrager Race wheels, S Works Baldy tires (when not muddy) Selle Italia Flite Ti Gel. All else 2000 stock.
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Jay
a Cross Country Rider
from Simi Valley, CaDate Reviewed: March 2, 2001
Strengths: Lightweight, strong, inexpensiveWeaknesses: Textured surface tends to collect dirt.Bottom Line: Usually you can only get 2 out of three when you buy something; either light, strong, or inexpensive. These bar-ends break all the rules. I usually don't place reviews until I've really given a product time to prove itself but for these I had to when I recently stuck them hard into the ground on a rocky endo crash and the only damage suffered was a little scrape on the ends. I couldn't wait to get the word out on how good these bar-ends are. I figured they would have spun out of adjustment on my Bontrager handlebar but they stayed put. Buy them!
Favorite Trail: Cheeseboro Canyon, Agoura Ca
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At: Supergo.com
Bike Setup: Trek Fuel 90 Disc
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Billy
a Cross Country Rider
from San DiegoDate Reviewed: January 30, 2001
Strengths: Light, compact, strong.Weaknesses: It won't make my breakfast.Bottom Line: I am not a fan of bar ends. In fact, I was resistant to put these on, but I did so because I need the extra leverage during long climbs. They look a little funny on a riser bar, but who cares, they work very very well. I am using the Race Lites and have mediums size hands; they might be too small for people with larger hands.
Favorite Trail: Noble Canyon
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At: pricepoint
Similar Products Used: Control Tech, Power Tools
Bike Setup: Using Profile Carbon Fiber RS riser handlebar/Oury grips on a Single Speed.
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Joel Adams
a Cross Country Rider
from Cambridge, MA USADate Reviewed: January 10, 2001
Strengths: Wonderful grip, lightweight, magnesium!Weaknesses: The bonding material which holds the magnesium bar end tube to the handlebar clamp failed on one bar end.Bottom Line: Great bar ends for the money, lightweight, not aluminum, wonderful grip, however these failed on me. I was going to replace these with the same, but I purchased the last remaining set from the shop. Looks like this has not happened before, based on other reviews.
Value- these wasted my time!
Overall- they broke!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: Cycle Loft, Burlington, MA
Similar Products Used: Onza, Icon
Bike Setup: Trek '00 8000 SLR, Rolf Satellite, Judy Race, Speedplay Frogs
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Zeus
a Weekend Warrior
from Berrien Springs, MIDate Reviewed: September 16, 2000
Strengths: Light (Magnesium)
Strong, narrow clamp
Ergonomic designWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: Can't beat these. Strength of clamp, light weight and shape is perfect. If you're hands are large, find the straight bar-ends; the ski-bend might be a bit short. The finish provides grip even when wet. Supergo still had these ($15.00) as of 9/17/00 - get them if you want ends and don't mind black as you only color choice.
Favorite Trail: Rubicon Jeep Trail
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At: Supergo
Similar Products Used: Onza
Control Tech II Lites
Bike Setup: Access Ti/Manitou Mars 1, King/517s, Bontrager ST2s, post, stem and bar. XT drivetrain and brakes
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