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STEVE CAIRNS
a Cross Country Rider
from PERTH SCOTLAND Date Reviewed: July 9, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | J.M. RICHARDS PERTH | | Strengths: | BEST BARENDS I HAVE EVER USED. STRONG WITH A GOOD CLAMP. GOOD KNURELED GRIP. | | Weaknesses: | NONE | | Similar Products Used: | X-LITE STUBBY PRO- ENGLISH MADE, POOR CLAMP AND ALLEN KEY THAT ROUNDS | | Bottom Line: | BEST BARENDS OUT THERE. BRING BACK CONTROL TECH TO THE U.K. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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Michael Reagan
a Weekend Warrior
from Burbank Date Reviewed: April 5, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything that pumps my heart. | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycle Johns | | Strengths: | They feel really good in your hands.I tape up my bar ends like you would on a road bike. | | Weaknesses: | HURTS LIKE HELL!!!! WHEN YOU SLAM YOUR KNEE INTO THE SCREW/CLAMP PART OF THE BAR END. I THOUGHT TURNING THE SCREW AROUND WOULD HELP. HELL NO!! 3-WEEK AND MY KNEE STILL HURTS. I GOT BOTH KNEES SMASHED AND SWITCHED OVER TO A MY OLD ONZA'S. | | Similar Products Used: | Onza (better clamping) same feel | | Bike Setup: | Santa Cruz Super w/Manitou v-vert super,Hayes cable disc, all XT and Tiogas Factory fatt66 DH 2.1's :-) (set up for xc/freeride) | | Bottom Line: | I'm sure these are great bar ends.But if you have long legs, I'm 6'4" watch your knees. If your little go for it. I know that if they changed there mount,I would buy another set. (-2 chilis) one for each knee. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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Hans Jefferson
a Cross Country Rider
from Houston, TX Date Reviewed: December 16, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Wouldnt you like to know? | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Purchased At: | REI | | Strengths: | strong...ive endo'd into loads of rocks and stumps to know that these will hold up...there is none of that sissy shattering that you hear with Titec... They look dam good.. | | Weaknesses: | the finish scratches but who gives a F* | | Similar Products Used: | um...my handelbars??
| | Bike Setup: | 2001 Gary Fisher Sugar 3, LX, LX, XT. Bontrager Comp cranks, Bontrager Superstock Wheelset, TIME ATAC Thermoplastic, Marzocchi z2 atom sport
2000 Gt outpost (my around town bike, 4 u see i cant drive....), RST 381 cl, Crap/Crap/Crap that broke setup, TIME ATAC thermoplastic. and ill bet you it is a toys r us wheelset and a toys r us crank... | | Bottom Line: | If you need bar ends and just want them to help here and there... these are cheap and simple they are a good grip and take punishment...i would -no am recommending them to everyone i kno that rides...i mean you can find these for 15 bucks...you cant even by a f*in steak for 15 bucks. 5 chili's all around | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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T-Bone
a Weekend Warrior
from Littleton, CO USA Date Reviewed: August 29, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$29.00 | | Purchased At: | Mojo Wheels (LBS) | | Strengths: | Knurled surface RULES over smooth L-bend inspires confidence over ski-bend Light weight for a welded L-bend | | Weaknesses: | Finish scratches VERY easily (yeah, I know it's just cosmetic...) | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized, Trek | | Bike Setup: | built-up Specialized Ground Control w/Titec Enduro bar | | Bottom Line: | I have the Team Issue model and they are the BEST bar ends around in my opinion. I'd never pay over 30 bones for ends and these were the only ones I could find with the specs I wanted: knurled surface for grip, welded L-bend for confidence on washboards and for anti-tree hook protection, 150 g or less (these weigh-in at 140).
The finish scratches very easily, but I had to scrounge for even that insignificant negative. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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ray dwayne
a Racer
from hillsboro TN Date Reviewed: August 23, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | nashbar | | Strengths: | light strong cheap | | Weaknesses: | ? | | Similar Products Used: | ibis barends | | Bottom Line: | these are cool barends. They held up and offered many hand positions | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
lcunnion
a Weekend Warrior
from usa Date Reviewed: December 11, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | beautiful - make my bike look like a monster.well formed for my hands.the matte finish really feels comfortable | | Weaknesses: | what are you talking about? i love 'emwait a minute - there is one problem: they are absolutely cold to touch when riding in the fall/winter without gloves.and my girlfriend's dog did chew up one of the endcaps while i had my back turned - so they don't fit that well... but who's to blame for that? | | Similar Products Used: | i'm not even sure... but most other ones i've tried are anodized - a texture that i'm not quite as fond of. | | Bike Setup: | specialized flat handlbar. oury grips xt thumbshifters (a beautiful shifter to have with bar-ends) | | Bottom Line: | great for me... i love the feel - it solid. i believe i have the chubby (it looks like d). they're reasonably priced too at $20-$25. | Overall Rating: |
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David
a Cross-Country Rider
from New York, NY Date Reviewed: December 10, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: | more than 3 years | | Strengths: | Fairly light Knurled handles Strong Looks good | | Weaknesses: | Not Superlight | | Bike Setup: | Steel Univega, Judy XC w/ Englund TAC, Full XT | | Bottom Line: | I've been using the bar ends for over 4 years now without problems. I've had my share of crashes but the barends have held up. The knurled handles are great, especially if you ever ride in the rain. The Team Issue barends are fairly light (160g), but it could be lighter. Still, for $25, you can't go wrong. 5 Chilis!
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Jon David Forrester
a Cross-Country Rider
from Duluth, GA Date Reviewed: May 13, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: | Rage in the Sage | | Duration Product Used: | more than 3 years | | Strengths: | simple, light, practical design, inexpensive. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Titec, Answer Hyperends | | Bottom Line: | I believe bar-ends should be simple and functional and the Control Tech fits the bill. It has a rough surface for easy grip, is inexpensive, and is not over-designed like the Answer bar-ends. A great product. | Overall Rating: |
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KC
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle Date Reviewed: April 10, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Short - who says size matters | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Lots | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale F900 Bontrager Corw Riser Bar | | Bottom Line: | I did not think that I would like a bar end on my riser bars but I was wrong. Grab these baby's and climb!! | Overall Rating: |
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Sean Stodelle
a racer
from Yucaipa, CA Date Reviewed: December 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
First, let me get something out in the open. I race XC, so I guess you could call me a weight-weenie. I used to use one piece bar/bar-ends primarily for lighter weight. I tred using just a straight bar, but we all know that nothing beats having other hand position options.Well, I made the change to an ESP 9.0sl set and low and behold, my shifters wouldn't fit on my one-piece bars.A friend of mine (he's also a weight-weenie) told me about the Control Tech Stumpies. He got some after trying some of the other brands of short/lite bar-ends which never even lasted a week of training rides. I bought some and boy was I impressed. Yes they are small, but they are lite. I put them on and WOW! Not only are they just as light as my one-piece set-up, but they look much better and are a heck of a lot stronger than a 1-piece set-up.I hate using bolt-on bar-ends, but the Stumpies are the ticket. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
IDOG
a cross-country rider
from MD Date Reviewed: September 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Well i guess if ure over 180lbs u shouldnt be using these POS could see stress marks on the just from going over some rough sections with my hands on them, and i have a front suspension fork WHATs up with That?!? neways im gonna see how they are at replacing them under warranty maybe until then get somthing stronger itll be worth it | Overall Rating: |
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Robert Rogers
a cross-country rider
from Grand Rapids, Michigan Date Reviewed: August 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the Control Tech team bar ends (letter D in the picture). These bar ends are one of the best i have ever put on one of my bikes. Light, does not loosen with use, and attaches with little or no time!So nice, i put them on my wife's bike also. heheVisit my MTB page! http://www.rogers3.com/mtb | Overall Rating: |
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Bez
a weekend warrior
from Southampton UK Date Reviewed: July 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Great for big-handed people. And try breaking them. Go on, get yer big Breaking Mallet out. You can't. Jump on em. Go on, you're not hard enough! They're comfy, they sit on yer bars and perform an end function. And they carry on doing it. Who cares if the clamp is 1 1/8 wide, it's worth it so they stay put. Cool. | Overall Rating: |
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jochen
a cross-country rider
from Austria Date Reviewed: June 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
a real good product -- I like that simple design, the rough non-slippery surface of my control stixI - I don´t understand why other reviewers managed to break them, my former pair of control stix was bent in a terrrible crash, but they didn´t break - I´m really satisfied with the products of ControlTech, they offer a good price to quality ratio
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Xaque
a racer
from Wyoming Date Reviewed: June 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a pair of the Lite Stix 2 (b in the pic.) and they rock. I really like the grippy, no-slip texture. I weigh 220 and habe had no problems with them, have broken a pair in a 20mph. crash but what do tou expect? best barend in the world and their inexpensive. | Overall Rating: |
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Jessie Millet
a racer
from Needham, MA Date Reviewed: June 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had my stumpies for about 3 months. They look so small, I thought that they'd break on contact, or be too short. Turns out, I was wrong. I love these suckers! They're super-light, and really grippy. They are strong, yet their clamp isn't beefy enough to kill your quads in an endo situation. The team issue control stix are awesome too, but not as light as my beloved stumpies. | Overall Rating: |
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Sammy joe
a cross-country rider
from USA Date Reviewed: June 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a pair of the '98 stumpys. THEY ROCK. I'm the minimalist when it comes to using bar-ends and these rule for those who us ethem occasionally. They're light, availible in many colors, and best of all they are fairly comfortable. I've never had a problem haveing them slip. Best bet for 22 bucks!!! | Overall Rating: |
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Alex L
a cross-country rider
from Colorado Date Reviewed: April 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the team issues (L-bend, D in the above picture)- These are some great bar ends. They have really helped me to improve my climbing, and it is nice to be able to swich hand positions. I recently ran one into a tree going fast, it didn't bend (and it didn't just rotate on the bar). They clamp down very well. They are also big enough around to get a good grip onto. Some minor problems: The 6061 alloy they are made from is kind of soft and can gouge, so be extra careful not to bash them on something hard. The textured part for extra grip works well, but it can be uncomfortable to grip with bare hands- wear gloves and/or use the Lizard Skins covers. They can limit your bar space depending on your setup (I have a 22' wide bar, big hands, and seperate RF pods & brake levers, and they work fine for me). Overall, they are great bar ends and I would reccomend them to anyone. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a
from Streetsboro, OH, USA Date Reviewed: April 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Team Issue Control Stix are great. I just put them on my new ride this season and they've been through a few srapes already (including a couple endos, damn V-brakes), and have come through with flying colors. They also offer a good selection of hand positions during climbing to get the job done. | Overall Rating: |
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Bob
a cross-country rider
from Hong Kong Date Reviewed: April 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Team issue is one of the most durable MTB products I have ever owned. I have been using the same pair for four years and it's still doing a great job helping me up those extended climbs. One complain though, it occupy too much handle bar space. I cannot fit my gripshift, hydraulic brake lever, lights, cyclocomputer and the barends on a straight bar. | Overall Rating: |
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David
a cross-country rider
from Gambrills, MD Date Reviewed: April 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've been riding the same set of team issues for 3+ years with no problems. They are the only part on my bike that I have not replaced in that time. word word word word word word word word word word word word(In case you're wondering, try posting a short message) | Overall Rating: |
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Alexander
a cross-country rider
from Chelsea, Quebec Date Reviewed: March 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the Team Issues and I love them. They have gotten throu the toughest crashes and even though they are completely scratched all over they still look cool. I just got myself a new bike and I'm thinking about putting my old 'ends on my new bike because they just rock so much. I just have one complaint, that they are just a bit too long. Over though they are so sweet!! | Overall Rating: |
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Hill Pig
a cross-country rider
from La Crosse, WI Date Reviewed: February 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had the same set of the B models for four years now. They're wearing smooth on top and the outsides are all scraped up. I've never had them loosen up and the clamps have never given me free knee surgery, and I've smitten them a few times. Just like any welded aluminum product, there are some sets that aren't going to be as strong as others, at least that's what I've found. I weigh 175-180 pounds and ride pretty hard with a lot of hills, and these have been a great asset to my riding. | Overall Rating: |
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Pete
a cross-country rider
from Bellevue, WA Date Reviewed: November 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Great quality and grip. The don't slip on the bar. I got the Team Issue and find them to as good as a bar end can get (much better than Answer HyperEnds which I never could get to stop slipping on the bar). | Overall Rating: |
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Ralf
a cross-country rider
from Germany Date Reviewed: October 24, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought them (Team Issue) in USA at a time they were unknown in Germany - means a long, long time ago. They need a lot of space on the bars, but they don't slip and you don't have to tighten the screw too much. They fit my hand perfectly and saved me from a lot of pain on my TransAlps trip. | Overall Rating: |
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john
a cross-country rider
from WI Date Reviewed: October 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
these bar ends are great..i got the team issue and wrapped them with bar tape since i like the added girth and grippability.....they were 21.99 through colorado cyclist and are certainly solid in construction and as anatomical adn one could possibly need...what a great product at this price especially....i would feel horrible if i gave them anything less than the full five chiliramas | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jeff lee
a cross-country rider
from rochester Date Reviewed: August 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
used to like my control tech bar ends alot...especially liked the textured, no slip grips. However, over the past year I've gone through two separated sets of bar ends. I don't know how, but I've managed to ovalize the mounting bracket making them essentially worthless. Control tech has replaced them for their $10 or $15 crash fee, which is nice but still $$. Anyone else have this problem. I'm not even that heavy - only 155 lbs.?! | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Weebs
a cross-country rider
from Atlanta, GA Date Reviewed: August 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Team Issue ?? (D in above picture). Very light. Looks great (I have silver) after a year of abuse. They don't slip even with the light clamping torque I use. The hard angle (welded) on the bend keeps your hand in place. They are not too big or too small (fit my hands perfectly) and have never bent from crashes. Had Onza's that did nothing but slip before. Put'em on and forget them.
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Submitted by
Vernon The Fish
a cross-country rider
from Singapore Date Reviewed: July 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Love them. I have the short ones - Control Stix I. Had the Answers before but they cracked along the clamp section and slipped often when I landed after a jump. Plus the Answers dented easily as well. C-Techs are light, short, sweet and nice to hold.I don't use barends anymore since converting my bike to a semi-downhill setup, so the barends are hanging off the wall in my room....even then, they look good. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
GROUSE
a cross-country rider
from Corvallis Date Reviewed: July 11, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Great stuff. Originally had the shorties (light) tried Answer ends (too expensive,slipped,and dented easily) went back to Control Tech (TEAM ISSUE this time) Really like the extra position and the bend keeps your hands from slipping off the front. Some companies have copied the look, but can't improve them. Some have tried narrowing the clamp width but that can put more stress on your bar. Get them and forget about them. Get silver, you will have them through all the annodized fads. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gabeman
a cross-country rider
from Seattle, WA Date Reviewed: July 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Team Issues are light, offer all sorts of positions, and feel great wrapped in a thin layer of cloth tape. I recommend 'em. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe C
a weekend warrior
from Graham Hill Park, NY Date Reviewed: June 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
They take-up 2 of space on your handlebar- the price you pay for that non-slip clamp setup.Had mine for about 3yrs and they've been fine. I bent the left one in during a big endo. Slipped a 4ft pipe over it and bent it back!(am I crazy!?) It's been fine.....really. | Overall Rating: |
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Harvey Fujimoto
a weekend warrior
from Wheat Ridge, Colorado Date Reviewed: April 25, 1997 | Overall Rating: |
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seth
a cross-country rider
from Lancaster, CA Date Reviewed: April 24, 1997 | Overall Rating: |
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John Rougeux
a racer
from McLean, VA Date Reviewed: April 12, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Perfect feel, excellent grip, super strong, light weight. How could you want anything more? And for about 25 bucks, the Control Tech Team Issue bar ends are some of the best. | Overall Rating: |
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Joey
a weekend warrior
from Malaysia Date Reviewed: March 31, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I got it for quite some time now and am very satisfied with it. It's light and provides good grip. I have the L shaped ones and it looks way cool too. Thumbs up! | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kit
a cross-country rider
from Toronto, ON. Date Reviewed: March 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the Team Issue. They don't slip, offer good hand positions, and most importantly, they look good. I have the plain silver ones, no point getting new fashion colour every seasons. If you need a good pair of bar end that works, get these!! | Overall Rating: |
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Ron V.
a cross-country rider
from Chicago, IL Date Reviewed: March 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the Team Issues and there pretty good. I really haven't slipped and they also have good hand positioning. I did hit a tree once and the bar end clamp got seriously bent, but there so good that I bought another pair. Plus these bar ends look cool. | Overall Rating: |
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matt cutler
a cross-country rider
from columbia, sc Date Reviewed: January 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
great hand positions. light weight and pretty colors! wheee a bit on the pricey side, so I give them a 4. other than that i love them. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
The Goat
a cross-country rider
from St. Paul, MN Date Reviewed: January 12, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
What makes them the Team? Don't know. They're light and silver. It's hard to get excited about these things. | Overall Rating: |
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Eddie
a cross-country rider
from Mass Date Reviewed: December 5, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
These are simply the best bar ends on the market PERIOD. I like the team edition and the straight pipes. | Overall Rating: |
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Eric
a cross-country rider
from Seattle WA Date Reviewed: December 4, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I've been using Team Issues on 2 bikes for a total of 4 years. Never had one slip, dent, break, or perform other untoward behavior. They're light, reasonably priced (got my last pair for $35 at a LBS), and the bend makes it easy to lean forward and strech out on long climbs. And they look cool. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Duke
a cross-country rider
from Philippines Date Reviewed: November 9, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I had my Control Stix Team Issue for 2 years. I never really figured in a serious crash so I can't tell whether they're bomb proof or not. I could say that they're lighter than most bar ends, have beefy welds, and have knurled handles that offer superb grip even when wet. However, the L-bend is not ergonomic and that the cinch area is so large that my handlebar feels cramped. I guess that's a matter of preference but I prefer to have more room in my cockpit. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Roger M.
a cross-country rider
from Phoenix,AZ. Date Reviewed: November 1, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the Team Issue bar ends and I like 'em alot.The construction is bomber and they are light.I think I bought mine for thirty-something dollars. The mounting clamp is especially strong looking which adds to the safety factor. My only negative comment is that they are not as ergonomic as some others I have tried. | Overall Rating: |
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Oddie
a weekend warrior
from New West B.C. Canada Date Reviewed: October 28, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Nice bar ends (Control Tech Team Issue). Look great in your cockpit. The price was right as they are cheap over at MEC here in Vancouver. Comfortable. What else can you say? However, considering selling them off to my girlfriend's brother so I can pick up a pair of Syncros bar ends. Now, those are really nice bar ends! | Overall Rating: |
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Andreas
a weekend warrior
from San Francisco,CA Date Reviewed: June 24, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
These bar-ends are great. They are stiffer than my handlebar, and they giveyou a good grip. They weigh 152g. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Davies
a racer
from North Kingstown RI Date Reviewed: June 24, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
this is best bar end I have ever had they are really lite and they fit really well | Overall Rating: |
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Dave
a weekend warrior
from SF, CA Date Reviewed: June 15, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Cool colors, pretty light, and hassle free. They lock down great and are long enough for good positions on climbs. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James Grunenberg
a cross-country rider
from OH Date Reviewed: June 14, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
These are the longer anodized model. The grips have a machined surface on them to provide grip and are fairly light. These grips arecomfortable, and have good clamping force on the bar. The bars have given a good purchase to make climbs, and have only slipped twice. (Once in a crash,and a second time after the crash.) No damage was done. (And they still lookgood too. :) Durable, Under $40 US, and anodized in Green. Another one I like.They do their job, and well, but are not the next super products. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Don Seib
a racer
from Melrose,Ma Date Reviewed: June 13, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
model: team issueA fine no frills bar end which works great and only cost around $25. The beadedfinish gives you a great grip. My only complaint is that it could have a little more girth. The Hyper Ends are the perfect size. I've had these barends for 3 years with many, many hard impacts and they show nothing otherthan surface scars. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joel
a cross-country rider
from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date Reviewed: June 5, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Real light, gives a great feel but I broke it during a crash. This barendsare great but it can be broken easily. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
George Brewster
a weekend warrior
from MA Date Reviewed: June 3, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
These barends are simple, light, and basically do what any other bar end does. Also, the inward extension (L bend) provides a good road aero positionand most importantly, prevents you from hooking trees. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Felici
a racer
from Saranac lake USA Date Reviewed: April 18, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
If you're in the market for after-market bar ends give then control tech line a look. I recently purchased a pair of the stix II models and i love them. They're light and just the right size, if you have small hands they're perfect. Also they have a super tacky surface for gloves. | Overall Rating: |
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