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Easton EA70 Wide XC Handlebar

4/5 (2 Reviews)

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MSRP : $60.00


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The EA70 XC is Easton?s most popular aluminum flat bar. EA70 Aluminum merged with the strength and weight savings of TaperWall? technology puts this bar amongst the top performing xc handlebars.


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Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by blackhammer a Weekend Warrior from Fort Wayne, IN, USA

Date Reviewed: July 8, 2010

Strengths:    Wide bars with a decent sweep makes for great leverage on climbs and controlling the front wheel at speed. The flat bar keeps the front end low on your 29er.

Weaknesses:    None found yet. The wide bars do give some pause when going through tight single track, but it's worth it for the added climbing and control.

Bottom Line:   
After all kinds of problems with not being able to keep my front wheel weighted on my 29er,and the front feeling unstable, I took a long look at my position on the bike and realized I needed to lower the handlebars. These fit the bill. They have made a huge difference in my riding. I can power up short, steep climbs that I used to only make with a lot of momentum. I have a lot more confidence switching lines and riding technical features. If you're on a 29er, get them. The only reason I'm not giving them 5 chilis is because I've only been riding them one season.

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Favorite Trail:   Franke Park

Duration Product Used:   6 months

Price Paid:    $45.00

Purchased At:   online

Similar Products Used:   Flat bars-none. I've used several different riser bars that really weren't meant for a 29" wheel.

Bike Setup:   Karate Monkey w/ good wheels, a good fork, and whatever else I could scrounge together.
Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:3
Submitted by MSHMTB a Cross Country Rider from Woodland Hills, CA

Date Reviewed: March 16, 2010

Strengths:    Flatbar(great for 29ers). Wider than 580mm, rare for a flatbar. Alu, not Carbon, don't have to worry about torque and cracks, or any of that.

Weaknesses:    Heavy at 250 grams, might be a tad bit too wide at 685mm, might cut it down

Bottom Line:   
Thanks Easton for making a flatbar for the elite(29er) crew.

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Favorite Trail:   Don't have one

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $55.00

Purchased At:   Newbury Park Bike Sh

Similar Products Used:   Shimano OS-20 riser carbon comp, Raceface NEXT Carbon riser.

Bike Setup:   GF Cobia 29er HT. Tora Air, Stylo GXP/X9, Bonty Wheels. Elixir Brakes
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