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Dave S
a Weekend Warrior
from Franklin, N.H. Date Reviewed: April 3, 2008
Strengths: Tough, the slight rise is perfect for comfort, nice looks (have a motocross-style crossbar), light for a steel barWeaknesses: They require an adaptor to fit normal 25.4mm mounts!(to be fair, they did include one)Bottom Line: I mostly ride on surfaced trails that have varying terrain, including washouts. Comfort is important to me, as is leverage. Bars were actually too wide, so I took 3/4" off each end with a tubing cutter; now they are perfect. No squeaks, bending, flexing, just solid the whole time! I love these bars. If structure and comfort matter more to you than all-out performance, these are your bars!
Favorite Trail: Winnipesaukee River Trail
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: Goodale's of Hooksett
Similar Products Used: Many!
Bike Setup: Mongoose D40R w/ Rockshox Indy, Bontrager Maverick wheels, Shimano 8-speed pods, Shimano STX-RC derailleurs, Koski v-brakes, Avid levers, Terry saddle.
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Tim Daniels
a Cross Country Rider
from AlamedaDate Reviewed: September 5, 2002
Strengths: Wide enough for some real leverage
Strong (steel is very forgiving and WAY more resistant to fatigue than aluminum).
Light (for steel) I've had heavier aluminum bars.
Available in 9 and 15 degree sweep.
Stiff (the cross bar keeps it from flexing when I'm really standing on it).
Weaknesses: Heavy (if you're a weight weenie).Bottom Line: This is a great bar at a budget price. I was skeptical at first. I wasn't sure what to expect but I ordered it anyway. I don't think I could have made a better choice for my particular situation. I'm 6'4", 220 lbs and needed a wider bar for leverage that would be able to take the stress and strain I put on it when standing on the gas pedals while cranking up a big hill with a 2:1 gear ratio. I highly recommend it for any clydesdale on many applications especially where extra leverage is desired. As was stated previously, if you're overly concerned about weight go find yourself a nice lightweight aluminum bar...to the tune of $75 or $100.
Favorite Trail: South Burma, Annadel State Park
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$39.00
Purchased At: Jenson USA
Similar Products Used: Race Face Low rise
Titec Hell Bent
Bike Setup: Spot SS mountain bike frame (yeah, they make more than just MTB frames), Vicious cycles fork, Thompson stem.
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Jeff
a Cross Country Rider
from Ft WaltonDate Reviewed: March 18, 2001
Strengths: Comfortable hand position
Good for people with very wide shoulder(not me)but you can always cut them downWeaknesses: Heavy, heavy, heavy
riser puts you in a more upright position which raises your center of gravity and puts less weight on the front tire(which is bad)Bottom Line: If you dont care about weight or handling, these bars are ok. As for me I switched my old straight bar over to my new trek.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: straight bar - double butted aluminum
Bike Setup: trek fuel 80
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Lazy
from QuébecDate Reviewed: February 1, 2001
Strengths: Solide and very good levrageWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: I love that bar and i got one for my Kona scab and A'ha. The levrage let me try anything and give the greatest handling.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: All kind of bar.
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Bullit, all xt and built to last. Z1 QR 20 all the best for free-riding.
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Tony Garcia
a Racer
from Santa Rosa, CA. U.S.A.Date Reviewed: October 13, 2000
Strengths: real stiff and daliver's all the leverage I could ask for in any condition.Weaknesses: aahh.....NOT.Bottom Line: TOTALY MOTO.....AND NOT RECOMENDED FOR GRAM COUNTERS!BLACK ON BLACK ON BLACK.
Favorite Trail: Angwish Hill
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$33.00
Purchased At: Dave's Bike Sport
Similar Products Used: control tec (flat bar),ibis ti. (flat bar)
Bike Setup: on my surly 1x1 single speed,manitou SXR,chris king hubs,XTR V brakes,bontrager stem and post.
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Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Regina, canadaDate Reviewed: March 30, 2000
Strengths: Comfortable, cool-looking (w/ crossbar), strong enough for anyone, good priceWeaknesses: no room for bar accessories, Heavy!!!Bottom Line: I'm glad I added the riser to my bike, it's been a good addition. It added a half-pound (@370 grams), but hey I can deal with that. It's really stiff and looks cool... not a bad product.
Favorite Trail: Toilet Bowl
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: Specialrise bar, EA70 flatbar, various OEM flat bars
Bike Setup: '99 Stumpjumper Comp - pretty much stock
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