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onlycrimson
a Cross Country Rider
from Michigan, USADate Reviewed: August 24, 2009
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.Bottom Line: Really good short little bar ends. More than enough for most people.
Favorite Trail: Stoney Crek, Pontiac Lake, Higland, Island Lake
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$14.00
Purchased At: REI
Bike Setup: 09 Stumpjumper comp 29er
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Alex
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Angeles, CADate Reviewed: April 4, 2006
Strengths: Super light (~115 grams), durable finish, looks cool and it's functionalWeaknesses: Not suitable for people with big hands since it's a pretty short bar endBottom Line: If you want a small and lightweight bar end at budget price, this deal cannot be beat!
Favorite Trail: all of them!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At: REI
Similar Products Used: other aluminum 'standard' bar ends
Bike Setup: Haro XLS R5
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Peter
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, CanadaDate Reviewed: August 6, 2004
Strengths: Good length, lightweight, working since I bought them with no tinkering required.Weaknesses: None.Bottom Line: Great barends. They're just long enough and they're great for long climbs.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Titec
Similar Products Used: None.
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SGT. ROCK
a Racer
from Edmonton, ABDate Reviewed: August 7, 2002
Strengths: Just the right size
Durable finishBottom 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.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: with bike
Similar Products Used: Bontrager, Control Tech
Bike Setup: XC race - 135 0 deg. stem, 580mm 3 deg. bar
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UNka Jesse
a Cross Country Rider
from Macon, GADate Reviewed: August 7, 2002
Strengths: Size, looks, weightWeaknesses: Plugs (see below)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.
Favorite Trail: Tsali, NC
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: eBay
Similar Products Used: Salsa Paquitos
Bike Setup: '99 Cannondale Super-V, mounted on RaceFace AirAlloy black bar
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B
from IndianaDate Reviewed: July 8, 2002
Strengths: Looks great
Light weight
Durable
Inexpensive
Comfortable
Recessed mounting bolt
Just the right lengthWeaknesses: 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.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.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At: Jenson
Similar Products Used: Ski bend bar ends
Bike Setup: Hardtail w/ 23" flat bar and 5 deg rise stem
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David
a Racer
from Alpharetta, GA.Date Reviewed: January 6, 2002
Strengths: Good for people with small hands, light, cheap, feel right in your hands, durableWeaknesses: Wouldn't work for people with huge hands.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
Favorite Trail: Chicopee Woods
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Roswell Bikes
Similar Products Used: Titec Carbon 100's
Bike Setup: Schwinn Mesa GS, Kore and Titec parts, Marzocchi Z.4, Michelin Tires
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