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Control Tech Bar End

MSRP $ 30.00
# of Reviews 53
Average Rating 4.57/5
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Submitted by 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:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by 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:5Overall Rating:3

Submitted by 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:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by 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:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by 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:4Overall Rating:5

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:5

Submitted by 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!
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by 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:5

Submitted by 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:5

Submitted by 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:5

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:2

Submitted by 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:5

Submitted by 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:5

Submitted by 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
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by 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:5

Submitted by 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:5

Submitted by 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:5

Submitted by 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:5

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:5

Submitted by 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:5

Submitted by 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.
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Overall Rating:5

Submitted by 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:5

Submitted by 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:4

Submitted by 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:5

Submitted by 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:5

Submitted by 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:5

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:3

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.
Overall Rating:5

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:5

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:5

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:5

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:5

Submitted by Harvey Fujimoto a weekend warrior from Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Date Reviewed: April 25, 1997
Overall Rating:3

Submitted by seth a cross-country rider from Lancaster, CA
Date Reviewed: April 24, 1997
Overall Rating:4

Submitted by 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:5

Submitted by 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:5

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:4

Submitted by 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:5

Submitted by 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:4

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:4

Submitted by 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:5

Submitted by 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:5

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:4

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:4

Submitted by 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:5

Submitted by 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:4

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:5

Submitted by 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:4

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:4

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:4

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:3

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:4

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:5






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