I fell in love with this bar on the first ride! This review is for the 2008 mid-rise version and is 27 inches wide with a 31.8 clamp section. It's 2 inches wider than my cut down enduro bar and that alone has made a difference. Handling is not twitchy anymore and now I can place my brake levers and shifters further in (Or grips further out...depends how you look at it)on the bar for optimal fit and single finger braking. Totally changes the feel of the bike for the better. Will buy another for my other bike for sure! Should fit the bill for all MTB riders out there...buy it, you won't be disappointed!
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Submitted by
fisher_rider05
a Cross Country Rider
from Welaka, Florida, USA Date Reviewed: April 20, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Markham Park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint.com
Strengths:
very stiff, controls great
Weaknesses:
bar is too wide
Similar Products Used:
bontrager sport
Bike Setup:
custom gary fisher genesis frame
Bottom Line:
This is a very responsive handlebar with very little flex. I bent my last handle bar and decided to get this one. If you flip the bike upside down you can see the flex difference between the two handlebars. Great product.
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Submitted by
evanmm89
a Downhiller
from Spokane Date Reviewed: July 16, 2008
Favorite Trail:
south hill Bluff
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$49.00
Purchased At:
2 wheel sport
Strengths:
So far soooooo good.
Weaknesses:
none that I see yet
Bottom Line:
A thousand times better then my stock handlebar that I bent in one fell swoop. These Monkey rise feel like they will stand the test of time. I gained a phenomenal amount of control after adding them and they have given me a new sense of confidence. I had no idea the extra length would make such a difference. I was skeptical of Easton, never buying a bike component made from them before. But know I’m sold.
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Submitted by
Bubbolo
a Weekend Warrior
from Florence, Italy Date Reviewed: March 19, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Great value, perfect ergonomic. I like the mid rise height. It's stiff and strong but quite light, great handlebar !
Weaknesses:
Rugged finish... ?
Similar Products Used:
Azonic B-52
Bike Setup:
SC Heckler, fox 32 rlc, full xtr, thomson, mavic st
Bottom Line:
I like this handlebar, it's light but stiff. Perfect match with the Thomson X4 stem. Buy it if you need a great handlebar for your full suspended bike.
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Submitted by
Tyrel
a Weekend Warrior
from Coeur d alene, Idaho Date Reviewed: December 9, 2007
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
jensonusa.com
Strengths:
Black in color, nice rise(high rise about 1.5"), STRONG, LIGHT!
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
Answer Protaper's!
Bike Setup:
Black Market Riot frame "Raw", Red Profile SE cranks, Profile Titanium spindal, Red Dangerboy pedale, Odyssey MDS 25t sprocket, KHE halflink chain, FSA Impact sealed Headset, Thomson X4 50mm stem, Ea70 high rise bars, Bmx Odi grips, Red lock ons, Dangerboy Skull caps, Juicy 7's with Red Dangerboy Shorty levers, Hope head doctor, Rock shox PIKE team, Profile Red seat collar, Thomson Post, Odyssey SR saddle, KHE Geisha Freecoaster hub 11t, Atomlab trailpimp 36h rims, Red Atomlab Torx nipples, Black DT swiss spokes, Atomlab Aircorp 20mm front hub, Maxxis Larson tt 2.35 tires, red shrader valve covers! SICK BIKE!
Bottom Line:
If you want a bar that is light enough for a wieght weenie cross country rider, yet strong enough for the most fearless freerider, THIS IS YOUR HANDLEBAR! I have owned Four different bikes that I have used this bar on for both of those reasons as well as it looks RAD!
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Submitted by
Cole
a Downhiller
from vancouver Date Reviewed: November 2, 2007
Favorite Trail:
frieght train
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
very strong and ridiculously light
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
crowbars, kona bars, axiom bars (all bent)
Bottom Line:
These are the best handlebars hands down (except maybe easton CNT bars) I run them on both my dh bike and on my dirt jumper. they have survived many crashes to still be straight. The pair on my dh bike is 2 years old and is still going strong. If you are looking to save weight look no further than these, they are truly light enough for cross country, yet strong enough for dh. If you are looking for new handle bars look no further than theses! you wont be disappointed.
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Submitted by
John Hoath
a Cross Country Rider
from Exeter, Devon, UK Date Reviewed: May 31, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Haldon Red Run
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
The Bike Shed, Exeter
Strengths:
Look bad ass. Light as hell. Stiff.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Bonty Earls, Specialized and Marin OEMs, Club Roost and Azonic Bars
Bike Setup:
1996 Kona Hot w/RS Dukes
Bottom Line:
Incredable product. Can't beat it, unless you want to go to CNT, which I don't cos I don't dig the carbon vibe. These bars have to be one of the best bike parts I have ever bought. BUY SOME! You won't regret it. I think its also worth pointing out that they are T6 heat treated which means they won't bend in a hurry, unlike alot of bonty and truativ bars.
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Submitted by
Jay
a Cross Country Rider
from Manchester Date Reviewed: February 20, 2007
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
wiggle
Strengths:
I have the 31.8 version, it is stiff, light, tough, perfect width and sweep.
To the Canadian donut 2nd down below, rate the bar for what it is or go out an buy a CF bar if thats what you want. 'Could be carbon fiber I suppose' ??????
Bottom Line:
Best on the market.
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Submitted by
Aaron
a Cross Country Rider
from Folsom Date Reviewed: July 23, 2006
Favorite Trail:
McKenzie River Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$56.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Width, rise and angles, stiff
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
RaceFace, Titec Hellbent XC
Bike Setup:
2005 Biachi G.U.S.S.; stock except added Chris King front hub, Easton EA50 stem, RaceFace Prodigy seatpost, WTB Laser V saddle
Bottom Line:
Fantastic upgrade, especially for a singlespeed bike. The width and bends in this bar put you in a perfect position while seated, and give you the added leverage needed while out of the saddle. This handlebar made riding the singlespeed a lot easier, and fun!
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Submitted by
Dave99
a Downhiller
from Ottawa Canada Date Reviewed: May 14, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Dirt Merchant
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Phat Moose Cycles
Strengths:
Somewhat light, nice wide bars, great sweep-back angle and geometry to load the front-end in corners, great feeling pulling back into wheelies, seems pretty tough so far
Weaknesses:
Could be carbon fibre I suppose . . . but then they'd be sketchy and really expensive. They also tend to jam between trees on tight XC singletrack because they're so friggin' wide!
Similar Products Used:
Titec Hellbent, Kona XC risers from the late 90s, Specialized Demo bars, Easton EA50 Monkeybars
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Heckler with Sherman Flick Plus, Kona Cinder Cone with Vanilla 125R
Bottom Line:
These handlebars rock! I rode some Titec Hellbents for three years and never realized how much the handlebars can improve your ride. These feel so much better and beg to pushed hard into corners. It's as if you can feel your weight loading the front-end . . . it's a great feeling connecting with your bike. They also facilitate wheelies and bunny hopping. Never would have thought the handlebars were worth spending good money until I tried them. They're worth paying extra money over the more generic stuff.
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Submitted by
Tom
a
from New York Date Reviewed: March 23, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Strong, lightweight
Weaknesses:
none that I have noticed
Similar Products Used:
EA50, Answer ProTaper
Bike Setup:
Banshee Morphine, Sun Rhynos, HFX-9s, Race Face Evolve DH cranks, Fox Talas, Maxxis Swamp Things, Thompson seat post and stem, FSA Pig Pro headset, Crank Bros Mallet Ms, Race Face Chain guide up front - no front derailleur, XT rear derailleur, Oury Lock on grips, Bonz one finger brake trigger levers.
Bottom Line:
This bike rides pretty light, but is set up to take a beating. These bars fit right in with the program. I actually had this bike set up single speed for a while. These bars are awesome for wrestling a single speed uphill. I had Ea50s on another bike. EA70s the same bars, only lighter and more expensive. I was afraid these might flex too much, but it hasn't been a problem. If you want to save a few bucks the 31.8 EA50s are also excellent.
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Submitted by
Rick
a Weekend Warrior
from Euless, TX, USA Date Reviewed: February 28, 2006
Favorite Trail:
any fast single track
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
with bike
Strengths:
Strong, it's an Easton
Weaknesses:
Too long for me, had shop cut it shorter though.
Similar Products Used:
many, flat and risers.
Bike Setup:
Marin Mount Vision
Bottom Line:
Good sturdy bar. You have to have strong, solid components on your front end, weight weenies will not like this one, but you can't beat the reliability.
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Submitted by
ramilcp
a Weekend Warrior
from Whittier, CA Date Reviewed: February 26, 2006
Favorite Trail:
El Prieto
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$59.00
Purchased At:
Colorado Cyclist
Strengths:
Stiff, lightweight, wide, looks cool.
Weaknesses:
None. Maybe too wide?
Similar Products Used:
Syncros Riser, Performance SL140 flat bar, Performance ACT Carbon Bar
Bike Setup:
IRO Mia! rigid single speed with Oury grips, disc brakes, and big all-mountain tires
Bottom Line:
A nice, wide riser that gives me plenty of leverage when cranking up the hills or carving single track (and they look cool, too). The bar may be too wide for some, but it can be trimmed to length. These aluminum bars flexes little and will transmit most of the bumps to your hands, so put on some comfortable grips. Take it FWIW because I use them on a rigid bike.
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Submitted by
Emery
a
from MntBrook, AL Date Reviewed: December 11, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
strength, cost, reliability, value, Easton, not carbon fiber
after having a carbonfiber seatpost break during the middle of a ride, it just doesn't make sense to have anything carbon fiber on a bike that receives occasional hits on rocks, drops and assorted trail abuse. These bars do what they are suppose to do, would hopefully bend and not break when they are stressed to fail. Cost is spot on for the quality.
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Submitted by
Brett Dulyea
a Cross Country Rider
from Newport Beach, CA Date Reviewed: June 16, 2004
Favorite Trail:
El Moro
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$34.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Length, 1" low rise design, the Easton name, look.
Weaknesses:
I haven't taken it on a narrow single track yet, but the length could present a problem. Hopefully, not because the length gives added control.
Similar Products Used:
Just a stock flat bar with bar ends.
Bike Setup:
2002 Cannondale Jekyll 500, Hope XC/Mavic xm819 wheels, avid mechs, Marz Mx-Pro 120 w/ eta (awesome), EA70 riser bar, XT Cranks, XT shifter/levers, LX front/XT rear, EA50 post, Selle Trans Am seat, ODI rogue grips
Bottom Line:
Whoa! I am Jack's utter amazement... I just got back from my first hard ride with my new EA70 riser and I cannot believe how much it helped my riding. Uphill my line was so much cleaner. Downhill, of course, I felt like I could bomb down anything. I never would have guessed what a huge difference handlebars make. The bar looks bad ass really proud to have it on my rig.
I used a flat bar and bar ends for two years before finally going to a riser. I picked this one because it was chosen to be on Cannondale's flag ship Jekyll. I ride a 2002 Jekyll and I figured that if it were good enough for a $4000 bike it was good enough for me. Plus I found it on eBay for a good price.
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Submitted by
robb
a Downhiller
from las vegas Date Reviewed: May 27, 2004
These are for those who drop, huck, jump and crash...hard.
XC gram counters poo-poo strength-to-weight penalties of this DH specific equipment. Hey, gravity works.
These Bars are a great value. Buy 02/03 closeouts or eBay buys. don't pay 04 msrp unless you're running the new 31.8mm bars.
EA70 DH Bars will give you reliable performance in the toughest conditions.
Come to Bootleg Canyon runs & see what DH equipment is up against. Can you say "Poop Chute" (PoopShoot)? EA70 DH have consitently passed muster with honors (Yesterday, I wrecked just three times on Kavorkian...EA70's still straight and tickin')
Tomorrow, Ginger. Yea.
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Submitted by
Doug Brummett
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Cruz, CA Date Reviewed: May 10, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Anything in UCSC
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Light, stiff, good esthetics
Weaknesses:
Too much upsweep
Similar Products Used:
azonic, race face, bontrager, etc
Bike Setup:
Ran these on several bikes
Bottom Line:
I would trust these bars. I have ran them for everything from XC to dirt jumps and hucking. Never any issues.
My only complaint is that the upsweep is a bit uncomfortable for me on the long seated climbs. Great for standing, but just not ergonomic when seated. Okay, I could complain about the price too but I got EP so I really shouldn't.
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Submitted by
Curtis
a Racer
from Ca, USA Date Reviewed: February 24, 2004
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
They have a awesome feel, nice sweep, perfect rise, cut easy for your liking
Weaknesses:
could be a little lighter, but do'nt think I would want that for DH
Similar Products Used:
Azonic( bend way too easy)
Bike Setup:
Specialized Demo 9
Bottom Line:
These bars are strong and feel primo. They can withstand tons of abuse from anyone. If your a freerider,downhiller, or a cross-country guy, these are it. I 've ridden Azonic's, Pro Tapers and Titec's. These were by far my favorite. Not much more to say, but go get a pair.
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Submitted by
Jochen
a Cross Country Rider
from Dallas/ Texas Date Reviewed: November 17, 2003
Favorite Trail:
last one
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$59.00
Purchased At:
nashbar
Strengths:
price quality strenght, easy to cut to lenght, weight to price looks good too,
Weaknesses:
not much here maybe that the sticker in the center does not help much to center the bar
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager ritchey
Bike Setup:
Hardtail, bergmann fork magura hss33 xtr xt
Bottom Line:
I like the bars, they give me a secure feeling, they feel strong, I can cut them down to the width i want them with a simple pipe cutter, I think price and weight is in a good relation. I would buy them again
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Submitted by
Dustin
a Weekend Warrior
from Kelowna BC Date Reviewed: March 26, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Strengths:
I like these bars. they are very stable and fairly lite and are not too bad for your money but i think handlebars are way over priced.
Weaknesses:
not much, i think the bars could have been about 1" wider woulda been nice. and the price
Similar Products Used:
FUNN
Bottom Line:
well you should get this bar if your a hard rider becuase easton bars arevery strong and they do back their warranty pretty good.
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Submitted by
Jesse No
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego Date Reviewed: October 9, 2002
Favorite Trail:
anywhere
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Bike USA (or whatever now)
Strengths:
They look fancy.
Weaknesses:
Fancy isn't everything.
Similar Products Used:
Azonic
Bike Setup:
Parkpre team 925
Bottom Line:
Bought to replace Azonic's that I bent. They seem okay, but I'm a little paranoid because I scratched them near the center when installing, and I'm afraid they'll bend (like the Azonic bar I had). Oh well. I never though I'd have "bar" issues.
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Submitted by
Stid
a Weekend Warrior
from Ottawa Date Reviewed: June 28, 2002
Favorite Trail:
if it can be ridden, ill try it
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
price above is CDN$, Full cycle
Strengths:
awesome balance, weight and control, comfortable hand placement for your ride, a nice 8 degrees.
Weaknesses:
only weakness is that on smaller, narrower trails, it can be hard to try to prevent the bar from clipping overgrowth or trees, but the handlebars can be shortened with some effort. PricEEE riserbar.
Similar Products Used:
some easton flat bar
Bike Setup:
hardtail GF
Bottom Line:
Good Bar, recomended. not sure if the value is all that good, but if you can get the bar, get it!
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Submitted by
Fluffy
a Cross Country Rider
from Belgium Date Reviewed: April 3, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Strong, wide
Weaknesses:
Decals wear off very quickly/easily
Similar Products Used:
Planet X Lot's of flat bars
Bottom Line:
Looks, weight, name... This bar has it all...
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Submitted by
AL
a Cross Country Rider
from Hillsborough, NJ Date Reviewed: November 8, 2001
Favorite Trail:
The Rock
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
performance
Strengths:
BOMB PROOF BIG DOG
Weaknesses:
Could be a b&*ch to get into a single bolt stem
Similar Products Used:
Many other bars
Bike Setup:
KONA Hardtail w/ Z2 BAM
Bottom Line:
This thing is unbelievable. Balance, power, strength, anything and everything. I don't know if it would have been worth the extra money or not but this non carbon verson rocks!
Make sure your brakes work well on your first downhill with this thing...You'll scare yourself ! This thing makes all aspects of riding much more enjoyable
Highly recommended
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Submitted by
James
a Weekend Warrior
from England Date Reviewed: September 11, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Tunstall forest
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
local shop
Strengths:
Wide, good shape, light, good finnish
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
marin XC risers (snaped) X-lite G-Force heavey but still good down hill bars
Bike Setup:
2001 marin TARA FRS, TX group, set up for hardcore XC / light down hill.
Bottom Line:
havent had them long. but so far they are great, very stiff, wide and are a great shape. down hill feel XC weight.
if you like the feel of a DH bar but dont like the weigh these are for you. can be cut down as 27" is to much for some.
i will resubmit if i have any problems else asume they are the best!
payed £55. not the cheepest but well worth it.
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Submitted by
Steve
a Cross Country Rider
from Cumbria, Engalnd, Date Reviewed: May 20, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Helvellyn/High Street/Coed Y Brenin
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
M&P, Staveley
Strengths:
Look cool, wide, strong, they rock
Weaknesses:
The name plates of the front wear off easily from lights etc
Similar Products Used:
Race Face, Club Roost
Bike Setup:
PACE RC200 F* Hope, XT/XTR, Middleburn
Bottom Line:
What can I add - after a full year of hard riding - they are still going strong. Wish the name insignia etc wouldn't wear off though.
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Submitted by
leech
a Weekend Warrior
from massachusetts Date Reviewed: April 4, 2001
Favorite Trail:
fomba trails, all
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
universalcycles.com
Strengths:
very stable and stiff, great width for downhill and freeride, probably will last forever!!
this bar is great for freeriding and downhill, may be a little wide on narrow trails (have clipped trees down). the bar is very stiff and i have never experienced flex. have go off 5 footers and the bar holds, probably out last me!!
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Submitted by
al
a
from freerider from nh Date Reviewed: February 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
fomba trails, all
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$67.00
Strengths:
this bar is tough, stiff, and for a 27in riser is pretty light
Weaknesses:
none except for its width on narrow trails (have clipped a couple of trees)
Similar Products Used:
crowbar
Bottom Line:
the bottom line is this bar is great, it has shown no signs of damage in the 6 months i've beaten it. i've riden steeps and trails and its great for both. width can sometimes be a problem so if you ride narrow tails don't get a wide bar. its width does help for control on downhill and freeride. has stood up to five foot drops with no flex and still is in perfect condition. i'll probably die before it does!!
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Submitted by
Matt Fowler
a Cross Country Rider
from Canada Date Reviewed: January 24, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Waterdown trails
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle Works
Strengths:
Strong, light and all around great rise bar! makes a hell of a lot of difference than racing with a flat bar!
Weaknesses:
NONE!!!!!!!!!!!! Easton did there homework when making this bar!!!!!!!!!
Similar Products Used:
Race Face, Kona
Bike Setup:
00 Kona Kula SID XC, XTR/XT, Cross Link Disc, Hayes disc
Bottom Line:
I bought this product because I heard soo much good things about it! For anyone with flat bars I erge you to buy and easton rise bar! The best! Plus it an't that expensive either and it is stong like bull! Look good on any bike! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Matthew Martino
a Weekend Warrior
from Roxbury, CT Date Reviewed: January 13, 2001
Favorite Trail:
The Pinnacle
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Class Cycles, Southbury, CT
Strengths:
Light, very strong, the rise is perfect, it gives a much more confident ride when I'm freeriding/downhilling, Easton reputation.
Weaknesses:
The width was a bit much so I cut about and inch and a half off each end.
Similar Products Used:
Profile carbor flat bar, CODA Al flat bar
Bike Setup:
Cannondale F2000SX, Lefty DLR, XT/XTR, CODA
Bottom Line:
A great all around riser bar for any type of riding, especially freeriding/downhilling. But if you're a hardcore cross country rider/racer go for a flat bar. Overall, an awesome light, strong bar that serves it purpose.
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Submitted by
Donnie
a Downhiller
from San Deigo, Ca Date Reviewed: January 1, 2001
Favorite Trail:
direct dial
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
Vision Cyclery San Francisco
Strengths:
yeah right!
Weaknesses:
FLEXY,FLEXY.FLEXY.
Similar Products Used:
TITEC DH HELLBENT,TOMAC TENACIOUS D, RACE FACE DH
Bike Setup:
LIKE THATS REAL IMPORTANT
Bottom Line:
I'M NOT TRYING TO GIVE THESE BARS A BAD REVIEW ON PURPOSE BUT I BOUGHT THESE BARS TO RACE AND SAVE WEIGHT AND FOR DH YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE ONE OR THE OTHER. FOR RACING THEY JUST FLEX TOO MUCH. IF YOU ARE A FREERIDER THESE BARS ARE PROBLABLY EXACTLY WHAT YOUR LOOKING FOR. IF EASTON DIDN'T SELL THESE AS DH BARS THEN I WOULDN'T BE SAYING ANYTHING ABOUT THE DURABILITY OF THEM BUT TO CALL THEM THE LIGHTEST DH BARS MADE. THAT SHOULD GIVE YOU A CLUE RIGHT THERE. IF YOU ARE A DH RIDER OR RACER THESE ARE NOT THE BARS FOR YOU. THEY JUST FLEX TOO MUCH. SAVE THE LIGHT STUFF FOR THE XC GUYS.
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Submitted by
zorro a free rider
a
from State College Date Reviewed: December 29, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Price Point.com
Strengths:
It is wide and it gives you so much more control. IT is strong too
Weaknesses:
none, I broke my old handle bars and got these. These are great
Similar Products Used:
kore lite bar (never buy this weak piece of crap)
Bike Setup:
Gt Richotchet w/ Z3.5 shox. (Trials setup)
Bottom Line:
This is the best upgrade that I have made to my bike. It improves handling and is amazing for wheelie drops.
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Submitted by
jeff
a
from bay area Date Reviewed: November 6, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
lightweight, vibration damping, easton quality
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
various
Bike Setup:
heckler
Bottom Line:
sets the standard for lightweight riser bars, get it.
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Submitted by
dc
a Cross Country Rider
from Northridge. CA Date Reviewed: September 30, 2000
Favorite Trail:
ahh....anything with dirt on it
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Helen's Cycles
Strengths:
It's an Easton...what else.
Weaknesses:
Price if you pay full retail.
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager Race 620 (straight)
Bike Setup:
Sugar II
Bottom Line:
I've had my Sugar for 6 months and have lived with a straight bar. On my last ride my lower back was giving me alot of trouble after a LONG climb so I figured it was time to try a riser bar. Got the EA 70 Monkey with 2" of rise. Cut the bar down 3/4" on each side...just a little too wide for me. Well...I feel alot better on the bike. Handeling is a little different but not so much that I can't adjust to it. Much easer to go down hill. This is definetly the way to go, espically on a Sugar because of the longer top tube. Got the bar at Helens for 60 clams (such a deal). Also got Yeti Hard Core grips. Way cool. 5 chilis overall but only if you can get it for less than retail.
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Submitted by
Dr. Dre
a Weekend Warrior
from B.D.P. Date Reviewed: July 21, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Every techincal trail in the world!!!
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
LIGHT,CRAZY STRONG,LOOKS HOTT TOO!!!.
Weaknesses:
NONE(THEN 4 SUM, MAYBE THE PRICE$$$)
Similar Products Used:
GO FAST BAR, AZONIC, CROW BAR.
Bike Setup:
GT XCR 3000, XTR SHIFTERS, GRIMECA DISK BRAKES, ODI LOCK JAWS, RACEFACE SYStem & NORTHSHORE CRANKSET W/ RINGS, MAMMOTH RIMS, WTB SADDLE.
Bottom Line:
GREAT HANDLEBARS. BUT HAS ONE MINOR DRAWBACK. THERE'S NO LINES OR MEASUREMENTS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BAR SO THAT YOU CAN LINE IT UP RIGHT. BUT THESE BARS ARE SRTONG AS HELL. I CRASHED WITH MINE ON THE STREET AND THEIR STILL GOING STRONG. DEFINTELY THE BEST.!!!!!
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Submitted by
jeff warmerdam
a Cross Country Rider
from abbotsford bc canada Date Reviewed: June 7, 2000
Favorite Trail:
bear mtn
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
looks, wieght, stiffness.
Weaknesses:
price
Similar Products Used:
ICON, specialized of aemoba riser bar.
Bike Setup:
TREK 7000 all xtr
Bottom Line:
awsome bar.
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wes
a Cross Country Rider
from st. paul Date Reviewed: May 19, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
great width, light and stiff
Similar Products Used:
club roost, race face risers
Bottom Line:
This is a great bar. It's very stiff, strong and light. It's expensive but well worth it. I love the width, you get so much leverage. hit a tree with it today and it's fine. good for trials too. mine has angle and centering marks. very nice, highly recommended.
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Sherman
a Weekend Warrior
from British Columbia, Canada Date Reviewed: May 13, 2000
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Light Wide Strong
Weaknesses:
Expensive Weak Decals
Similar Products Used:
Axiom Specialized
Bike Setup:
Norco Trials Bike
Bottom Line:
Great bar for DHing or freeriding. I use it on my trials rig and it is excellent. 27" wide is plenty for me and it is light. Kind of expensive for a bar but it has not caused any problems for me yet. Lacks the lines in the middle of the bar so that it can tell you if the bar is centered or not. Grips do not stick very well to the bar so knurling may be better on the grip area.
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Bonzi Jones
a Weekend Warrior
from Preston Date Reviewed: March 22, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Exmoor
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
nuff control Very light
Weaknesses:
N/A
Bike Setup:
Coyote HT3, XT group, Rockshox Judy XC etc
Bottom Line:
A seriously solid bar, which give maximum control. i am seriously always trying the stupidest things and am alway coming off. These bars will never die! They are so light and wide, so give maximum performance. Best bar I have ever had. The boyz @ Easton know what they are doing!!!
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bonziwarrior
a Weekend Warrior
from England Date Reviewed: March 13, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Bottom Line:
The width of this bar give you the ultimate feel of complete control. I love this bar - it rocks! Had a straight bar for too long, and I am now so converted. This is a light bar for the price and I would recommend it to anyone who seeks greater control. I have riden down mountains, pulled huge superfly jumps, and seriously crashed and these bars seems to withstand anything. Just chop 3/4 inch off each side and you'll avoid being real scared of going through tiny gaps. I love it. Light, strong, and buckets of control. Bargain!
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NICK OLSON
a Cross-Country Rider
from CHICO, CA Date Reviewed: September 29, 1999
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
LIGHT, STRONG, GOOD AMOUNT OF RISE(2), WIDE
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
TITEC FLATBAR
Bike Setup:
KHS ALITE 4000, MARZOCCHI BOMBER
Bottom Line:
YOU MIGHT WANT TO CUT ABOUT 3/4 OFF OF EACH SIDE. THE WIDTH GIVES YOU A LOT OF CONTROL ON THE DOWNHILLS AS WELL AS THE UPHILLS. I,VE CRASHED A FEW TIMES AND BESIDES A FEW SCRATCHES THEY STILL LOOK LIKE NEW.
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Submitted by
Denis
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore Date Reviewed: July 24, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Mandai, Bukit Timah Mountain Biking Trail, Sentosa, Pulau Ubin
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Great feel!!
Weaknesses:
Nil!!
Similar Products Used:
Roox Freeride FPS
Bike Setup:
Full-suspension...
Bottom Line:
One of the very best in the market...light, strong and durable!!
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brian aka silversurfer
a Cross-Country Rider
from Tempe, AZ Date Reviewed: July 17, 1999
Favorite Trail:
too many favorites!
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
strong, very little flex! great control!
Weaknesses:
None so far!
Similar Products Used:
answer hyperlites club roost flat bars
Bike Setup:
schwinn moab Z2 fork mostly XT
Bottom Line:
I LIKE 'EM!!!! These are awesome! the control I have with these is incredible. I run mine full length, and the leverage is amazing. These open up my chest, and leave my arms in a natural bent attack position to move the bike around. Climbing is easier with these than with my flat/bar ends before. I find myself drifting off line alot less with these, and its much easier to pick up the front end and put it where it needs to go, even on loose technical climbs.And Downhill, I can really let it hang out. On my old flats I always felt squirrely on the downhills, but now I always know where my bike is going. These bars inspire alot of confidence when doing drop offs, even from chainring bashing heights. They have totally redefined what and how I ride. A big claim, but the difference is night and day between these and any flats, even those with a higher stem.Also, I've plowed these into boulders, and the ground pretty hard with nary a whimper. I don't even worry about these breaking or bending, which was a big worry with the old hyperlites. BTW did I mention that I like these bars?
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Submitted by
chaz
a Racer
from amherst Date Reviewed: June 30, 1999
Favorite Trail:
mt. lincoln
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
light, stiff, wide, gives a great sense of control, you can slice and dice singletrack really easy,
Weaknesses:
wide(i measured it at 28 inches. perfect for a downhill bike, but an inch sorter would be good for xc)
Similar Products Used:
22 inch flat bar
Bike Setup:
manitou sxr fork, 130mm, 10degree rise stem
Bottom Line:
i like this bar a helluva lot. not only does it make my bike look incredibly cool, plus i feel like a downhiller. and when i'm slicing down a narrow, new england downhill, i have 400% control over the front of the bike. there's bunches of leverage on uphills to get up that super steep, mile long climb. this bar kicks ass, but you may want to cut off an inch or two. on the other hand, it's perfect for downhill riding. buy this bar! its got the easton metal reputation, and kicks ass. buy it!
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Martlet
a Cross-Country Rider
from Colorado Springs Date Reviewed: May 17, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Light Weight
Weaknesses:
Light Weight Too much Flex Prone to Cracking
Similar Products Used:
Azonic
Bike Setup:
Intense Uzzi SL Bomber Z-1
Bottom Line:
The bar works great for cross country, but the flex reduces control in the tough sections, which is where you need control the most! After two crashes in three rides, I went back to a metal bar.Don't over tighten your brakes, bar ends or clamp or it will crack the bar. Super glue may work as a repair though.Probably a good bar for XC use, but don't buy if you like to hammer the downhills.
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Martlet
a Cross-Country Rider
from Colorado Springs Date Reviewed: May 17, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Bottom Line:
OOPS! My review of this bar below applies to the CARBON bar, not the Alloy. Sorry for the confusion.
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TC
a Weekend Warrior
from Hawley, TX Date Reviewed: April 17, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Porcupine Rim, Moab
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
strong, light for a big riser, wide
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Azonic riser, numerous flat bars, Titec Hellbent
Bike Setup:
Trek Y-33, Specialized FSR
Bottom Line:
If you ever missed that off road motorcycle feel at the handlebars, this bar is for you. The 27 width is great--the rise and angle are perfect. For a long travel, full suspension bike, this bar gives extreme control. It's a strong, durable bar too. Probably the best riser bar available.
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Tony
a Cross-Country Rider
from Lebanon, NJ Date Reviewed: March 22, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Round Valley
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Lightweight Great handling
Weaknesses:
Very slight flex
Similar Products Used:
Coda flat bars w/ barends. Never a riser before.
Bike Setup:
C'dale Raven w/ HeadShok stem.
Bottom Line:
I have the 2 rise and cut the width down from 27 to 26. The technical steering & stability is excellent in both climbing and descending. I mentioned the slight flex as a weakness above, but it shouldn't be a consideration as this bar has taken all I've dished out. It's even a hair lighter than my former flat bar setup even though it's 3 wider. The fact that this extra width makes it a little hairy threading through tight stuff does not diminish it's rating...5 stars.
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al
a cross-country rider
from santa clara, ca Date Reviewed: March 10, 1999
Bottom Line:
Had mine for about two months....what a difference from my old flat bar set up. I fell much more connected to my front contact patch, really stable with my bomber Z2. Feels like my old honda XR250!! They are real wide so I hacked an inch off each side (still wider than my old setup). Had risers back in '84......why did I ever leave um? Fads are a weird thing.
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Tyler
a weekend warrior
from White Rock B.C. Date Reviewed: November 19, 1998
Bottom Line:
Eekscelent bar crashed a few times, once straight into a tree with no problems light for a riser and has no flex at all and I weigh 185 lbs. Killer bar!!!
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