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Club Roost
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Submitted by
Joe
a Downhiller
from Guildford,Surrey
Date Reviewed: November 13, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay.co.uk | | Strengths: | very good looking and very strong... | | Weaknesses: | none so far | | Similar Products Used: | gt,club roost,azonic | | Bike Setup: | Club Roost DH8, halo tornado wheels, 6 pot brakes,manitou sherman 04 | | Bottom Line: | these are great bars and would highly reccomend.... i am a proffesional rider doing 30-40ft jumps on my trails and these fair out fine for me... | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Pollett
a Racer
from London, ON, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 25, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | fanshawe lake | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$45.00 | | Purchased At: | Cyclepath | | Strengths: | Everything, including lasting forever | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Nothing, i have different models on all my bikes, due to the fact thy last forever | | Bike Setup: | Now a Nuke Proof frame, full 2002 XT, rhyno lite's and syncros post and stem | | Bottom Line: | The best handle bars in the world | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben
a
from Surrey
Date Reviewed: October 2, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Bus stop at pitch hill | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Shot peened surface looks good. reasonably light. Wide enough to give room to move levers around. | | Weaknesses: | Nowt | | Similar Products Used: | azonic d/w, tranz x | | Bike Setup: | Viper B52 Freeride hardtail. | | Bottom Line: | These bars are quality. They are wide enough to cut down if desired, but there is still sufficient room for moving of levers and shifters. They are also very strong, look good, and not too heavy. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Glen
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary
Date Reviewed: November 9, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Cyclepath | | Strengths: | Strong, brace makes it look way better, good for xc riding also | | Weaknesses: | brace come loose too often | | Bottom Line: | These are great bars to use for xc and trials. I haven't used it w/ DH yet cause I don't have an FS bike. I use these bars mainly for xc and urban as well as a little trials. They hold up very good. No cracks so far and the orange color is killer with red lizard skins grips. The rise I find is not bad but not good on steep uphills. I had to tilt the bar forward a little bit than the normal setup so that I can get stretched out in the cockpit. Otherwise, this is one of the best products that I have ever used. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary, Alberta
Date Reviewed: July 24, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
elbow loop | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
the first two years | | Weaknesses: |
the rest of the years that you have them | | Similar Products Used: |
Aemeba(spelling????) riser bars | | Bike Setup: |
I used a fully rigid and then switched over to a K ona Blast with 3 travel forks. | | Bottom Line: | The bars will hold up for about two years of heavy duty, go fast, big drop, lots of speed, weekend warrior stuff. I ended up cracking both the brace and the bar. The crossbar is pretty strong though. I didn't even know that it was cracked until i took the remaining pieces of the bar off of my bike. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Downhiller
from LaGrande, OR
Date Reviewed: May 6, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Mt. Emily | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Stiff
Light
Color (TI color) | | Weaknesses: |
none | | Similar Products Used: |
generic risers
Easton Flat | | Bike Setup: |
Modified Accses Max Link
5 travel
X-vert R | | Bottom Line: | nice bar
stiff
light
cheap looks good with kore elite and ESP 9.0 | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chris carleton
a Downhiller
from Paris, ME
Date Reviewed: April 2, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
any at sundayriver | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
I have had this product for over three years and they are still working great. | | Weaknesses: |
none... | | Similar Products Used: |
Azonic (azonic is good too) | | Bike Setup: |
small c'dale with a marzocchi z2,ds setup | | Bottom Line: | This is one of the best handle bars you can buy for $40-50. It stands up to any thing and last forever. I have no intents of getting a new one for at least another 2 years. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Palmer
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: March 27, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Mandai | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Bike Setup: |
A 99 rockhopper A1 FS
with Club Roost DH bar!!
the bike is good but the
bar are shit!!!! | | Bottom Line: | Wat a stupid DH bar this is!!!it look so flat!!!
should haf get Titec hellbent or Azonic
world force riser!!!!Argh!!!!!
GO TO HELL CLUB ROOST!!!!!
GO HOME AND FRY ROOSTERS!!hahahahhaha!!! | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sean
a downhiller
from South Africa
Date Reviewed: November 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Ya hierdie bars realy ripEk dink that die bars are realy strong . Even without a brace their realy strong. I had a realy bad fall of a mager jump and they came out fine. I realy like the selection of coloursb available. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
KIMO
a weekend warrior
from CERRITOS, CA
Date Reviewed: November 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
PURCHASED A CLUB ROOST GO FAST XC RISER BAR FROM SUPERGO. 25mm RISE, CUT TO 24, 9deg. SWEEP. TOTALLY PERFECT FOR XC RIDING. JUST ENOUGH RISE SO YOU'RE NOT TOO STRETCHED OUT. GIVES MY BIKE A BALANCED FEEL. WITH LESS RISE & CUT TO 24, THE BARS ARE STIFF, DON'T NEED A BRACE AT ALL. WEIGHT IS JUST A BIT HEAVIER THAN FLAT BARS. IF YOU DO XC & LIKE TO TRY A RISER, GET THIS BAR. I THINK A RISER W/ 1.5 OR MORE, MAKES STEERING SLOW. WITH JUST UNDER 1, IT STEERS JUST AS QUICK AS FLAT BARS. OTHER RISER BAR MFG. TAKE NOTE, YOU WANT SALES TO THE XC CROWD WHO WANT A RISER, MAKE ONE W/ A RISE UNDER 1. TOTALLY SWWWWEEEEETTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
lewis
a cross-country rider
from uk-malvern
Date Reviewed: September 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
wicked barz they are sertanly the light for 20 £ ($27) but a bit
on the flexy side which can be good or bad!by them to day or youl
be mising out on one grate deal you can by them. you dont have
to spend 70£ (95$) only have to spend 20£ | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chris
a cross-country rider
from easton, pa
Date Reviewed: July 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i have the club roost go fast downhill bars and they rock! actually i also had a pair on my trials bike and they worked great too. i use to ride those corny flat bars that came on my old kona. then once after a ride i hopped on my friend's bike and i was hooked. these things steer easier than yer mom's legs on my shoulders. and they feel just as good too. buy a pair and everyone will think yer cool. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Blade
a cross-country rider
from KnoxvilleTN
Date Reviewed: June 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I took the cross brace off ,but am putting it back on after reviewing the reviews.I don't think the extra grams are going to help if the darn bar snaps off,.The bars are a great item night and day difference on comfort and performance.It is like riding a cr250 moto.I would never ever use flat bars again,especially when you are 6'2 and the seat is so high yanno! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
rob
a cross-country rider
from rock city
Date Reviewed: June 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought, the comp II bar, that comes with the x-brace. What can I say, just an absolutely fabulous bar. The rise is just right (1.5) and these bars increase the control I have over my bike sooooooooooo dramatically. They are fairly heavy for the weight conscious, but hell whats an extra 100 g in the big scheme of things. So toss away your flats and bar ends and buy a pair of these schweeet thangs. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ME AGAIN!!!
a cross-country rider
from SF,CA
Date Reviewed: May 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Damn... I posted this before but I had to again. This riserbar rules!!! Lightweight, damn hella nice reinforcer brace, nice beadblast black/silver color, and comfortable handling position. Increased my mountain biking control by a lot. Oh yea... I also got it at the marketplace for $15 like NEW! CLUBROOST COMP II GO FAST!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rick N
a weekend warrior
from Point Pleasant, NJ
Date Reviewed: May 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Great Bar!! I never realized just how much flat bars suck until I put these on. A good sturdy bar. Especially with this 250+ Gorilla swinging on them. The bar speaks for itself. At the price I dont see how you can pass them up. Whats with the 50 word thing ? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
2
a cross-country rider
from SF,CA
Date Reviewed: May 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bar is great. I got it off someone at the marketplace for $18 and it was in like new condition. I bought it because my friends was a little too small and I'm worried about my bike. I only wanted the rise but it turns out that the wider length helps a lot with control and breathing. I also didn't add any extra weight because I had a heavy steel flat bar. This bar is actually pretty light for a Riserbar (316grams at Cambriabike.com). Gives my bike a whole new comfortable feeling. Not to mention the fact that the black with the silver brace looks great too. I give it 5 stars. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lay
a cross-country rider
from LA
Date Reviewed: May 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Looks great and feels great. I get a more upright cycling position and don't have too worry too much about back problems anymore. Crashed it several times and it's still straight and everything. Improved the looks of my bike a lot too. Don't notice too much about the steering... I just like the rise and the design with the top brace. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lancer
a weekend warrior
from Northridge, CA 91324
Date Reviewed: April 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a cheap downhill bar. Look to other brands, such as Azonics. I had a Club Roost on for less than 2 weeks and replaced it. Finish is also poor. Save your money and look into other bars that are available. (I need 50 words for post, hope this makes the magic number now.) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chad Maccanelli
a cross-country rider
from CA
Date Reviewed: March 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had a Club Roost Downhill bar with 2.5 in rise for about 4 months now. I've had no problems at all with it. It is heavy, so if your a weight weenie, you might want to steer clear of this bar. Also, I wish that Club Roost would MIG weld the cross bar in place, because for one it would look better, and two, the bolts that they use for the cross bar are soft and will strip after only a few good hard torques on them. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chuck norbert
a cross-country rider
from minnesota
Date Reviewed: March 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I put this riser bar on to my jumping bike, it has held up well, considering the low price. The bar comes with a top brace that seems to give the bar more strength and support. I am primarily a cross-country rider, but I don't see why you couldn't put this bar on a downhill ride. p.s. remember kids, team you decide rules!! Come to Minnesota and check out some trails that will blow you away, at least for the midwest!!
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Submitted by
Colin Matheson
a weekend warrior
from Newcastle
Date Reviewed: March 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just bought these bars and they are great, not too heavy-even though I'm not too concerned over weight. Much better than those horrible , narrow flat bars. They are wide enough for good control, but not too wide as to hit stuff at the side of the trail. BUY SOME!!!!!!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Colin Matheson
a weekend warrior
from Newcastle
Date Reviewed: March 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just bought these bars and they are great, not too heavy-even though I'm not too concerned over weight. Much better than those horrible , narrow flat bars. They are wide enough for good control, but not too wide as to hit stuff at the side of the trail. BUY SOME!!!!!!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Toby Scrimshaw
a weekend warrior
from Cambridge , England
Date Reviewed: March 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These are CRAP!! How dare Club-Roost call them risers bars when they have such little rise? Most good bars have about 2 inches but these only have 1.
They are not that wide either and they are so weak! I like a bit of trials and when backhopping of an 8 foot wall they bent by about 30 degrees on the right hand side. AVOID THEM LIKE THE PLAGUE!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam Marks
a downhiller
from Bristol, England
Date Reviewed: February 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These are great riser bars - good handling, the riding position ain't too high; used with the highrise stem that I have still doesn't make it excessively high, even with 3.5 travel in the forks. Good for singletrack downhill - good width, which makes it excellent for sharp cornering at warp speed. Good for tricks and jumps too - much more control than a standard flat bar, thanks to the extra width and the rise. Overall, a brilliant set of bars.
Five from me.
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Submitted by
ERIK
a racer
from CONNEAUT LAKE, PA
Date Reviewed: February 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Since I was a pro atv racer a riser bar is all i've ever raced. when I found these I was excited to see someone finally made a mtb riser.i never did really like straight bars, just was stuck with them. love the bars! strong, no flex, light, cool cross bar, but the bolts strip easy. Do the elastomers really work in the crossbar? don't know cool gimmick. my bar ends crushed them a little. definately a must for any full suspension mount. got mine at frankford in niles, oh cheap!!! only like 35 dollars! they come in yellow...cool! but it is a little pale compared to other yellows. printed logos on bars rub off pretty easy, finish taking them off with brake or contact cleaner. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Noah Bodman
a racer
from NY
Date Reviewed: January 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The bar is great and all; no flex, all that could stuff. The only problem I had with it was the bolts for the cross brace. They were twinky little things that stripped easily. also, I think the big go-fast logos plastered all over the bar are a little cheasy, I scratched out the f and the s so it says goat. whatever. its a good bar for cheap and the bolts are easily replaced | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hedgehog
a cross-country rider
from California
Date Reviewed: December 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This bar looks great. I have not noticed any flex. Probably a great bar, but I don't like the up-high riding position. With the 9 degree bend and the rise I am too high and too far back on the bike. I feel like my front wheel is floating off the ground. It becomes worse when climbing. Don't get me wrong. I love 40 mph fire road decents and bombing down (empty) singletrack. But so far (50+ miles) the minus's are out-numbering the plus's for my riding style. The moral of the story: Don't just assume you'll like something because your buddies are using it. Four chilies cause it's a good product. It just was not for me. P.S. Still looking for 24 aluminum flat bar that will give me more room without putting me up in the statosphere. I'm built like a gorilla (long arms and wide shoulders) and I'm just looking for a little more space. That's why I tried this bar in the first place. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alun Evans
a weekend warrior
from Swansea, Wales, UK
Date Reviewed: December 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Being slightly cheaper than som other riser-bars (XC and DH), I thought that the Club Roost would be compromised in some way. Not so. Doesn't budge, right width, right feel, nice sweep, not TOO much rise, fairly cheap.Top product. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
moutain biker
a weekend warrior
from MD
Date Reviewed: December 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This bar is awesome. It looks cool and works great. As for for all those people
that say the only reason they make the crossbar is because the bar sucks;
does Renthal suck too? Go buy one. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pico
a racer
from Belmont, MA, USA
Date Reviewed: November 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've tried everything! Reversing my stem, cutting my easton (flat) handlebars...
THE ANSWER...Club Roost Hanbdle bars. The concept of a riser bar for X-country is simple. Better handling on downhills and also in technical single tracks. And your back and neck will feel much better (get the reenforcement bar off) you don't need it for x-country and it will save a lot of wait!Bravo for the concept | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Connal Hughes
a weekend warrior
from New York, NY
Date Reviewed: October 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Hey, what happened to the Trials Rider option?I'll confess that the Club Roost are the first rise bars that I've purchased, but I'm had absolutly no problems with them. I went for the super-wide trials model and with hopping around, dropping off ledges, heck I even strapped about 40lbs of groceries to each end (who needs a car in the city) - I haven't noticed any give.Again, a non-comparison rating, but no matter what I do they don't move. Gotta love that. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ryan
a downhiller
from blacksburg va
Date Reviewed: October 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
i got these bars from a friend brand new for 8 bucks. he got them like at interbike or something. no problems whatsoever, but then again, i weigh like 140 and tend not to put a lot of stress on anything no matter how hard i ride. heavier people should stay away from these unless they have that little crossbar thingy. but hey, its just a handlebar, and it seems pretty nice, and one time i fell on concrete and it made sparks. so that was neato. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Squirrel Tracker
a downhiller
from Bay Area
Date Reviewed: October 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Absolutely the worst/ weakest riser bar on the market. There is way too much flex when you go off jumps with these things. These so called DH bars suck. If you don't care about weight, they won't break, get the Answer bars. If you do, buy the Azonic bars, but I have bent a pair racing when I went off a jump. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jaster
a downhiller
from Staten Island, NY
Date Reviewed: October 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
these bars are great. when you see them, you'll LOVE them. two words, GO FAST!
PEACE. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
lee Biggerstaff
a cross-country rider
from Morganton
Date Reviewed: September 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Hey I know i like XC but i still run this bar and it rules | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a weekend warrior
from PA
Date Reviewed: August 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Just bought these bars the other day. I can't imagine riding anything else. Man these things are bullet-proof, look sweet, and hold up to a 250lb Clyesdale torqueing on them. GO GET'EM | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ian V.
a cross-country rider
from Ottawa
Date Reviewed: May 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I needed a bar change, but was reluctant/suspicious of putting a riser bar on my
CC rig. But after a few minutes off-road, I realized how good this product is! At only $37 Canadian, the control and positioning are a steal! Plus, the cool
pebbled finish is a plus on the ego/asthetic end. Worth the bucks! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Miles Thorold-Smith
a weekend warrior
from hobart tamania
Date Reviewed: April 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Got these bars for my birthday and was amazed at the price ($70 AUS) which is quite reasonable and so far in a lot of hard use they haven't failed yet. They were lighter than my old steel bar as well. One problem is that when you buy the 1.5 version and you fit the cross brace you can't us ea computer. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
YASER BIN ABD HAMZAH
a downhiller
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: April 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Club Roost is the best ever handle bar you can find.It cost about $75 and it is even stronger than any others.It is also confortable to use.I love it and I also had it now on my bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
david andersson
a downhiller
from piteå sweden
Date Reviewed: March 28, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
it's the best bar i have, and i got alot of bars
The stem is the best i the world! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan
a downhiller
from Fairfax, VA
Date Reviewed: March 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
No competition for this handlebar! Improved my downhill skills as well
as my overall skills! For such a low price it can't be beat. I have
to give it the full rating! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeremy Thoryk
a cross-country rider
from Norristown, Pa
Date Reviewed: February 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I own the 1.5 rise bars andi love them, they give me more confidence on all my rides because i know they won't break. They put me in the perfect condition when I am downhilling, so I can go faster and do it with more confidence. I like riding uphill on them because it gets my weight on the rear wheel better. The only problem with this set up is that if the hill is steep, my front wheel wanders if I don't put a lot of weight on it. Besides that, they are awesome. I have a more open stance on the bar, so I breathe better, and this wide stance also helps me when I am bunnyhopping, or doind things like that. Overall, these are great bars, if you are considering risers, these are great. Sure they weigh a bit more than standard (read weak, not cool) bars, but who really thinks about weight before function and improved riding? no one who is serious about mountain biking!!! Plus, colors, need I say more. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
hyperactive
a cross-country rider
from Seattle, WA USA
Date Reviewed: February 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Best bar I've seen yet. Especially for the money! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Corbett
a cross-country rider
from Burnaby BC
Date Reviewed: January 28, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
MY Club Roost bar (1.5) is a necessity. For hard rides, this bar keeps me in control for the steepest dropoffs. It keeps my weight a bit higher, and further back. Club Roost is sweet. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Pollett
a racer
from Cambridge, ON, Canada
Date Reviewed: January 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This bar is the answer to most back problems you have ever had. It improves your comfort and can change your riding style for the better. They come in diffrent degrees and height. I have on on my DH bike and one on my XC. The weight penialty is minimal and is worth it. If it starts to creek check the support bars alignment and reef it tight | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott Silvers
a cross-country rider
from Novi, Michigan USAAAY
Date Reviewed: January 21, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
My bike's frame is small(which I prefer, so shut up), but I
grew tired of looking like a monkey humping a football.
This bar has just enough rise (1.5) and sweepback to make
any bike feel like a motocross bike. MAJOR CONTROL FACTOR.
Worries-- The bolt on crossbar is useless unless it is tightened
down just right or you will create hot spots on the bar as
it flexes, beware. HAa just kidding, go get one.....
Oh yes, bar ends look silly but you can really romp on them
with a wider bar--your choice, but flat bars suck! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan
a racer
from Sandy, UT
Date Reviewed: January 21, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
After being put to the test by Insaine Wayne for a season, he gave them to me. I have put 2 seasons on them and yes they are getting weak, but they have been the most comfortable bars I have rode with. Great steering at eye watering speeds. Does tend to flex a little when pushed. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mike
a cross-country rider
from
Date Reviewed: January 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I like it!! It's so much more comfortable than a regular bar. So what if it
weighs more. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve Kazas
a downhiller
from Killington, VT
Date Reviewed: January 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This bar sucks it cracked on the left side where the crossmember is bolton
it on. I went out and bought a Scott Vertigo DH bar and not only is it
lighter but its been holding up | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Daniel Schmierer
a downhiller
from Bonn, Germany
Date Reviewed: June 7, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
The name already says it, this DH bar is unbeatable! I don't know why the other co
companys even try, this thing rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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