Submitted by
Tomasz Rusiecki
a Cross Country Rider
from Wroclaw, POLAND Date Reviewed: October 9, 2003
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Strengths:
perfect geometry: 600mm width and 7 degree bend - between xc and fr
Weaknesses:
it's not weight 149g, but exactly 170g :(
Similar Products Used:
there is no products with similar geometry
Bike Setup:
frame: author sector; fork: Judy Race 2000; roox, race face, kore and bontrager:) componenets; mavic 517
Bottom Line:
It's really good product. I'm ridding 12.000 - 15.000 km per year and after two years using of this bar it still look almost like brand new. This bar is stiff and strong. for me this is one of the best bontrager products
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Submitted by
Max N.
a Racer
from SF, CA Date Reviewed: April 30, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Roaring Mouse cycles
Strengths:
-great ergonomics *7degrees backsweep is perfect angle for my wrists *Not a riser bar. Those give me numb hands because of the upsweep. *600mm wide. -Strong: survived through many crashes. -Not too pricey
Weaknesses:
-Al bar: I wish they could make the exact same bar out of carbon. More durable, lighter and more comfy.
Similar Products Used:
Titec low rise Ritchey pro flat Answer hyperlite
Bike Setup:
RacerX with a tem and a saddle
Bottom Line:
Great product. I have tried many bars before finding it. I will buy another one if it breaks.
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Submitted by
Micky
a Cross Country Rider
from Albuquerque, NM Date Reviewed: January 17, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Cedro Peak
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$38.00
Purchased At:
Cambria
Strengths:
Nice bend. Great leverage. Durable.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Ritchey, Answer ProTaper, Icon 2", Monkey Lite,
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz SL - Fox Float/AVA, 317s on CKs with Stan's, Dean post, FSA stem, Avid mech., Fizek Nisene.
Bottom Line:
This is the 4th bar on this bike. I've finally found it. The Bontrager has and aggresive riding position with good leverage becouse of the 600mm width. I also like the comfortable 7 degree sweep. Perfect strong handlebar.
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Submitted by
kevin
a Racer
from chicago Date Reviewed: August 29, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
stock on fuel 100
Strengths:
Strong, stiff, and length provides great levaerage for technical riding, degree angle with race lite stem provides optimal riding position for agressive xc riding, the weight is reasonable.
Weaknesses:
It doesn't weigh 100 grams like EC90.
Similar Products Used:
Titec 118 Ti Bar, Kore Lite Bar, generic crap from my early mtb past.
Bike Setup:
fuel 100 stock except ck headset, tire of the day, and egg beaters.
Bottom Line:
I love this bar and had enough crashes and trail time on it. I thought about doing a couple of things to it when I first bought the bike: cutting the length or upgrading to an EC90. The weight weenie in me. But, the length gives me some great leverage in technical situations and it's strong and stiff. I think it's worth the 50 gram penalty knowing I won't break this bar. With the race lite stem, I like the ergonomic of it to with the 7 degree bend. I'm keeping it, and the 50 grams in weight, and $120 for the EC90. Extremly happy with this.
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Submitted by
Freddie
a Cross Country Rider
from Harbor City, CA, USA Date Reviewed: June 25, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Sullivan/Backbone Loop
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Cambria Bike
Strengths:
600mm length: This is an ideal length for me. I get the extra leverage and control without getting ridiculously wide. Also, the 7 degree bend is very comfortable.
Weaknesses:
None. The only thing I can say is that the added sweep back will shorten your reach to the bars slightly, perhaps necessitating a longer stem for some.
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager Race Modified with 620mm length and 5 degree bend. This is the old style bars that came stock on my Fuel.
Bike Setup:
2001 Trek Fuel 98 with Mavic 517/XTR hubs, WTB SST. 98 saddle, Hutchinson Python Airlight tires, Shimano XT cranks and cassette, and 2002 Bontrager Racelite bars. The rest of the bike is stock.
Bottom Line:
A really good set of bars. For 2002, the bars come in a 600mm length which feels just right: Extra leverage without getting ridiculously wide. With a wider bar, I prefer a little more sweep to take some of the pressure off of my wrists and the 7 degree bend is very comfortable. Wide flat bars sans bar ends seem to be the latest trend now, and I've noticed this bar on several of the NORBA pros' bikes.
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