Cold forged from a solid block of 2014 T-6 Alcoa® Super Duralumin alloy. Not extruded. Bead blast finish for increased strength and better grip adhesion. Full laser etched graphics. Width 26"
Available rises: 1.5", 2", 2.5"
Available colors: Black & Polished
Pro bend is available in Black only.
Guaranteed for five years.
Submitted by
Jeremy
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia Date Reviewed: July 3, 2007
Favorite Trail:
all of them
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
shop
Strengths:
Nice rise, nice sweep, nice looks, strong as hell and light as a feather
Weaknesses:
umm...some idiot will find a way to break them?
Similar Products Used:
rubbish no name brand, various easton and truvativ
Bike Setup:
ironhorse imbred
Bottom Line:
Yes, you will break these bars if you are a moron and/or use them as a breaker bar for your Kenworth wheel nuts. In that case, you should stick to rollerblading
I've heard from many folk that these are one of the strongest bars out there. They are machined from a solid block of alloy, so you couldn't really get any stronger before going to motocross bars. They own! If i could give 10 chillis I would. Do yourself a favour, throw your easton or truvativ in the bin and buy these!
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Submitted by
Kevin
a Downhiller
from Rockland County, NY Date Reviewed: May 28, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
very strong, lightweight, attractive colors, nice finish
Weaknesses:
nothing really
Similar Products Used:
Answer Pro Taper Riser Handlebar
Bike Setup:
2005 IH Yakuza Bakuto
Bottom Line:
The bar was a great price so I bought it even though I didn't need it, It is still an awesome bar
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Submitted by
Aaron
a Weekend Warrior
from Needham, MA, USA Date Reviewed: January 24, 2007
Favorite Trail:
All of them!
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint
Strengths:
Unbreakable, Easton like weight ratio, Azonic like strength. 265 Grams for downhill apecific bars made of aluminum is quite astonishing considering the carbon Monkeylight is only 21 grams lighter
Weaknesses:
Finish scratches and wears easily most noticeable underneath grips and clamp mounts
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager Crow Bar, Bontrager Big Earl, Easton Monkeylight DH
Bike Setup:
Intense 5.5, All XTR, Fox 32 RLC, Mavi Crossmax SL, Chris King, Thomson Etc...
Bottom Line:
Cheap as hell depending on where you buy it, Encourages transferring weight and really getting into a turn when needed, IT WILL NOT FLEX OR BREAK. Still not the lightest strongest bar on the market but one hell of a deal-maker considering its price to performance. Im still waiting for handlebars for an all-mountain specific use. All thats on the market is super nimble xc superlight bars or heavy duty downhill bars that a gorilla couldn't bend.
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Submitted by
sempai
a Cross Country Rider
from Mobile, AL, USA Date Reviewed: February 13, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
-light -tough -excellent dampening
Weaknesses:
-doesn't come in smaller XC lengths (or at least not where I looked and at the price I wanted)
Bike Setup:
Very non-OEM Rockhopper
Bottom Line:
I had to cut this 2' riser bar to 24.5' length because the free-ride 27-28' it comes in is absurdly wide for XC use.
The reinforced design and light weight makes it great for use on the trail, even if it's more developed for free ride. I have planted the bike from some serious jumps and I haven't noticed any flex. Vibration is down substantially and there is little to no jarring on sidewalks.
For thirty bucks this is a great upgrade from the 'alloy' handlebars that came with the bike. The 2' rise is a perfect complement to the 6 degree stem.
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Submitted by
Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from Waterloo, Ontario Date Reviewed: November 14, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
- Not stupidly heavy - Looks nice - Strong
Weaknesses:
- Minimal flex
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mtn Switch
Bottom Line:
I've rode this bar for the past couple months and so far it's been great. It's relatively light compared to other bars out there and it flexes very minimally. It also looks nice and I got it for a good price at pricepoint.com.
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Submitted by
Romie
a Downhiller
from LA, CA, USA Date Reviewed: January 21, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Whoops!!!
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
On First bike, now on second bike!!
Strengths:
Light and VERY STRONG!!! I just read the review below from "Bender" and if that's REALLY him.. that says a lot!
Weaknesses:
A bit too narrow for my taste, now, since I do more freeriding, but VERY STRONG!!!!!
Similar Products Used:
?
Bike Setup:
'04 Yeti ASX, Jr T, Mag 30's, Race Face cranks
Bottom Line:
The bars came on my '99 LTS1000, which was my first mtn bike ever. I started out riding XC, then found myself braking parts ( I'm 6'4" @ 220lbs ), so I gradually started upgrading all parts to suite my new found freeriding preference. Since then I have broken EVERYTHING.. even the frame!! Swapped all parts over the my new Yeti ASX and the only thing left from the LTS are the bars!!! I think that says a lot!! I hit fairly large jumps, 15' gaps and 8' drops.... not always smooth, either.
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Submitted by
dan
a Downhiller
from West Linn Date Reviewed: May 14, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Falls City
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
jons bike shop
Strengths:
stiff,lasted a year
Weaknesses:
snapped on me with no warning, beware, look for cracks often
Similar Products Used:
titec hell bent(bent them all right)
Bike Setup:
2002 kona chute, monster T, D321 hoops
Bottom Line:
worked flawlessly for a year, snapped when I lifted up off a log ride. would have been missing teeth if it had happened two minutes earlier. scared the piss out of me. Ride them at your own risk, or replace after 6 months. I'll never buy azonic iron again.
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Submitted by
Leonard
a Weekend Warrior
from Wahiawa,Hawaii Date Reviewed: December 28, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$51.00
Purchased At:
Jenson's
Strengths:
Good rise and angle. Strong,do not flex.
Weaknesses:
None yet, had only one test ride.
Similar Products Used:
N/A
Bike Setup:
Stock DS2/20 1/2 in.frame with Profile Boa stem. Bars cut to 25 1/2 in. mark.
Bottom Line:
Christmas present to myself! Couldn't be more happy. Had a 3 hour test ride on the 26th and could feel the difference and the benefits immediately. These riser bars make my bike fit me better and ride much better. Wheelies are easier and this big clydesdale is cruising the Koolau's with a big smile now! Can't wait for the next ride. Anybody should buy these bars if you want to make your bike more comfortable and enjoyable to ride. Aloha kakou.
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Submitted by
josh bender
a Downhiller
from U.S Date Reviewed: November 28, 2003
answer protaper and they bent as quick as the kona dh i had fitted
Bike Setup:
11" carpel
Bottom Line:
top bar best on da market i couldnt find a better bar suited to my extreme style of riding. Handled all the drops without any flex or bending. other bars i tested e.g answer pro taper and kona dh were far inferior in quality , strenght and looks i would not recommend the other two bars to anyone doing any thing other than cruising to the corner store without any curb drops.
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Submitted by
Jester
a Cross Country Rider
from HI, USA Date Reviewed: May 6, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$38.00
Purchased At:
videos@isomedia.com
Strengths:
Does not flex, strong, perfect length, height, and sweep for me, nice laser etched graphics, simple - yet sporty look.
Weaknesses:
black finish seems to scratch easy, and grips seem to slide easy. Its a little heavier than my flatbar, but worth every extra gram!! :-)
BIG improvement from my stock flatbar, which gave me a lot of wrist pain and I felt too hunched over for comfort. Azonic riser bar has taken care of all the problems. The 1.5 height gives me a comfortable posture and I've improved my performance because I no longer get wrist/hand pain. People say the flatbar is easier to climb with, but I find myself having an easier time with the azonic riser.
The longer width (26") felt a little odd at first. You need to watch those tight spaces. I put good n evil grips on, they slide some, but it could just be the grips. I love em, and they feel great with this bar.
flatbar vs riser is rider preferance, but if you're in the market for a good riser that won't drain the pocketbook - try out the azonic worldforce bars. Also, if you have a weak wrist, you might want to consider a riser with a good pair of (thicker) grips - it made a big difference for me!
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Submitted by
Paladin
a Cross Country Rider
from Boise, ID Date Reviewed: March 18, 2003
Favorite Trail:
the next one I ride
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
ebay from videos@isomedia.com
Strengths:
It is strong, perfect shape and size for my application on a fully rigid singlespeed used in xc riding and racing. Great control, proper rise and sweep for me.
Weaknesses:
You gotta be kidding. Oh, yeah, it's hard to get grips to hold tight on the anodized aluminum.
Similar Products Used:
Race Face, Titec, Easton
Bike Setup:
Resurrected Bridgestone MB-4 made into a singlespeed with Avid mag brakes & levers, mavic 517's, Paul rear hub, IRC Mythos tires, yadda yadda yadda.
Bottom Line:
I love it. It's strong, light, perfectly sized and designed for my application. I really reef on it climbing, and it never torques or twists. And it was cheap and looks cool, too. I'm 185lbs and have dropped the fully rigid bike onto rock at more than three feet and no problems. I like the control I get from this bar considering that I gave up suspension and gears on this rig.
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Submitted by
john miller
a Downhiller
from pacific gorove, ca, us Date Reviewed: July 2, 2002
not a bad bar for most people but balls to a 5 year garentee. they are naff for trials and i wouldnt dream of tryin downhilkin on then PDW's for me, and now dark angels on my trials.
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Submitted by
Geoff
a
from Sask Date Reviewed: April 25, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
No flex, nice and wide, cut to where you want, excellent sweep, not too heavy considering the stiffness, appears to be a durable finish
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
Bonti crowbar, Race face, pro taper
Bike Setup:
02 Loco, XT, Xvert, Rhyno's..etc..
Bottom Line:
Great bar at an even greater price. To me and my 220 lbs, this bar feels stouter than the Pro Taper, and it should be, it's a tad heavier. But, in this case with my weight the heavier part gives me a better sense of security with the no flex. The finish appears to be really good, sweep is very comfy, and the width is pretty good, good enough that if a guy wants a shorter bar he can cut it down which I haven't had to yet. Overall, one of the great no frills products out there at a great price. I would easily buy this bar again
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Submitted by
Bogus Blake
a Downhiller
from Flagstaff, AZ Date Reviewed: December 21, 2001
Favorite Trail:
urban / campus
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint
Strengths:
Perfect rise, sweep and width. strong and stiff.
Weaknesses:
who are we kidding with this one? if you whine about this bar being "too heavy", you are using it for the wrong thing. besides, its not that heavy.
Similar Products Used:
specialized riser
Bike Setup:
2000 rockhopper fsr comp, set up for freeride: Xvert, Grimeca sys 8 discs, splined cranks, DH tires & stem, chainguide, ODI lock on ruffians.
Bottom Line:
come on, its just a handle bar, right? its the best feeling, best looking, and best value on a real DH bar around, if thats what you mean. i dig the guarentee, too. wide bars are great for slow speed ultra technical stuff, and these work great. did i mention they look cool? i wasnt aware of how a real riser bar should feel until i mounted these up. i cant believe i could even ride down the street with the piece of oem crap that came on the bike. sure, there are other DH bars that work and fit just as well, but does a protaper look as good as this? no way.
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Submitted by
Shane Dearing
a Weekend Warrior
from Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Date Reviewed: September 6, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Geard cycles
Strengths:
wide, perfect sweep, no flex instill loads of confidence
Weaknesses:
huge width takes a little getting used to
Similar Products Used:
Titec hellbent
Bike Setup:
ATX 870, avid discs, mavic rims, rockshox and all the best bits.
Bottom Line:
Sweet, great width and sweep great stability at speed
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Submitted by
Luke Hobden
a Weekend Warrior
from Hastings,East Sussex, England Date Reviewed: August 29, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Foxhill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$38.00
Purchased At:
Evans Cycles
Strengths:
Strong,Superb rise, Looks
Weaknesses:
Haven't found any yet
Similar Products Used:
Club roost sport,24/7 simple bar
Bike Setup:
Raleigh Jump frame, Rockshox Psylo xc
Bottom Line:
Buy them!!!! Great strong bars at a bloody good price. Wether downhill, jumping or free ride i recommend getting them, for £27 they are some of the best in the price range.
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Submitted by
Mike Reynolds
a Weekend Warrior
from England Date Reviewed: June 23, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Preston Docks
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At:
Chain Reaction
Strengths:
Nice sweep, stiff, good range of colours and rises. they have lots of room for shifters and levers.
Weaknesses:
I used these bars for 6 months and they snapped clean with no warning so watch em if you do trials.
Similar Products Used:
Marin Ovation DH
Bike Setup:
Marin Quake 5 set up for trials
Bottom Line:
Good cheap bars for beginners in trials / DH but can snap, if you are an agressive rider go for something stronger.
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Submitted by
LuisV
a Cross Country Rider
from NY Date Reviewed: June 17, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Extremely comfortable hand placement, excellent build quality, light yet strong.
Weaknesses:
None found so far...
Similar Products Used:
Stock trek riser, no-name riser and no-name straight bar.
Bike Setup:
Haro Werks XCR Frame, XT & SRAM Drivetrain, Manitou Mars Elite Fork, Mavic x517 Rims on XT Hubs, Azonic Handlebar and a Thomson Elite Stem
Bottom Line:
Excellent hand placement makes this the most comfortable bar I've ever used and tested and the long length allows you to trim it to fit your body style. It's finish is extremely durable... I highly recommend this bar to all XC riders!!
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Submitted by
Stan
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles, CA Date Reviewed: June 8, 2001
Favorite Trail:
El Preito
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
wheelworld.com
Strengths:
Very Strong,wide,good rise,execellent control,and price.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
syncros 1'Riser bar, specialized 1' riser.
Bike Setup:
2000 GT-XCR5000, "01" Rockshox Judy XC, Gremica Hydro Disc Brakes with Shimano XT Disc hubs, Shimano LX '00'Cranks, XT derailleurs, Panaracer FIRE XC Pros, Azonic Saddle and World Force 1.5inch Riser Bar.
Bottom Line:
This handlebar RULES! Its Stong, wide and gives you soo much Control!!Ever since I upgraded to this wider bar, I've been able to clear some tight switchbacks, that I could never clear on my stock syncros. Going downhill is a Blast. Excellent for my shoulder width. 1.5 inch riser is perfect for XC and DownHill. I would recommend this bar to everyone! 5 flamin Turds!
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Submitted by
mel
a Downhiller
from sydney Date Reviewed: April 11, 2001
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
soaks up hits, no flex, strong as, nice angles, wide, quality build.
Weaknesses:
none so far, they handled a few good stacks
Similar Products Used:
syncros
Bike Setup:
gt00id3, azonic shorty stem, post & love seat (good)., etc
Bottom Line:
good bar for downhill, trails, even street, Good value.
Definately changes your riding and bike style.
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Submitted by
Adam
a Downhiller
from South Wales, UK Date Reviewed: January 8, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Singletrack.co.uk
Strengths:
Extra Strong, good feel.
Weaknesses:
Nope.
Similar Products Used:
Club Roost DH, 24-7 Simple Bar,
Bottom Line:
Super strong, good feel, inspire confidence. Nuff said.
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Submitted by
AL'S FATTY
a
from 3R Date Reviewed: September 4, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Strengths:
SWEEP, LOOKS, NO FLEX, FORGED, CAN BE USED FOR LOG SPLITTING
Weaknesses:
MAY BREAK IF YOU TRY TO SPLIT A GIANT SEQUOIA TREE
Similar Products Used:
CLUB ROOST, SYNCROS, PROFILE, TITEC, AND HONDA LOG SPLITTERS
Bike Setup:
YOU BET TOUGHGUY
Bottom Line:
INDESTRUCTABLE!! TOUGH ENOUGH TO SPLIT LOGS. THE BEST BAR YOU CAN BUY, PERIOD. THE FEEL IS JUST RIGHT, NOT TOO MUCH SWEEP BUT NOT TOO FLAT EITHER. I'VE TRIED TO FLEX THESE PUPPIES, HELL I'VE EVEN JUMPED UP AND DOWN ON THEM LIKE A MONKEY IN HEAT. BUT NO FLEX! THEY LOOK GOOD TOO, NICE LASER ETCHING. THEY COME WIDE SO THEY'LL FIT ANY BIKE OR RIDING STYLE, UNLIKE SOME BRANDS THAT LIKE TO SKIMP ON MAT'L SO THEY CAN SAVE A BUCK. A TRUE FREERIDING (WET)DREAM. I'VE TRIED TO COME UP WITH A REASON TO HATE EM' BUT HAVEN'T FOUND A D*MN THING. SO QUIT READING THIS $HIT AND GO OUT AND BUY SOME FOR YOURSELF.
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Submitted by
bob gob
a Downhiller
from lob Date Reviewed: September 2, 2000
Favorite Trail:
job
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Leisure Lakes
Strengths:
Super strong,not too heavy,great finish,looks,sweep,comfortable,
Weaknesses:
ummm...did u say weaknesses?
Similar Products Used:
Club Roost Sport bar(decent)azonic single wall(okay not as good as the world force ones)
Bike Setup:
Vario Tibo Xl,regular trials stuff
Bottom Line:
I have crashed three times going at reasonably high speeds with these bars taking the brunt every time SUPERB!!why are they 25 quid they're easily has good as some of the more expensive bars
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Submitted by
Yak us
a Downhiller
from Oxford,England Date Reviewed: August 20, 2000
Amazing bars for Jumping and Downhilling.Haven't had vibrations in my arms since my old X-Lites.Soak up everything on gnarly singletrack,high jumps and boulders. Generally sweet.Cheap as hell and are just as good as Single Walls.
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Submitted by
Johnny Yin
a Weekend Warrior
from Fremont, CA, USA Date Reviewed: August 10, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Soquel Demonstration Forest
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Great sweep. Very comfortable. not too heavy for a DH bar. very strong for its weight. great price for a high end riser. it can be used for any riding style: xc, ds, dh, trials.
Weaknesses:
none at all, except that the bar plugs fell out. thats my fault for falling though. but i do like those azonic bar plugs. they look cool.
Santa Cruz Chameleon small white, '99 Z2 BAM polished, Sun-Ringle SUV wheelset full black, XTR everything, MRP World Cup 2, RaceFace 50mm DH Stem and post black, Azonic World Force 2" rise bar black, Azonic A-Frame flat pedals
Bottom Line:
best performing bar hands down... better than any other riser bar. very versatile, it can be used for any riding style: xc, ds, dh, trials. get the 2" for dh riders, 1.5" for either dh, ds, or xc, and 1" for xc. i have 2 bars a 2" for ds and a 1.5" for xc bike. it sweeps up and back toward the rider more, which a lot of other bars dont have. that way you can have a better hand position and better stance on your bike. also you can toggle the bar in the stem in more positions. other bars you cant toggle it too far back or the sweep will start going downward. thats what every other manufacturer of riser bars are missing, sweep it more back and up. do they not understand?! great colors. great decals. most comfortable bars out there. if you get another bar, you are nuts. they make a ti colored bar that looks like the protaper so if you are getting a protaper for its gold color then just get the azonic world force. it performs better, just as strong, and looks better! i said it once i'll say it again: best performing bar hands down!!!
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Submitted by
Nate
a Weekend Warrior
from Longview, WA Date Reviewed: May 20, 2000
Favorite Trail:
all of emf
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Strong, fairly light, comfortable, stylish.
Weaknesses:
didnt come on my bike stock. Not everyone uses them and they should.
These are by far the best and most comfortable bars I have ridden with. They are extremely strong and have a strong finish so they dont scratch easily. My Titec HellBent bars that came stock on my bike were only on for one ride before they got scratched and I took them off. They also had a crappy feel and made for an awkward riding position. World Force Riser Bars are by far the nicest bars out there. Go buy some.
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Submitted by
Jason Mitchell
a Downhiller
from Provo, Utah Date Reviewed: May 16, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Navajo Lake, Utah
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Great feel and control. I like the rise and sweep--much more comfy than a 1" riser.
Weaknesses:
Nothing really
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager, Rocky 1" riser, Specialized stock
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mt. Element Race, Manitou X-Vert, Hayes Discs, Mavic 221, Azonic World Force right?
Bottom Line:
This bar gives you the ultimate control for all situations. True, you sacrifice a bit on the climbs, but it's WAY worth it. Gives me the perfect position for urban assault, cross-country and downhill. Great bar at a great price. Get it from AardvarkCycles.com--they rule!!!
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Submitted by
tony salmon
a Weekend Warrior
from kingston england Date Reviewed: October 26, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
strong, good sweep and rise, reasonbly light , nice style and colour
Weaknesses:
none really
Similar Products Used:
old flat bar on my rockhopper
Bike Setup:
rockhopper tunned up for trials and jumps soon to be upgraded to an DS1
Bottom Line:
buy this bar , it will change the way you ride forver . You'll be able to do tricks more easily and be more confortable and in controll. When i bpought it i was tempted to cut an inch or so off each end , but my friend talked me out of it , and i am so gratfull. To make it look like a right nice put some x-lite platinum bar plugs in it and some clear grips ( like my self) lower the sadd;le and cruise down the street sitting back and holding on with the finger tips not buying it would be a crime to youre bike and youre back and youre stlye and riding and development, youre bike shop , your hands ,.....you get the picture
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