Weaknesses: Very weak. Broke after first serious ride and the fall that they broke on was an insignificant slow speed one at that.
Bottom Line:
I really love the shape and feel of these bar ends. They are the best bar ends I have ever put my hands on, but if they break this easy what is the point? I guess I'll be buying a set of the Cane Creek Ergo II, which are heavier, more expensive, and not shaped as well; but until Specialized makes them stronger I won't be buying these again. It’s too bad ‘cause I really like them.
Similar Products Used: Profile Design Brief Bar Ends which saw a lot of hard crashes and are no worse for wear.
Bike Setup: 2001 Fisher 17.5" Tassajara. Shimano XT: brakes, cranks, shifters, & derailleurs; Cane Creek C-2; Manitou X-Vert; Bontrager Race Lt Ti Selle San Marco saddle; X517 Rims.
Strengths: great feel and fit. best bar ends I've had from that stanpoint. love the molded fit-- it is very ergonomic
Weaknesses: expensive (bars $25+$15 overnight shipping to Hawaii)
they are WEAK and snap inwards. I have snapped three bars. Twice the falls were minor too. Serious design flaw
Bottom Line:
great bars if you got the money to replace them everytime you fall on them. hard call. I love em, but want to write specialized to tell them of design flaw. best fit, horrible strength
Bike Setup: Giant Anthem1, XTR Fox F80, Look Quartz
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Submitted by
LoveTheLogs
a Weekend Warrior
from Columbus
Date Reviewed: September 15, 2008
Strengths: Ultra-light weight, rubberized, ergonomic design, unobtrusive design, greatly amps climbing and log jumping abilities and also provides increased comfort on long rides! If you have beginning stage carpal tunnel like me (I.T. Geek), they GREATLY reduce pain and discomfort.
Weaknesses: Fragile - primarily if you biff and the bars hit the ground, bar ends tend to break (snap inward). I have had 2 sets and both have snapped. However, I love them so much, I am headed back to Bike Source for the 3rd set tomorrow! Might try the carbonthis time, but not sure if I can do without the rubberized grip.
Bottom Line:
Some hard core MTBers snicker at people that use bar ends. BS. If you are serious about improving your climbing, jumping, control and comfort, try these and you'll be amazed at your skillset increases and YOU WON'T WANT TO RIDE WITHOUT THEM AGAIN!
Submitted by
Justin
a Weekend Warrior
from Fremont, CA
Date Reviewed: April 13, 2008
Strengths: Small, lightweight, rubberized, ergonomic fit
Weaknesses: None yet
Bottom Line:
Very lightweight, inexpensive, and seemingly durable item. I wanted a rubberized, small and efficient bar end for climbing and that is what I got. These are ergonomically designed to fit your hand shape, great! BEWARE, they only retail for $20.00 and stores are charging way over that! I have used them for a few months now and I love them!
Submitted by
Nick
a Cross Country Rider
from N. Yorks, UK
Date Reviewed: February 25, 2008
Strengths: Great shape, quite light
Weaknesses: Very fragile - snap at bolt very easily, first pair snapped in a v low speed crash, second pair snapped when my bike fell over when i was washing it!
Bottom Line:
Great shape, poor strength. Gone for carbon set this time... wait and see
