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STEVE CAIRNS
a Cross Country Rider
from PERTH SCOTLANDDate Reviewed: July 9, 2003
Strengths: HAD THE BARS FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS AND NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS. BEEN ON ABOUT 4 BIKES, CHANGE THEM OVER EVERY TIME.Weaknesses: WHEN PUTTING ON LEVERS OR STEM WATCH NOT TO RUB THE ANODISING FINISH, EASILY SCORED.Bottom Line: TOP BARS.EASTON QUALITY AND LIGHT.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: J.M RICHARDS PERTH
Similar Products Used: SO LONG SINCE I USED ANY OTHERS!
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Dan
a Cross Country Rider
from MichiganDate Reviewed: December 31, 2002
Strengths: very light, and is pretty simple.Weaknesses: weak material, poor durability.Bottom Line: used it for two ride and after an endo on the second where my bar end landed first, the bent the bar. while it was level and undestroyed it was great. and for the money, what else can you say. i dont think the company is still around at that.
Favorite Trail: PLRA
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At: E-bay
Similar Products Used: easton flat bars and a bontrager crowbar 5 deg. rise
Bike Setup: trek 4500 frame, lx sfiters/ levers, avid brakes, pyslo sl front squish, syncros seat post, race face system stem, wtb velociraptors.
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Martin A.
a Cross Country Rider
from Tucson, AZDate Reviewed: April 22, 2002
Strengths: It worked good for two years, and then it slightly bent in the middle - not bad considering I weight 200lbs and like to ride hard...Bottom Line: Cool deal, bars last a long time, replace after 1-2 years...
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
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TC
a Cross-Country Rider
from Ann Arbor, MIDate Reviewed: September 9, 1999
Strengths:
lightweight, strong for light riders (in my case), good logos (etched), lots o' colrs!Weaknesses:
None i've found. Those of you who crimp em'- quit your overtightening habit! Proper tightness won't oval em'!!!Bottom Line: Great bars, lightweight, take a beating, inexpensive DO NOT FAIL THE LIGHTWEIGHT RIDER (Lose weight complainers!)
Favorite Trail:
Poto
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Similar Products Used:
Trek system 2, Raceface airalloy
Bike Setup:
Jamis Dragon, 63mm SID,King, XTR, Mavic, Thompson,WTB, Raceface, Time
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John
a Cross-Country Rider
from Toronto, OntarioDate Reviewed: June 20, 1999
Strengths:
Got it for half price
lightweightWeaknesses:
Poor Customer Service
Web Page out of date
Brink of Chapter 11Bottom Line: I only bought this bar since it was on clearout and it was blue. A nice strong, lite 140 Gram EA70 bar. Too bad the company doesnt care about its customers when it comes to customer service or even keeping their web page up to date. Don't be surprised if they close their doors soon. Warranty. I won't bet on it.
Still a bar is a bar so...
Favorite Trail:
Albion Hills
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Similar Products Used:
Profile
Bontrager
Kore
Bike Setup:
GT Bravado
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Andy
a Racer
from another universeDate Reviewed: April 17, 1999
Strengths:
reliability
cool colorsWeaknesses:
none, except that it's pretty genericBottom Line: A very simple bar. Worth the money. Ends crimped a little after 1.5 years, but that's OK B/c I was sick of barends anyway. good, reliable, but since I can get a riser that's the same weight (Easton Monkey Lite) I'm going to get that for this year. Will keep the good old ControlTech around in case of failure though. 5 flaming pieces of S#!T
Favorite Trail:
The Farm Baby!!
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Similar Products Used:
Specialized 155gm Easton
Generic Alloy
Bike Setup:
Stumpjumper, 97 SX
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Ilan
a Weekend Warrior
from Houtson, TXDate Reviewed: April 13, 1999
Strengths:
strong, light, stiff.Weaknesses:
uhhh...Bottom Line: Simple, light, strong bar.Does what it should. Blue color even looks cool with clear grips.
Favorite Trail:
Ho Chi MInh
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Bike Setup:
Cannondale caad3
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Will Holden
a racer
from Spokane, WADate Reviewed: February 26, 1999
Bottom Line:
These bars rule. Been using them for years without a single failure(replaced every 1-2 years, anyone who doesn't replace their bars is a f*@$#ing moron). This winter I bought an Azonic bar because it wider. Bent it in 2 months. Did the same to a Qranc bar a few years back. Control Tech has never let me down. Back to basics, no need to try anything else again.
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Greig
a weekend warrior
from Greenville SCDate Reviewed: February 19, 1999
Bottom Line:
bought the bar with my ti bike in 1995. just got a new frame cause my ti frame has a crack in the upper seat stays. the bar will go on my new frame. great bar. what more could you you ask from a flat alloy bar? worth the $39.00. i'd buy another.
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Jimmy Lam
a weekend warrior
from New YorkDate Reviewed: August 4, 1998
Bottom Line:
Okay, here's a staight and simple review. Do some shopping and the Control Tech Bar can be had for under $30 mail order. There's nothing special about it, although it is strong, light, and reliable. I don't know how Mike in Ohio crimped the ends of this bar without tightening his bar-end clamps with a hydralic press, but check out Big Rick--he's 270 and lovin' his Control Tech! I'll give it 4, not 5, flaming bacons only because it's a pretty bland bar. But aren't most straight handle bars bland?
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Mike
a cross-country rider
from Columbus, OHDate Reviewed: April 18, 1998
Bottom Line:
I despise this handle bar. I have been riding it for four months, and the ends of it crimped! I was using a plug that came with my bar ends and they crimped. This shouldn't happen. I bought a new Syncros bar that is ten times better then the Control Tech. Do yourself a favor and don't buy this bar.
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jeff
a cross-country rider
from ohioDate Reviewed: January 29, 1998
Bottom Line:
I have been riding this bar for two years and have had no problems.I have ridden in technical singltrack and weeklong tours on gravel roads. With over 4000 miles on the bar, it is still in great shape. It is lightweight, affordable and durable that is a worthy addition to any bike. The only drawback to the control tech bar is that it is a little wide. This trait is something that you adjust too, or just cut it down. I give this bar four and a half flaming things.
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Literider
a cross-country rider
from WIDate Reviewed: January 24, 1998
Bottom Line:
Good bar, lightweight, won't slip from handlebar and the Controltech words will last for a long time. Mine was a little too long (26inches), so I sawed an inch off each side and lost some weight too. Comes in a range of colors, mine's silver - looks like a more expensive bar. Shop around, prices can go as low as $30 (Nashbar in late 1997)
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pete
a cross-country rider
from vaDate Reviewed: November 10, 1997
Bottom Line:
good bar, good price...$36 from Frankford Bike...mine weighed in at 138 grams
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Sherman
a weekend warrior
from CanadaDate Reviewed: October 9, 1997
Bottom Line:
This bar is great. It is light and comes in various colors. It is also cheap. I got mine for 30 bucks. I have had no problems with this bar at all.
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