Submitted by
onlycrimson
a Cross Country Rider
from Michigan, USA Date Reviewed: August 24, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Stoney Crek, Pontiac Lake, Higland, Island Lake
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$14.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
They clamp on very securely and are super solid feeling despite there light weight.
Weaknesses:
Like all metal bar ends, you may need to grip tape them. Not really a weakness though.
Bike Setup:
09 Stumpjumper comp 29er
Bottom Line:
Really good short little bar ends. More than enough for most people.
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Submitted by
Alex
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Angeles, CA Date Reviewed: April 4, 2006
Favorite Trail:
all of them!
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Super light (~115 grams), durable finish, looks cool and it's functional
Weaknesses:
Not suitable for people with big hands since it's a pretty short bar end
Similar Products Used:
other aluminum 'standard' bar ends
Bike Setup:
Haro XLS R5
Bottom Line:
If you want a small and lightweight bar end at budget price, this deal cannot be beat!
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Submitted by
Peter
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Canada Date Reviewed: August 6, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Titec
Strengths:
Good length, lightweight, working since I bought them with no tinkering required.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
None.
Bottom Line:
Great barends. They're just long enough and they're great for long climbs.
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Submitted by
SGT. ROCK
a Racer
from Edmonton, AB Date Reviewed: August 7, 2002
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
with bike
Strengths:
Just the right size Durable finish
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager, Control Tech
Bike Setup:
XC race - 135 0 deg. stem, 580mm 3 deg. bar
Bottom Line:
Great bar ends for racing - just the right size for climbing, fits your entire hand with no excess. Finish is very durable - after three seasons, still have about 80% of original. For trail riding, I like a bar end with a little curve to it, to deflect branches, fenceposts, etc. For racing, though, these Micros are perfect.
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Submitted by
UNka Jesse
a Cross Country Rider
from Macon, GA Date Reviewed: August 7, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Tsali, NC
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Size, looks, weight
Weaknesses:
Plugs (see below)
Similar Products Used:
Salsa Paquitos
Bike Setup:
'99 Cannondale Super-V, mounted on RaceFace AirAlloy black bar
Bottom Line:
After riding for a few years, I'm convinced that the size of a rider's barends is inversely proprtional to his skill level and experience. Those of us who ride know when to stop. Nothing looks more ridiculous that a nice bike with a set of bar ends that like the steer horns on Boss Hawg's Cadillac!
I like these because I use the bar and the bar end for hand placement on climbs, therfore, I don't need much length. And, it's much harder to hook these on a sapling tree.
My only complaint is that the plastic plugs both had a sharp piece of excess material on them. It was really annoying at first. But with a sharp knife, you can take care of it without much trouble.
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Submitted by
B
a
from Indiana Date Reviewed: July 8, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Jenson
Strengths:
Looks great Light weight Durable Inexpensive Comfortable Recessed mounting bolt Just the right length
Weaknesses:
One of the mounting bolts felt slightly unfinished and uncomfortable in the hand initially, but after some use has worn down and is no longer a problem.
Similar Products Used:
Ski bend bar ends
Bike Setup:
Hardtail w/ 23" flat bar and 5 deg rise stem
Bottom Line:
These bar ends look and function great when set up right. They are just the right length. I have always preferred the look of a well set-up set of bar ends on a hardtail. They make the bike look racy.
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Submitted by
David
a Racer
from Alpharetta, GA. Date Reviewed: January 6, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Chicopee Woods
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Roswell Bikes
Strengths:
Good for people with small hands, light, cheap, feel right in your hands, durable
Weaknesses:
Wouldn't work for people with huge hands.
Similar Products Used:
Titec Carbon 100's
Bike Setup:
Schwinn Mesa GS, Kore and Titec parts, Marzocchi Z.4, Michelin Tires
Bottom Line:
They are a great set of barends. I have crashed A LOT with these barends and I race in the Georgia State Series with them. I sprint finish almost every race and they help a lot. They work best when set and an about 20 degree angle to the ground, not stickin up. Very good barends that don't get hooked up on trees on narrow trails.
I hate those huge OEM barends and these were just right for my hands; I am 16 and race Junior II Mens' Category
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