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Richard Dort
a Cross Country Rider
from Plymouth, MEDate Reviewed: October 18, 2007
Strengths: Light, trick looking, STRONG!Weaknesses: People constantly coming up to you saying that they will break on you because they are carbon. Not because they are eastons.Bottom Line: They work, are light, and bullet proof. I am 220lbs and ride very technical trails here in ME. I have buried the end of the bars over and inch into the ground twice and they still work with no signs of anything being wrong.
Favorite Trail: UMaine Forest
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: eBay
Similar Products Used: Titec AL bars.
Bike Setup: K2 5500c with stock stem (no markings), Full SRAM drivetrain w/ twist shifters, Magura 33s, Rolf Dolimites, upgraded shocks to Fox Float RLs.
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Kyle
a Racer
from Ho-Ho-Kus NJ USADate Reviewed: August 30, 2005
Strengths: light, proper width and sweep - just the way a flat bat should feel. very rigid for a CF bar.Weaknesses: early carbon bars like these required reinforced bar-end plugs, but i dont use em so who cares!Bottom Line: compared to other carbon products like from LP these easton bars are fantastic, they fit just right with the correct measurements from the factory. strongest/stiffest CF bar ive seen!
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: bought used from a friend
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Steve
a Cross Country Rider
from Mountain View CADate Reviewed: April 13, 2004
Strengths: 4 years and 5K miles with no marksWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: These bars have been fabulous. I just took them off to put on some Monkey Lites and there isn't a mark on them from the Thomson stem or the Ritchey Shorty bar ends. They look as good as the day I bought them. These carbon fiber bars are the only way to go.
Favorite Trail: Henry Coe
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: oem
Similar Products Used: Aluminum bars
Bike Setup: Ritchey Shorty Bar Ends
Thomson Stem
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Daniel VanDurmen
a Cross Country Rider
from Tulsa, OK. USADate Reviewed: March 1, 2003
Strengths: Perfect width and sweep, absorbs vibration, light, strong, and looks killer!Weaknesses: None so far! Other peoples coments about Thompson stem compatability has me a little concerned.Bottom Line: Well worth the money. Safe for use with bar ends as long as you pick a model with a wide smooth clamp. I've had bar ends on mine since new with no problems. Odi's new clamp-on grips are good with this bar since you don't have to use adhesive or solvents to get them on and off.
Favorite Trail: Turkey Mountain Park
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$79.00
Purchased At: Bicycles of Tulsa
Similar Products Used: Scott AT-3, Qranck, Zoom 170.
Bike Setup: Castellano Fango, XTR, Thompson, Crossmax XL, IRC Notos, etc.
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Seeker
a Cross Country Rider
from SCDate Reviewed: February 7, 2003
Strengths: Super lightweight. Absorbs big shocks like a spring.Weaknesses: Maybe too light. Springiness can be a little disconcerting when switching from AL bar bike to CF bar bike. Easy to crush these bars with the wrong stem and minimal clamp force.Bottom Line: These things would be perfect if the center stem mount area was solid carbon fiber. Maybe the bar end mount are too - say a friction fit carbon plug (are you listening Veltec?).
These bars are real easy to damage with Thomson stems. And the damage is completely concealed until you tear your front end down for a fork change (or the bar shears in half while you're riding!). Easton knows about the Thomson compatibility issue but doesn't offer any info at their website or in handlebar documentation.
On the other hand, their warranty and CS is excellent.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: geez lots of AL bars
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Ming Lee
a Cross Country Rider
from CentralDate Reviewed: January 3, 2003
Strengths: Looks high tech, light and very durable.Weaknesses: None right nowBottom Line: Thought I'd give some feedback on the CT2 since the bar has been very good to me so far (knock on wood). Keep hearing stories of bar's breaking in mid air etc. which scares the bejeezus out of me but I've had no issues at all with CT2. Would recommend this to anyone who lives by the moto "light is right". When I get my new full suspension rig I won't hesitate to put on another Easton carbon bar, probably give the monkey light XC a shot.
Safe riding ....
Ming
Favorite Trail: Chi Ma Wan
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: Flying Ball
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Cannondale F4000SL hardtail
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Michael Best
a Racer
from Lake Ann, MI, USADate Reviewed: October 4, 2002
Strengths: Super light and it looks great.Weaknesses: It has dented on the ends where I have my bar ends, which causes my barends to twist when I pull back on them super hard. Not a huge deal though.Bottom Line: Great handlebar. Carbon fiber is super strong. Plus it looks fabulous.
Favorite Trail: North Country Trail
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$75.00
Bike Setup: K2 Zed Team, XTR everything, Crossmax wheels, Manitou Mars CL fork
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Sarah
a Racer
from Pittsburg, KSDate Reviewed: August 26, 2002
Strengths: Lightweight, some flex, snob appeal :)Weaknesses: the unshakable fear they might snapBottom Line: Had one for almost a year. Carefully tightened my stem/shifter/brake clamps and check these areas every 2 weeks for signs of scratching or abrasion, etc. If you tend to be slightly OCD like this, then these are the things you'll love about this bar: SO light and oh-so sexy, eases the metallic chatter you once knew on rocks, has a definite flex you learn to love, proven safe when used responsibly (read the manufacturer's directions.)
For those big, studly downhiller types, you too can love this bar! It's all about following the tech specs and respecting the properties of the material. And yep, it will break if you scratch it enough. I give it full flaming lumps for value and overall rating, because in my opinion, this is the best thing on the market in it's category.
Favorite Trail: Devil's Den, AR
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: Easton Scandium
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Terri
a Racer
from Orlando, FL USADate Reviewed: August 13, 2002
Strengths: Great absorbing shock - no more carpel tunnel symptoms after long rides and races. Lightweight. Looks great.Weaknesses: Dangerous. They break and don't bend. Don't have faith if using on rough terrain.Bottom Line: My handlebar broke as I was decending a very steep drop off. All I remember was loosing control and grabbing onto the air - while holding my handlebars. When I came to, I had a concussion, broken scapula, and damage to the AC joint - I go for the MRI tomorrow. The bars broke clean at the stem clamp. They were not overtightened and I have never used bar-ends on them. I have put these bars through a lot of races for the past year of use and they have over 2500 miles on them with all the urban assaults. I really liked them but have lost faith in carbon now. Back to aluminum for me.
Favorite Trail: Razorback, Reddick FL
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: Bike shop
Similar Products Used: Aluminum
Bike Setup: Schwinn Homegrown Pro Enlightened - XT/XTR derailers, cranks. Thompson seatpost & stem, Cane Creek Pro Wheelset w/ ti spokes and hubs, Avid shifters. No barends - quit using those a long time ago - no need in Florida.
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John
a Cross Country Rider
from Grand Rapids, MIDate Reviewed: August 8, 2002
Strengths: Durability, Lightweight, Appearance, Shock AbsorptionWeaknesses: Some flex (but absorbs the shock!), Short length.Bottom Line: Excellent Handlebar. Why would anyone use anything else? I was somewhat concerned when I bought it back in 99 about breakage at a 185lbs, but after 2+ years heavy use, several crashes and using long bar ends I have not had any problems. Excellent price considering its competition and overall value.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: Colorado Cyclist
Similar Products Used: Answer, Profile, Stock Icon bar.
Bike Setup: Trek 8500
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Brian
a Cross Country Rider
from No-CALDate Reviewed: June 3, 2002
Strengths: Durable, light, looksWeaknesses: PriceBottom Line: I've used this bar for a while now. It is on bike number 2.
I have crashed at least a dozen times with this bar. A few times very hard.(I.E. broken helmet) It still looks great and will probably keep going for a while longer.
I think back to before I had the CT2 and how many times I would have to buy a new bar after a hard crash. Alloy bars are cheap, but in the long run the CT2 is a better value.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: LBS
Bike Setup: SC Superlight
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Fish
a Cross Country Rider
from Atlanta, GADate Reviewed: June 3, 2002
Strengths: Weight, absorption quallity & looksWeaknesses: None yetBottom Line: Awesome bars. Bought originally to help take some of the punishment out of riding an aluminum hardtail, it worked great. Now have on my new full suspension rig and they are as good as ever. I have had my share of great recks and these things are still in mint condition. Be carefull with bare ends as some will crack the gel coat on the carbon and ruin them. I use som little light plastic bar ends that Easton recomended and they work great. Light, strong and lasted 2+ years, double thumbs up. Great bars, worth every penny.
Favorite Trail: Anything up in Pisgah + Bull Mt. & Chicoppee
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At: Outback Bikes - ATL
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Mad Rider
a Racer
from ColumbusDate Reviewed: June 2, 2002
Strengths: SUPER LIGHT AND REALLY STRONGWeaknesses: NONEBottom Line: BUY THIS IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT IT IS WORTH IT
THIS DISERVES 7 STARS OUTTA 5
THEY ROCK
Favorite Trail: North Shore
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: bike surpluss
Similar Products Used: THERE IS NOTHING THAT COMPARES TO THIS!
Bike Setup: C-DALE EAVEN 2000 FR, FULL XTR DRIVETRAIN, FOX FLOAT R, SUPER-FATTY D, HOPE DH DISC, MAVIC WHEELSET W/ XT HUBS, EASTON BARS AND POST
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lo_dee
a Cross Country Rider
from Alberta,CanadaDate Reviewed: May 12, 2002
Strengths: Light, vibration dampening, sexyWeaknesses: ExpensiveBottom Line: Beautiful looking bar that has held up fine (even after my original front fork didn't). Lightweight isn't a problem even if you like to take the odd jump during your riding routine. Lifetime warranty sounds good on paper...we'll see....haven't had problems yet. Too bad they don't make one in a 0 degree bend.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
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Timothy Norejko
a Racer
from Lancaster, PA USADate Reviewed: May 8, 2002
Strengths: light, shock absorbingWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: I would highly recommend this handlebar to anyone who has problems with hand and wrist pain when ride. I just finished a 6 hour endurance race with mostly rock and root terrain with no hand fatigue, that I usually suffer from when riding the same conditions with an aluminum bar. This bike makes a significan difference in weight as well. The fromt end of my bike feels much lighter with these bars. Buy em.
Favorite Trail: Blue Marsh, PA
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Supergo
Similar Products Used: Answer aluminum bars
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Superlight with XT, XTR parts
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