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Submitted by
Coop
a Weekend Warrior
from Tilburg (NL)
Date Reviewed: July 26, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Wherever I can ride | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Neuteboom tweewieler | | Strengths: | Nice finish, good angles | | Weaknesses: | Bit too much flex (I'm a heavyweight) | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized flatbar, Nameless riser bars. | | Bike Setup: | for which one of my bikes? | | Bottom Line: | Nice bar, but it just didn't feel right on my MTB. I ended up shortening it and putting it on my commuter roadbike. Love it for that use. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
patty whiter
a Weekend Warrior
from alberta
Date Reviewed: April 4, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | nature trail | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | suncoast cycles | | Strengths: | its an awesome bar for jumping,drops and anything else | | Weaknesses: | haven't found any yet | | Similar Products Used: | wal-mart bikes | | Bottom Line: | theses bars are awesome | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Micheal
a Weekend Warrior
from Memphis, TN
Date Reviewed: January 19, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Stanky Creek | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$21.00 | | Purchased At: | E-Bay | | Strengths: | Good rise, light, keeps me from having to bend over so far, looks good, PRICE. | | Similar Products Used: | Default Fuji flat handle bars. | | Bottom Line: | Thus far I have been very satisfied with these handle bars especially for the price. If I experence any difficulties I will post again. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
matt jones
a
from hansville washington
Date Reviewed: March 24, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | kingston classic cycle | | Strengths: | doesn't bend much has just enough bend to take some pressure off, look good, they have the right amount of rise there perfect for everything | | Weaknesses: | if i hit something hard or jump or something they sometimes fell like they are going to break, kinda heavy at somewhere around 275 grams. feel funny when jumping but they work | | Similar Products Used: | lots | | Bike Setup: | Trek 4900 upgraded alot, i still want a better bike though | | Bottom Line: | i would never just go buy this handle bar theres much better ones out there but if it comes on your bike or something keep it, it works it does everything, i have abused the crap out of it and it hasn't broken but i would never go downhillin with it. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
james
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: December 17, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | came on my bike | | Strengths: | strong, looks cool, almost perfect dimensions for me, but everyone is differnt, so... | | Weaknesses: | could be lighter but then it would cost $100. | | Similar Products Used: | you name it, I've put BMX handle bars on comfort bikes, I've tried wacky combos galore... | | Bike Setup: | Trek Fuel, XT/XTR, AVIDs, Thomson stem/post, mavics, panaracers etc. etc. etc. cross country for sure, nothing heavy, but nothing carbon. | | Bottom Line: | Let's put it this way, the only stock components that remain on my bike are the frame, rear shock (which I'm gonna upgrade) the seat binder, the outer portions of the fork, and this, the handlebar.
I plan on keeping it, unless I find a similar bar that has a bit more sweep to it.
If I was a weight weenie I would go with carbon. I prefer alloy so this one does the trick.
My only problem would be the dimesions, and everybody is built differently so, try it out. for my wrists, I'd like a bit more sweep.
I wouldn't say that it's BETTER than other bars in this price range, but it holds it's own.
Oh yeah, this is the Crowbar "sport" (OEM on the bike) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
witch doctor
a Weekend Warrior
from bloomington il
Date Reviewed: October 9, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | light and strong | | Weaknesses: | none if youre not a pro xc racer or dropping off cliffs | | Bike Setup: | voodoo canzo ti, xt/xtr kit, king/mavic wheels, fox/rockshox | | Bottom Line: | this is a great bar for those of us that ride to have fun. its light enough to not be noticed but strong enough not to worry about it. the rise is nice and doesnt put you in the "butt above your head racer wannabe pose". if you only ride uphill and buy into the hype that you have to use a flatbar for XC- dont buy this bar. if you ride everything and are willing to give up the "perfect" climbing position for a better position for jumping and speedy decents take a look at the crowbar. to me riding uphill isnt dangerous, but landing jumps on your nose because "Mountain Bike" says you must have your weight as far forward as possible is. ill take a crowbar please. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
b
a Cross Country Rider
from kenmore
Date Reviewed: August 4, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | allegany | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | on my bike | | Strengths: | it looks damn sweet and its lighter than other bars i've used | | Weaknesses: | none i can tell | | Similar Products Used: | generic cro-moly ones | | Bike Setup: | trek 4500 stock (deciding wether to upgrade or buy a new bike ;) | | Bottom Line: | its good enough for what i ride, but i might get one of those weird looking syntace combo things cause its lighter and i saw it for $40 in a magazine... If it doesnt cost you a lot i would recommend this handle bar because it looks cool and gets the job done. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tyler
a Cross Country Rider
from Port Angeles, WA
Date Reviewed: October 21, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Strengths: | Light and dampens vibrations very well | | Weaknesses: | could be a little wider | | Similar Products Used: | Answer Hyperlite straight bar, Easton EA70 Monkeybar | | Bike Setup: | Lightspeed Owl Hollow, all XTR, Marzocchi Atom 80, IRC tires, King headset, Kore Elite stem, | | Bottom Line: | I have actually never seen a Ti Crowbar, but I got one somehow. I've never heard of anyone else having one or seen it advertised. It really matches my Ti frame very well and dampens those chatter bumps way, way better than the Monkeybar or the Hyperlite. I give it a double 5 chilis because it does what it is supposed to do. If you can find one, get it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Richmond,Va
Date Reviewed: October 4, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Wilder Ranch , Santa Cruz , CA | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$26.00 | | Purchased At: | Agee's (LBS) | | Strengths: | A Good Handlebar. Definately stiffer than my old strait bar.Very nice Rise and Sweep(I got the 40mm(1.5") 5 degree).
| | Weaknesses: | It was A little hard to slide into my old stem. I was afraid I was going to snap my stem in two. But after about an hour of wrestling it I got it on. | | Similar Products Used: | CODA Performance strait Bar | | Bike Setup: | Cannodale hardtail. Upgraded Fatty HeadShock, new pedals(SPD),Bontragar Superstock Wheels,SRAM 9.0 shifters and Derailleurs. | | Bottom Line: | I really Like this Bar. The riser bar sits me up in a much more comfortable position. I am tall -6'2 and I used to feel like I was leaning too far over my front hub. With my old strait bar I had to much weight on my hands. After a long ride my wrists and shoulders would hurt a little. My Crow Bar is great- A bit wider so it opens up my shoulders and I feel like my center of gravity is now where it should be. This Bar really improved my bikes geometry. I took off my old bar ends- I thought I'd miss them , but I feel I can climb a lot better with my riser bar. It is much stiffer than my old bar. I have been able to do some down hill runs that were just too much before - no more endos!
I give this bar Five Fat Flamin' Huffys. Great Bar At a Cheap Price Go buy one you'll ride better! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jordan X
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada
Date Reviewed: September 14, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Well one time, at band camp... | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Rider's Cycles | | Strengths: | The whole bar, they are very strong and STEEL...Mine came with a cross brace which just adds more strength. | | Weaknesses: | Nothing yet | | Similar Products Used: | Some flat bars and one other no name riser bar | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Hardrock A1 FS all stock except for Bontrager Crowbars, Oury grips, and Fishbone BMX platform pedals. | | Bottom Line: | The best bar I've ever used. Absolutely no flaws. The length is perfect in my opinion, and they don't get much stronger. Recomended for any time of riding, especially freeriding and urban.
Go buy them and enjoy!
5 flamin dog dicks | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Fat Guy
a Racer
from Marin, California, USA
Date Reviewed: August 24, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | The Kamikaze | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | 30 | | Strengths: | Everything, Crowbar XXX DH - what more can you say? | | Weaknesses: | Nothing, except they coulda had Heckle & Jeckle making some racial slurs across the bars, instead of CROW and BAR | | Similar Products Used: | JMC, SE Racing, Hutch, Race Inc., Free Agent, Answer, Tioga, etc. | | Bike Setup: | Schwinn ORANGE CRATE w/Rohloff Speedhub, Marzocchi Shiver (chopper style), 1 piece Schwinn cranks (unbreakable), Tioga Comp III tires (orange), Uni plastic seat, Sun rims, Phil Wood hub (front only), Magura Gustav brake (front only), handlebar streamers | | Bottom Line: | You can put this waaaaaay back machine into low earth orbit as long as you land on the front wheel. 8' drops no problem with these bars. Bontrager Crowbar XXX DH are the pimpest shiznitz out there. I suggest that everyone buy a set...they are the bomb bait! Five Flamin Bird Turds!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff D.
a Cross Country Rider
from Newington, Ct, USA
Date Reviewed: July 30, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | case mt. | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Purchased At: | Newington Bike | | Strengths: | The products strength is just that, they are probably the strongest bars I have ever ridden. A second part to these bars tha I like is that they are lighter. | | Weaknesses: | The only weakness to these bars is their length. I personally found them to be a little bit long, but I am use to riding with short bars, so.... | | Similar Products Used: | nothing, I used to ride with the advent downhill bars | | Bike Setup: | 2001 Trek 4300, Manituo sx, lx rear-derailer, shimano crank, crowbars (cut down to 21"), michelin tires, matrix rims, ati jackson grips, shimano brakes and shifters, deore brakes | | Bottom Line: | bottm line, for the few differnt pairs of bars that I have used, I found these to be the best pair. They are light weight, and even though I found them to be a little long for my personal likes, they are a good length right away for the normal rider. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pieter Morgan
a Cross Country Rider
from Johannesbeg, South Africa
Date Reviewed: July 26, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | the one to my school ( on the other side, the side without the lions) | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$90.00 | | Purchased At: | Simphiwe's Bike, supermarket, fish, pot, dagga and pap emporum | | Strengths: | It wips ass, it doesnt brake, i kiked it wen i crashd and it hert mee. and it still did never brake. i was driving on it to scool and a munkee sit on it and it didnt brake. it still werks. i am love this bar. | | Weaknesses: | it is not having weeknes | | Similar Products Used: | a stick coming from a tree | | Bike Setup: | 2 weels, no flat tyas, a saddle, and a water botle, my shox say judy sl rockshox and i was get it this year. | | Bottom Line: | i cant see a bottom line on my computer if it is in culur i cant see it my computer is black and wite. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
MO JO
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle
Date Reviewed: July 5, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | BIG FINN HILL | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Greggs cycles | | Strengths: | This thing rules, strong, light and durable | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | dang flat bar | | Bike Setup: | trek 7000 y2k | | Bottom Line: | this bar is the best. I love the rise. It is a great bar! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chris
a Weekend Warrior
from alberta
Date Reviewed: June 22, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | urban | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$55.00 | | Purchased At: | bert n macs | | Strengths: | strong, cool looking | | Weaknesses: | friends want it | | Similar Products Used: | some el cheapio gt x-country thing | | Bike Setup: | 2000 Brodie Holeshot, 01 Z-3 dropoff, tioga cranks, powerlite box stem, mamoth rims, a-headset, xt V-brakes and levers, kona grips, sram 9.0 rear derailleur, one front chainring(truvative), bash guard, kujo DH tires | | Bottom Line: | This riser bar is really cool, it works good for free-ride because its really wide and looks good, I always knew bontrager was riser king but now I am certain!!!!! If you have one cool, if you dont go out and get one!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Alberta, CANADA
Date Reviewed: May 8, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Tweilligar? (I think that's how you spell it) | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Everything | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | cheap bar on old cheap bike | | Bike Setup: | Stock Trek 4900 | | Bottom Line: | I like this bar and it works well for the trails I ride, which aren't to scary. A good beginner bar. Five flamy things! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
brendan mold
a Cross Country Rider
from east burke, VT, USA
Date Reviewed: April 6, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | kingdom trails | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$25.00 | | Purchased At: | East Burke Sports | | Strengths: | Strong, cool looking, a lot of rise | | Weaknesses: | really wide | | Similar Products Used: | straight | | Bike Setup: | trek 930 w/ lots of replacements | | Bottom Line: | These are awesome handlebars. I switched from the old straight ones to these because my back had been hurting me a lot after each ride, so I got these risers and it fixed the problem. The only thing is that I had to cut like 2" off of each end to get them narrow enough. I went through some narrow sections right after I got them and ended up flipping over the handlebars. They're probably meant for downhill I think, but hey, they work great for me! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a
from Walton FL USA
Date Reviewed: March 5, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | comfort | | Weaknesses: | reduced my control on tight single track | | Bottom Line: | Ok people mountain bikes are designed to put you in a position that distributes your weight for optimal postion. Yeah this isn't the most comfortable position but it gives you the most control. You want weight on your front tire in high g turns or it will slip out, which is a very bad thing. Sure riser bars feel better on your back but the fact is you want your riding postion to put some weight through your shoulders and arms to the front wheel. My trek fuel game with these bars and I'm swapping them out with my strait bars from my old bike. I guess they would be great for riding around town or if you purchased a stem that would lower them to the correct position. Plus, my guess is that flat bars are lighter, and don't make you feel like you're riding a harly. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
reid macdonald
a Weekend Warrior
from burlington ontario canada
Date Reviewed: February 16, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | kelso | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | brant cycle | | Strengths: | really nice and light | | Weaknesses: | none cant really have any cause it's a handle bar | | Similar Products Used: | something weird | | Bike Setup: | mongoose pro nx 8-3 everything u need to ride a bike | | Bottom Line: | like the handle bar | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
CraIG
a Weekend Warrior
from KELOWNA, B.C., CANADA
Date Reviewed: December 27, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | cement drops | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | Fresh Air Experience | | Strengths: | Thsi is a stong, light, stylin, functionable bar that will not let you down!!! | | Weaknesses: | The cross bar is not removable | | Similar Products Used: | ROOX, Club roost, i like the bontrager better!! | | Bike Setup: | Fisher, Level Betty(98) crowbar, serfas seat, lx, irc elgato, rst 381XL(sweet fork), magura disc comin soon | | Bottom Line: | If you want a quality handlebar that comes in MANY colors that won't let you down this is the bar for you!!!!This is an awesome bar i would give it 10 outta 5 chillis if possible!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from B'ham. England
Date Reviewed: November 19, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | to many to mention | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | light, strong, looks cool. | | Weaknesses: | Cross bar hinders light placement for night ridin. | | Similar Products Used: | various | | Bike Setup: | Bullit, Mcr1, Hope, 321's, | | Bottom Line: | Have had this bar for a while and its taken some hits with no problems. only nark I found was setting up my cygos, made a slight mod to light hanger, so all ok. other than that as bars go, it rocks. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin Hamilton
a Racer
from Vernon, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: September 10, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | chaos | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | Sun Country Cycle | | Strengths: | when i used this bar for x-country i enjoyed it very much. its light, comfortable and good looking. | | Weaknesses: | well when i started to get into free riding and larger drops it sorta bent a little bit. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | rocky mountain blizzard, bomber Z1 drop-offs, rhyno lite wheels, kujo DH tires/ brodie bigshot, Z1 drop off, hayes,mavic 321 rims/ xt hubs/ mrp | | Bottom Line: | great bar for your money. i think it's more suited to x-country type of riding and weekend warrior type of stuff. once into dh and free riding, the bar makes me nervous cause its so light so i replaced it with a roox. i can recomend it to most all riders except the dh bunch. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jordan m.
a
from summerhill pa
Date Reviewed: September 3, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | poo poo path | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | trailside bicycle <----- Good shop!!! | | Strengths: | nice geometry light, and good looking | | Weaknesses: | nope | | Similar Products Used: | straight | | Bike Setup: | stock on my 00' gf hoo koo e koo | | Bottom Line: | go for it!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Carl
a Cross Country Rider
from Iowa
Date Reviewed: August 26, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Europa Cycles | | Strengths: | Great feel. good geometry | | Weaknesses: | a little wide | | Similar Products Used: | straight bars | | Bike Setup: | Trek Y-frame, XT-LX , bontrager | | Bottom Line: | These bars work great and look great too. I don't feel like I'm going over the bars all the time (6'1"). Real strong build,. I've had some pretty knarly crashes(bent the hell out of a pair of barends) but the Crowbars held up excellent. Bonus color variation is pretty nice, not plain old silver. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sean Brown
a Weekend Warrior
from Lk. Stevens, WA. Earth
Date Reviewed: June 10, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | any | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Strong, Good looking, Reminds me of my bmx bike as a kid | | Weaknesses: | A little too wide | | Similar Products Used: | straight bar | | Bike Setup: | OLD Diamond back Apex (90?) | | Bottom Line: | A great bar. Saved my back on longer rides. Looks a little GLAM with bar ends on but its not about being cool. It's about what works best for you. all in all a good bar, and thats the bottom line cause Stone Cold said so! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim Short
a Weekend Warrior
from Portland, TN
Date Reviewed: June 4, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Gallatin, TN | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Degree of rise puts me in more comfortable position
Great price for what you are getting.
| | Weaknesses: | A little too wide.(Found out first time in the woods when it clipped a tree) | | Similar Products Used: | Stock straight bar. | | Bike Setup: | Raleigh M500, older bike that is still pretty much stock. | | Bottom Line: | It is a great set of handlebars. Just a little too wide. Nothing that a hacksaw would not fix. After sawing off a little more than 1" from each end they were perfect!! The trails I ride are tight and wooded. The handlebars offer excellent control even for a large guy such as myself. (6'4", 200 lbs) Even when riding the asphalt, the bar is very comfortable when matched with a quality set of grips.(I recommend the Yeti brand!) All in all a terrific piece of equipment, expecially for the price. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill
a Weekend Warrior
from NH
Date Reviewed: April 18, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Stiff, light and reliable | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Stock Icon | | Bike Setup: | Klein Mantra Race | | Bottom Line: | This is a great bar that has corrected many geometry issues i had with my setup. The rise and sweep seems to have moved my center of gravity aft resulting in reducing the bike's tendency to endo. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron
a Cross Country Rider
from Baltimore,MD
Date Reviewed: April 17, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | just about any | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | give more control, colors, more comfortable | | Weaknesses: | little slowwer steering due to width but overall more control | | Similar Products Used: | titec hellbent xc | | Bike Setup: | '99 trek 6000 | | Bottom Line: | This bar has made riding more enjoyable due to comfort and control. Allows you to have more control over objects, easier to get over them. Overall good investment | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ray
a Downhiller
from Arlington Va.
Date Reviewed: April 4, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | SnowShoe Mountain | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Excellent design, weight not bad, width is perfect for us guys with broad shoulders over 6'4, added heith, can lean forward bar to extend. | | Weaknesses: | The top support bar makes it difficult to attach some computers. | | Bike Setup: | Trek Y-5 full suspension, Cadex Carbon Fiber Hardtail | | Bottom Line: | I liked these bars so well when I originally installed them on my full suspension that I just had to put them on my hard tail as well. I have talked a couple of friends into purchasing them, they have all loved it! Buy the CrowBar, especially if you are broad in the shoulders! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from Bracebridge ON Canada
Date Reviewed: March 24, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Radical - Hardwood Hills | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Looks cool
Strong
Weight not bad | | Weaknesses: | Cross bar can get in the way of lights etc. | | Similar Products Used: | axiom, Radical | | Bike Setup: | Norco Tango - XT+XTR groupo Mavic 222's Judy's | | Bottom Line: | This bar looks great, and rides great.
It has made riding much more comfortable for me
Bars have not lasted a full season for me until now!!!
The only negative is that they are on the heavy side.
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Submitted by
Monstrocity
a Cross Country Rider
from Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: February 11, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Looks great, reds the best | | Weaknesses: | very few | | Similar Products Used: | sincros, raceface | | Bike Setup: | specialized hardrock A1 with plenty of upgrades | | Bottom Line: | a must get, works great in all conditions, even in climbing, looks good event without anything on it.
i have used it one just about any trail there is, around and it is always been a great bar
four flaming chilis for this one. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scotty G
a Weekend Warrior
from Ottawa ON. Canada
Date Reviewed: February 9, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Comfy, looks pretty good, good rise | | Weaknesses: | a bit too long, a little heavy. | | Similar Products Used: | CODA riser | | Bike Setup: | Giant w/shimano XT/LX components
Cannondale Beast of the east 900 full XT Judy XL | | Bottom Line: | Good riser bar, a little on the hefty side and I found it was too long, besides that its great. Nice for XC riding if it lost some weight. Great bang for the bck though, $30 for a riser isn't bad at all. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
MIke T
a Cross Country Rider
from Cowlumbus, Ohio
Date Reviewed: January 19, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | velo-z | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | improved comfort and control | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | short flat bars with tree hooks | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale SuperV | | Bottom Line: | The crow bar has been an improvement with comfort and control over a flat bar. It is quick enough for technical riding and wide enough for the occassional downhill. Solidly built. It also doesn't weight much for those brainwashed by magizines. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
allen
a Cross-Country Rider
from ral, n.c.
Date Reviewed: November 8, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
dunn rd. | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
durability, looks, cost | | Weaknesses: |
finish, and brace | | Similar Products Used: |
race face, qranc, easton | | Bike Setup: |
jamis dakar, xtr, race face, spox | | Bottom Line: | great al around bar. the only down side is the brace. dose not alloy much room for controls such as light mounts. but, very stiff and strong. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mason
a Weekend Warrior
from Philly, PA
Date Reviewed: September 13, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
still looking | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Strong
13 degree bend
Big enough to hang lots of junk on it ;-)
Comfortable | | Weaknesses: |
None so far
I guess it's heavy, but I really don't care | | Similar Products Used: |
none | | Bike Setup: |
99 KHS team ST, raceface, z2, xt/xtr | | Bottom Line: | Very comfortable and reassuringly strong. Not light, so if that's what you want, skip it. Also not a downhill bar, but probably as tough as you'll find for a non-DH bar | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Corbett
a Weekend Warrior
from Butner, NC
Date Reviewed: August 18, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Easy ones, pavement | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Rise of bar
13 degree bend | | Weaknesses: |
Controls got jammed up trying to mount everything. | | Similar Products Used: |
Stock handlebar, almost straight, same length | | Bike Setup: |
Raleigh M80 stock | | Bottom Line: | Before I got this bar I felt like my jawbone was directly over the front axle and I had a good deal of hand discomfort. Shifters and brakes are in a little bit awkward position but I've adapted. I put on the bar ends that came with the other handlebar. Very nice bar, less weight on the hands, sexy black color. Wouldn't have minded the bar being 5/8 longer. I'll give it five chili's! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josh Bagley
a Cross-Country Rider
from Pullman, WA
Date Reviewed: August 10, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
all | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
lots of torque, wide, lots of control, sturdy | | Weaknesses: |
heavy | | Similar Products Used: |
none of that level | | Bike Setup: |
'97 bontrager privateer
sram equipped
indy kick-butt XC shock
(soon englund air equipped) | | Bottom Line: | it rules, baby | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Daren
a Cross-Country Rider
from Pullman Washington
Date Reviewed: August 10, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
I like 'em all | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
wide, torque
looks cool
its bontrager | | Weaknesses: |
heavy | | Similar Products Used: |
none | | Bike Setup: |
'99 Big Sur with 8-speed because 9-speed SUCKS
Judy XC | | Bottom Line: | This is a good bar, but it is very heavy
I'm broke so i oculd not afford a ligher bar
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JOhn
a Weekend Warrior
from Lansing
Date Reviewed: July 9, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
looks nice, feels nice,works | | Bike Setup: |
Reliegh, supension seatpost, suspension stem | | Bottom Line: | I like it,
I like the way the ride feels with it | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Daniel C.
a Cross-Country Rider
from Durham, NC
Date Reviewed: July 9, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
1st class, Gov. Creek | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Tons of control, confidence inspiring stance,not detrimental on uphills,nice looking | | Weaknesses: |
a bit heavier than other risers, but feels stronger. | | Bike Setup: |
Rockhopper a1 comp fs 98,manitou spyder r. | | Bottom Line: | it rock's. Took it out today for the first time and made several drop-offs I used to stay away from. Just flew right out of the edge. This is by far the most significant upgrade I've ever done to my bike.Was a bit skeptical about the climbs at first, but no problem at all. Buy it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve in NC
a Racer
from Clemmons, NC
Date Reviewed: June 10, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Hobby Park | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Comfortable bend. Price. | | Weaknesses: |
cross-bar...no pad? No big deal. | | Similar Products Used: |
None. | | Bike Setup: |
Cannondale SV1000SL w/Fatty SL & Fox Alps (5R) | | Bottom Line: | Great bar. Hesistantly changed, as I was having some lower back and wrist probs. Never going back to straight bar. Perfect when trying to get some air, as it emulates BMX positioning. Sort of a pain to mount lighting system on it (in the winter) but no big deal. Extra width takes a bit to get used to also. Don't miss bar ends at all. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
SWilson
a Cross-Country Rider
from Seattle, WA
Date Reviewed: May 17, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Great Control Factor
Way comfy | | Weaknesses: |
NONE | | Similar Products Used: |
Bontrager Straight Bar | | Bike Setup: |
Klein Hardtail, Judy SL | | Bottom Line: | Great bar for the buck, can't believe I lived this long on a flat bar. Bigtime control gains, more comfy on ling rides. If you have neck or back problems this is your bar. I need more stars!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mojo
a Cross-Country Rider
from Victoria, BC
Date Reviewed: May 4, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
BC - everywhere | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Very ergonomic positioning
Widens my cockpit
Still light for what you're getting! | | Weaknesses: |
Heavier than composites | | Similar Products Used: |
Titec
MaxxLite(sp?) | | Bike Setup: |
RM Element Race
Full XT w/ X Vert front and Fox rear. | | Bottom Line: | Totally changed my approach - wider cockpit allows for a more confident descent and control. The small rise helps my lumbar area on longer rides. Excellent money vs benefit ratio! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Singletrackmind
a Cross-Country Rider
from Calgary AB
Date Reviewed: May 1, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Excellent construction
Great price
Gotta love that SID Blue colour
Better Riding position | | Weaknesses: |
Heavier than my previous bar | | Bike Setup: |
GT Zaskar
AMP Research F-4 suspension fork
LX/T group etc..... | | Bottom Line: | I love the riding position that this bar puts you in . I've had past back problems, and a riser bar has corrected alot of these problems. I miss using bar-ends though, but I had to ditch them. Everybody knows that it's not cool to use both!! Anyway, the bottom line is..... this bar is strong, reliable, cheap, and good looking. I'd give it a 10 if I could! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Charlene Williams
a Weekend Warrior
from Columbia, MD
Date Reviewed: April 27, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Bike Setup: |
Klein Adroit Race | | Bottom Line: | I'm a 5'4 female who felt that I had way too much weight on my handlebars. Sore wrists, shoulders and so much weight on the handlebars even affected maneuverability. Installed Crowbar Comp with 13° bend about a month ago and what a difference! No more pain and much better cornering and turning ability because my weight is better balanced front and aft. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jerry
a Cross-Country Rider
from corvallis, or
Date Reviewed: April 23, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
North Ridge, Marys Peak | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Well constructed no flaws in materials | | Weaknesses: |
No marks for centering bar in stem, I have the ti crow bar and you need these dorky shims for it to fit into the stem | | Similar Products Used: |
first riser bar | | Bike Setup: |
Litespeed Hiwassee FS, White SC72UL, full XT, XTR/Bontrager wheels | | Bottom Line: | This is a good quality product, can't tell if the cross piece at the top reduces the ti bar vibration damping or not, but it looks nice. I find the riser does give you good control on downhills but I've never had a problem with my flat bar. The wider bar can cause some clearance problems in forest riding with closely spaced trees, the more upright position is comfortable but does reduce climbing efficiency. This is a nice product, I will rate the product not its impact on riding... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Shomper
a Cross-Country Rider
from Dover,Pa
Date Reviewed: April 18, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Stiff,inexpensive | | Weaknesses: |
None,so far. | | Similar Products Used: |
None,my first try at riser bars | | Bike Setup: |
'96 Jamis Dakar, XT Judy XC | | Bottom Line: | I have the Cro-mo version. I'm 6'3 and I noticed that compared to my road bike I was reaching down to far to the straight bars. I also had problems tighting my bar ends so that they wouldn't move when a yanked back on them on step climbs. Not to mention I was not keeping my hands on the bar during technical sections. The Crow Bar helps reduce back pain and it feels like I'm on a motorbike. I can steer more agressively. Great bar for the money. A little heavy but its worth it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Traube
a Cross-Country Rider
from Dallas, TX
Date Reviewed: April 14, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Poto | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
strong | | Weaknesses: |
heavier than a straight bar | | Similar Products Used: |
bagels | | Bike Setup: |
Klein Attitude Comp, Man SX-E | | Bottom Line: | Well, I tried the bar since it came with the bike, I was skeptical of the no bar-end approach, although I climbed some things very well, I still had the idea I could climb better with the old flat bar/ bar end combo of my old bike.. so I put a new raceface flat bar with some barends on, and it was alright, but just too darn bent over.. I actually didn't climb this one ultra steep hill I had made earlier on the riser, so that threw my climbing theory out the window (I could still climb it eventually, but no easier than with the riser), then I raced last weekend in Kerrville Texas, with the constant battering of the rocky terrain, my back and arms were killing my time alot more than my legs and cardio because of the lower riding position, I actually crashed the bike at one point, and bent the dang raceface post (piece o ...) so now that I have the crow bar back on, I'm never looking back.. and I have crashed about 3 times with the crow, and no noticeable troubles or bends.. good bar!! The flat bar is a wee quicker for steering, but overall, the benifits this bar provide will make your overall time much faster. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
moe
a Cross-Country Rider
from edmonton
Date Reviewed: April 9, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Nordegg & RMH trails | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
perfect width, super stiff, super strong, lighter than all those dumb downhill risers out there, cheap when compared to Easton, Race Face, etc. | | Weaknesses: |
absolutely none! | | Bike Setup: |
rocky oxygen, all XT set-up, crappy Indy XC's | | Bottom Line: | The Bonti Crowbar is perfect for my size (5'8 with a 17.5 bike frame). I have way more control on steep, technical descents, drops, & wheelies. It is much more comfortable on the long rides, and feels perfect! Although my flat bar was much lighter, I do not notice any difference in weight on the front end. BUY THIS RISER!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James Henry
a Weekend Warrior
from West Jordan, Utah
Date Reviewed: March 24, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Any that's offroad | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
STIFF
Looks like a Ti bar
Did I mention stiff? | | Weaknesses: |
Too stiff
Mine looks like a ti bar | | Similar Products Used: |
Ibis Ti handlebar | | Bike Setup: |
Gary Fisher Mt. Tam Aluminium
w/ Manitou SX-R | | Bottom Line: | This bar is STIFF, some like it, I don't like it all that much, but, it does a good job at what it's for. I'd rather use it on a downhill bike. I got the Aluminium version. Personally, I wouldn't buy this bar, but, if you have gobs of front suspension, and want a good control bar , get it. (The one I have came with my bike) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
richie sanque
a cross-country rider
from san diego, ca
Date Reviewed: March 8, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Flat handlebars beat-up your back. It beat up mine, at least. Not anymore. I threw a cro-mo Bontrager Crow Bar riser onto my Fisher Genesis bike and kissed low back pain goodbye. It's steel, and it's heavy, but you can't tell when riding it by the control and comfort it offers. Downhills are faster, but more controlled; and wheelies are now a snap! Most importantly, however, is the confidence you get knowing you can now go all day in the saddle, over and down just about anything, comfort-free. Shouts out to my girlfriend for the most awesome birthday gift ever! Oh yeah, long live the 26+ pound hardtail! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Owen Ho
a weekend warrior
from Sibu , Sarawak , Malaysia
Date Reviewed: March 3, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
What else can I cry 'bout ? It deserves six thumbs ups outta five burnin' chillies , 'cept that it DOES look a bit clumsy on my Specialized RockHopper S1.
A penny for an inch , i say ~ | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Patrick Munoz
a downhiller
from California
Date Reviewed: March 1, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Too bad I can't mount my headlights or wireless computer anymore. Something to think of before you buy. Performance-wise I wish I bought them sooner. Still think Im riding motorcross until I look down and see my legs turning the crank. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Q
a weekend warrior
from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date Reviewed: February 18, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Mine is exactly like the one shown in the pic above, colour is black. Installed it on my GT Zaskar as I needed the height for I'm 6 foot tall coz I don't want my back to hurt that much. So far the leverage has worked for me as well as the 9 degrees bend. Built quality is excellent, value for money. Pound for pound I would say that it is as strong and assuring as products which are much more expensive than them. Convince that I am, I've bought Bontrager's barends just to match this handlebar. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Christian Lee
a weekend warrior
from Ontario Canada
Date Reviewed: February 11, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
THese are incredible handlebars. All trials riders and hardcore riders should get a set of these. They are reasonably light (only 50 grams more than my flat Trek Bar) and they look great. I like how they have alot of extra length, and how easy it is to pull up on the bars. Get Them! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tyler
a cross-country rider
from Louisiana, USA
Date Reviewed: December 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I decided a while back that I wanted to try risers on my hardtail, but didn't know which ones to get. I searched and searched and finally decided on the Bontrager Ti Crowbar to match my Ti frame. Man, am I gald I did! These things really are a work of art. The workmanship on these things is beautiful and the ride is nothing short of amazing. They suck up some shock, but not too much. To sum it all up: they are just right. You've got to try these if you're looking for risers with an ever so slight amount of shock absorbance. Five chilis all the way. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tucker
a racer
from WI
Date Reviewed: November 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I love riser bars! I had bar ends and will never go back and the Crow Bar is the riser bar that has made me never go back to bar ends is the Bontrager crow bar race. Bontrager makes a great riser bar! I have the race without the cross bar and love it. The riser bar is wider so you have more control of turning. It makes you feel like you are in more contol and the riser makes a you have a little more up right position that is a much better position for desending also. Get a Bontrager Crow Bar they are the best and riser bars rule!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chip
a cross-country rider
from Charlotte, NC
Date Reviewed: November 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bar rocks! It doesn't look like the picture above, there's no cross-brace. I have the race version, black shot-peened finish 6000 series aluminum. It's 25 with a 9 degree sweep and 280 grams. My back never felt better. You will gain better control after putting one of these on your hard tail. Buy one, hell you can't go wrong...they're only $29 at Mud, Sweat and Gears. (www.bikeusa.com) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bigjay
a cross-country rider
from Charlotte, NC
Date Reviewed: November 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I'm a believer. Riser bars aren't just for the DH crowd.
The Crowbar Race (without the cross bar) is probably the best 'cross country' riser bar available. The length is not so long that you can't squeeze between trees in tight singletrack, and the center section is narrow enough that you can get your shifters and levers on without being cramped.The angle of the Crowbar is perfect (9' bend), and the extra width does add some control. I'll never go back. Like all thing Bontrager, is realistically light, inexpensive, and bombproof! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
GEORGE STEPHENS
a cross-country rider
from ALAMEDA(CALIFORNIA)
Date Reviewed: November 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i`ve owned a lot of riser bars(club roost,azonic double wall,profile),but the crow bar is by far the stiffest. i`m a 250 pounder, so stiff is good for me. thanks keith,good job! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Danny
a weekend warrior
from Miami Lakes
Date Reviewed: October 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I never realized how much a riser bar helps! My back feels so much better sice I switched to a riser bar. I got the Crow because it has the largest degree of bend among all bars. I get great control and it keeps me in more of an upright position. I dont know about durability yet since I just got it, but my back gives it 5 chilis. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
gregg
a cross-country rider
from U.S.
Date Reviewed: September 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This Picture is a little dated, the Bontrager Crow Bar I have is a black aluminum one peice riser bar. It weighs 290 grams wtih a 1.5 inch rise and a perfect 13 degree sweep. I got it because I needed to tighten up my control center on my 19 inch S-20. At 5'10 the 17 inch (S-20) was too small, and the 19 inch felt more stable for my size. This bar put me in the perfect position over my bike and is alot more comfortable due to the more pronounced sweep. The extra weight was offset by the fact I can loose the tree grabbing bar ends I used to have on my bike. Since I don't race, I wanted a more centered weight distribution, so as to let the suspension do the work while I just have fun ridding. This Bar helped me acheive that. I wonder though, what took so long to come up with the idea. I know this set up is not for everyone, but it has taken aload of my back and is alot more comfortable than straight bars. Yeah it weighs more, but I would rather sit on a sofa than a bench.Five Flaming chilies for this product and Keith for having the vision to see the need for it. | | Overall Rating: |
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