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Answer Carbon 720 AM Handlebar
Product DescriptionThe Pro Taper 720 AM Carbon is a very lightweight, dependable, all-mountain handlebar. It features Carbon ProTaper technology to put added strength in the clamp and rise sections without adding excess weight at the ends of the bar. Available in Rise: ½”,1”, 2”.Answer ProTaper Carbon 720 AM Handlebar Pro Review
The handlebars are an excellent set of carbon riser bars, that are light, strong, with a wonderful resiliency and feel, and have an optimal width and rise. The ProTaper 720 AM comes in two versions, a 7050 aluminium alloy and the tested carbon model, which is built with a unidirectional 12 outer layer. The ProTaper technology adds material at the clamp and riser for strength and stiffness (the stress areas), and decreases it elsewhere for lightness, and it uses internal and external tapered walls to accomplish those goals. Continue reading →
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Finksta Date Reviewed: March 1, 2013 Strengths: Great looking bars Light and strong Perfect shape, just the right amount of backsweep Weaknesses: None for me Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 weeks Price Paid: $115.00 Purchased At: CRC Similar Products Used: Truvativ Noir T20 Bike Setup: Stumpjumper fsr expert carbon 29 
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PB Matrix
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: January 6, 2013 Strengths: Great looking handlebar. The backsweep and upsweep are perfect for me. Has cut marks. Looks like it could handle bar ends, but not recommeded for a riser bar. Thick material build. Weaknesses: Super stiff, compared the the previous model of the thinner material Answer ProTaper, so these new style bars have little flex, but are still better for vibration dampning then any alum bar out there. Anyway, I would like to see a bit more flex in them, just a tad... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: yes Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $108.00 Purchased At: PricePoint Similar Products Used: older Protaper, niner bars, easton, Bike Setup: SJ FSR Evo 2012
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jrogs Date Reviewed: September 21, 2012 Strengths: vibration dampening, light strong. Weaknesses: Expensive but are comparable to other carbon bars. Bottom Line:
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Guerdonian Date Reviewed: May 2, 2012 Strengths: Stiff as all get out. Great width. Thick and strong, yet surprisingly light. Looks Good. Weaknesses: A little Spendy. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Similar Products Used: A bunch of alloy bars. Bike Setup: Hardtail 29er
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bottom feeder
a Weekend Warrior
from Colchester,CT USA Date Reviewed: January 30, 2012 Strengths: Nice looks, Super light. And really do absorb chatter and make for a more comfortable feel at the grips Weaknesses: Unless you race/ride downhill a lot you'll probably want to cut them Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: The one I'm riding Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $115.00 Purchased At: CBO Similar Products Used: Titec Hell bents and Richeys Bike Setup: 2010 Trance X2 with Mavics Crossrides and the Answer bars. Mostly stock other than that.
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txF5
a Cross Country Rider
from Rowlett Date Reviewed: March 14, 2011 Strengths: Lightness and Strength Weaknesses: none Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: TX Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $110.00 Purchased At: Don Johle's Bike Wor Similar Products Used: FSA K-Force Carbon Bars Bike Setup: 2011 Cannondale F3, Sun Ringle Black Flag Pro wheels, Answer Pro Taper bars, Cannondale Flash Carbon seatpost, ESI grips
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