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Barry Leigh
a Weekend Warrior
from South Orange, NJDate Reviewed: November 28, 2007
Strengths: Alumini construction. Very wide at 660mm. Good rise.Weaknesses: Scratches and nicks will mar the finish, which typically is true for most anodized aluminum surfaces.Bottom Line: Like the other big fella said, this extra-length handlebar is great for we XXLers. Even though it's a riser bar it's got enough straight length to comfortably accomodate independent trigger shifters and brake levers, as well as long grips. Plus, my grips are tight and sure; no slipping. The price was a great deal. Easton and Ritchey make fine [and expensive] aluminum handlebars, but Answer gives the best bang for the buck.
Favorite Trail: Commuting, paved trails
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$27.00
Purchased At: JensonUSA
Similar Products Used: Stock steel hb that was original equipment on the bike.
Bike Setup: Kawasaki KDX2 full-suspension with Rock Shox Dart 2 fork, SRAM 7-speed with SRAM TRX trigger shifters and Arid Speed Dial 7 Brake Levers, Avid Single Digit 7 rear V-brake, Cane Creek headset, aluminum riser stem salvaged from a Jamis Dakar.
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Dirty
a Weekend Warrior
from YucaipaDate Reviewed: November 12, 2004
Strengths: WIDE WIDE WIDE..... Im Big 6' 1' i am big..... i actually found a set of bars that are decent price and Fit my shoulder width. Strong as all He.. finish is Very durable as with all answer bars Weight for a 20 set of bars is phenominally light.Weaknesses: the finish is one of its strengths but a weakness at the same time. Its Kinda like a nonstick Frying pan. Grips like to come loose even when you glue them. Went to an Odi Rogue lock on and that fixed me right upBottom Line: Bottom line on these particular bars. If your wantin something really strong decent weight and big for us bigger guys these are your ticket. the str the width and teh angles just fit awesome. Specially i fyour a bigger person like myself... and if your not Just chop them down a little bit. One thing to mention if your using a Dual compound type wtb grip be rady to get frustrated even getting the gripns on int eh first place they Fit Extremly tight and still like to move on ya...... Ride ride ride and when yor done ride again Cya next tiem around
Favorite Trail: cant decide lets ride them all
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: Yucaipa Bike center
Similar Products Used: kore light Richey taper
Bike Setup: FR1500 witha ll good stuff
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Muffin
a Weekend Warrior
from GermanyDate Reviewed: October 23, 2003
Strengths: Incredible strong.
I crashed with about 20miles\hour against some rock, and, what did happen?
The rock broke... this handlebar is definitly indestructible
CheapWeaknesses: A little Heavy....Bottom Line: If you want a handlebar which never brakes, this is the one for you
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$20.00
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Branden Taylor
a Weekend Warrior
from McConnellsburg PaDate Reviewed: November 19, 2002
Strengths: Its strength holds up goodWeaknesses: every one says they are heavy but compared to my stock bars they were like feather. a lil wide but its called a chop sawBottom Line: "old reliable" they will always be there for ya..
Favorite Trail: The 9 mile trail
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At: price pt.
Similar Products Used: kore risers, azonic walls
Bike Setup: k2/proflex 857,nr-4 rear shock, Marzocchi z3 up front rhino lites xt drivetrain
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Konacopia
a Weekend Warrior
from L.A.Date Reviewed: September 9, 2002
Strengths: Bombproof
Perfect Rise
Weaknesses: HeavyBottom Line: I've had this bar for over 5 years and it's still going. I just recently transferred this bar from my old rig since it's just so damn strong. One look at the end of the bars and you'll see why. The walls have to be about 4-5 mm thick which gives alot of confidence. This is what makes the bar heavy in everyone's eyes but I don't really notice the weight. The low rise is perfect for me and I happen to like the width of the bar. If you're lucky you can pick these up for pretty cheap if you can still find them. These are perfect if you're on a budget but want a quality item that will hold up to any abuse.
Favorite Trail: Da Bumps
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At: Supergo
Similar Products Used: Tranz-X
Bike Setup: Kona Stuff, Marzocchi Z1
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Phil
from portland, orDate Reviewed: August 30, 2001
Strengths: Beefy!Weaknesses: Weight.Bottom Line: These things are wide! I cut 1.5 inches off of the ends to make it a regular xc width and I am glad that I did (Shaved 50g).
By them for the value($17), comfort and durability.
You won't be sorry
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$17.00
Purchased At: nashbar
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Pedro Maia
a Weekend Warrior
from Lisbon, PortugalDate Reviewed: February 15, 2001
Strengths: Goes on and on performing since day one. Very ergonomic ,transmits control to the rider. the best!Weaknesses: jusst a little bit heavy...Bottom Line: A handlebar for life
Favorite Trail: scary ones
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At: Marin,Portugal
Similar Products Used: to long ago to remember
Bike Setup: Pro-Flex955+Lawill Leader3 fork
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Christophe
a Weekend Warrior
from Boulder, CODate Reviewed: October 29, 2000
Strengths: Stong, NO FLEX, still absorb some vibrations. Don't rotate in stem clamp. Cheap- under $40 now. Good bend and sweep. Not too wide.Weaknesses: HEAVY! At least over 350G. Shims cause snap, crack, and pop noises. Can't put plugs in ends- start a dirt collection in the bar-have to use grips w/built on ends but that's ok.Bottom Line: No problems other than creaking. Super deal, super strong. I trust these bars. Plus, Answer just makes good stuff. Don't need a brace - you'll never see a pro with a brace on these!
Just taking 1 chili off for the clysdale weight.
Favorite Trail: Slick rock, MOAB
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: Excel Sports
Similar Products Used: Azonic doublewalls (the flex scares me!).
Bike Setup: Kona Blast 2001 special (Pretty much the Chute frame). X-vert super, Raceface cranks, XT w/Sram Attack 9.0's, Hayes front cable actuated disk and Avid cable rear. Sun Ditchwich rims w/Real Front hub and Kona rear. Pretty much a heavy mother of a freerider.
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Mark Flood
a Downhiller
from Hobart, Tasmania, AustraliaDate Reviewed: April 4, 2000
Strengths: the strongest bar on the face of the earth, well priced, very heavy (a good thing in handle bars).Weaknesses: not so easy to find in shopsBottom Line: The most awesome bar on the planet. so strong that I was actually able to sell them 1.5 yrs ago and they are still going. They weigh heaps, but anyone will tell you that someone who buys downhill bars for lightweight will experience a very intimate moment with their stem when they break. They are the only handlebar, except for club roost , which I have not yet destroyed.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: azonic (SNAP!) TRANZX (SNAP!)anonymous Flat bars (SNAP, SNAP, SNAP!)zoom flat bars (SNAP!) CLUB ROOST, Profile Maniac (SNAP!)
Bike Setup: hardcore hardtail, hi5s, cromo frame, rockring, fsa sidewinders, 40mm stem etc.
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andrew
from cross-country riderDate Reviewed: March 12, 1999
Bottom Line:
These basr the best blody bars in the worlds all you guys out there that dont like em u cant ride a bike cause ther the best.
they weigh like a brik 4mm thik that are the best bloody bars.
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Ed
a weekend warrior
from Nogales, AZDate Reviewed: August 23, 1998
Bottom Line:
I have the answer alumilite handlebar. I put this bar on my Norco Rampage about two years ago. Other than the weight I have been satisfied. However, I am concerned about the creaking sound the bar makes. This occurs when I stand up and shift my weight to the front while hill climbing. I weigh 190Lbs. Is this bar about to snap? If anyone knows let me know. Thanks.
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John
a weekend warrior
from nyDate Reviewed: April 14, 1998
Bottom Line:
They are heavy but good bars. In response to the last poster, OF COURSE they do not warranty crash damage you dumb-ass. Answer was very nice about sending me a shim when I misplaced mine cleaning my bike. They are extremely stiff and do not need a cross brace which makes the weight more competitive. Overall, a very reasonably priced bar.
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pete
a cross-country rider
from vaDate Reviewed: November 10, 1997
Bottom Line:
they suck..answer sucks..two year warranty my ass, if they broke in half in the store before you paid for them, maybe. Mine basically self destructed with the help of some answer hyper ends (also crap), one very small fall and the ends twisted the end of the bar off...answer's response was the warranty does not include crash damage, so what the f*ck does it cover, they suck no chilies, Control Tech Bars are lighter and cheaper
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Gil
a weekend warrior
from VA.Date Reviewed: September 27, 1997
Bottom Line:
I just replaced the stock bars on my '97 Schwinn Moab with the Hyperlite bars and I am amazed at what a difference handlebars can make. The bike handles better and quicker. Great product!!
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Ernest
a weekend warrior
from Los AngelesDate Reviewed: September 6, 1997
Bottom Line:
Awesome bar, I replaced the factory bar on my Trek with this bar and the bikehandles AWESOME. I los the shims when I moved, I e-mailed answer with my problem and they sent new ones out immediately. Great customer support. They deserve five chillies for customer support alone. The bars get 5 chillies from me.
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