Submitted by
alan
a Cross Country Rider
from spokane
Date Reviewed: December 18, 2001
Strengths: strong and reliable
Weaknesses: not the lightest.
Bottom Line:
I purchased this bar after my thermoplastic carbon bar was suspect after a few rough crashes. There are some lighter bars out there, but I wanted one I didn't have to worry about. I don't notice any flex in this bar, but I'm not very heavy either. If you want super light weight, I don't think a good carbon bar is a bad way to go, but like I said before, these are tough. I don't plan to replace these any time soon, not like I would if they were lightweight aluminum.
Submitted by
SCOTT
a Cross Country Rider
from SAN DIEGO
Date Reviewed: November 15, 2001
Strengths: COOL STATUS, never had any problems with the bar failing, bending, or denting.
Weaknesses: VIBRATION
Bottom Line:
It is a cool bar, but i have been having a lot of nreve pain in my hands. I was told that it was due to vibration of ti. I didn't believe it, so I tried other things, 3 crossing my front wheel, changing the grips, lower tire pressure, new gloves, new shock, and finally the bar. After installing the bar, the nerve pain in my hands went away. I also bent my Bontrager ti bars. Plus the new Easton carbon bars are weigh in at 99 grams. So why would you buy a carbon bar? Get rid of vibration, they are a lot stronger than ti, and the weighs less.
Bike Setup: ibis bow-ti with xtr and mavic crossmax tubless disc
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Michael Glasgow
a Racer
from West Lafayette, IN USA
Date Reviewed: May 3, 2001
Strengths: I'm 6'5" and race on this bar often, no problems. I need another one, can anyone help? Thanks Buy if you want to assurance that your bar won't crack in half. There are some really good carbon bars out there don't get me wrong, but I like the fact that Ti gives a little warning before failing.
Bottom Line:
The with and strength are hard to beat, somebody tell me where to score another one. They quit producing these.
Submitted by
Jason Ganze
a Cross Country Rider
from Duncanville, TX
Date Reviewed: November 30, 2000
Strengths: It's way cool. Strong, light and a major lust factor. No goofy fatigue life like aluminum so I have more confidence that it won't haul off and snap without warning. Some say that ti helps dampen vibration but I can't really tell if it does or not.
Weaknesses: I wouldn't mind if it were a half inch wider
Bottom Line:
I'm not sure you can get them anymore. An Ibis rep told me that they couldn't get the ti from Ancotech anymore and were looking for a new source. I am just happy that I was able to get one. It is definitely worth the price if you can find one.
Favorite Trail: I've found a new one I'm not talking about....
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$94.00
Purchased At: Cambria Bike Outfitter
Similar Products Used: Kore, Qranc, and other name brands
Bike Setup: Strong Racing custom steel frame, XTR, and other high end stuff
Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Jon Nickolas
a Cross-Country Rider
from Denver, CO / Fayetteville, WV
Date Reviewed: December 27, 1999
Strengths: It's ti...what else do you want? No really I love this bar and I won't mar it's perfect five chili track record but I have some issues. See below
Weaknesses: In colorado this was a perfect bar. In West Virginia I have not been able to get any grips adhere to it without spinning. I have tried everything up to and including motorcycle grip cement. They hold for a ride or two then break free and spin. I've been told it's the humidity not the bar. This completely and utterly sucks. I've been through no less than seven pair of grips in less than a year and THAT is absurd. I just ordered a pair of the ODI grips with the locking alloy ring so I'll have to see. I'll post a review of that doo dad at a later date.
Bottom Line:
Again, I like this bar and since none of the other reviewers mentioned any grip adherence issues, I'll assume that it is NOT the bar but some other as-of-yet undetermined factor (probably the f**king humidity). God I miss Colorado.
11 perfect reviews on this right, so I had to get one for myself. Good God this thing is great, much stiffer than the Dean Ti, and I even got a 24 version, which provides better control. Granted I have only used it for about 3 months now, but I don't see too much going wrong with this thing. FABULOUS bar.
Strengths: Lightweight, less flex than I thought I would get, beautiful.
Weaknesses: Expensive; I would prefer a 23 inch bar to 22 inch.
Bottom Line:
Awesome! This is a joy to ride with. My hands and wrists are loving it. I weigh 215 lbs. and get a little flex when climbing and using the bar ends, but that could also be due to the titanium bar ends themselves (haven't bothered to investigate).
I am totally in love with this bar! I used to use a Syncros hardcore for about 4 years. (obviously, I had more than one.) I became used to that bar and thought my ride could not imrpove. I was wrong. The first thing you notice is that the front end seems to be lighter, in a sense, much easier to flick around. Then you notice that the usual teeth rattling from prior rides has also dissipated. The bar smoothes out the rough stuff and you don't fatigue as fast with a bar that was not as compromising. Definitely a worthy edition to any rider who rides serious and wants that extra edge.
Submitted by
mike madlem
a weekend warrior
from marietta, GA
Date Reviewed: February 23, 1999
Bottom Line:
My god the Ibis Ti bar kicks A@#! The bar does not have much flex at all, but enough to where your hands are not beaten to death over bumps. In addition, I just ran into my house with my bike attached to my car and the handlebars did not even bend. However, my car's roof was severely caved in...Fortunately, my cannondale and the Ibis Ti bars were undamaged. Once again these bars rule and should be standard issue equipment on all bikes above $1,200. Perfect score..
Submitted by
james olson
a cross-country rider
from cubbadubba, ga.
Date Reviewed: November 24, 1998
Bottom Line:
these things make a great flute. i drilled 5 holes in them, about 2/3 of the way down, and the resonance is incredible, and the sound is other-worldly. a fellow music major threw his $1,000 flute in the trash when i let him play my ibis flute. now he wants to touch it all the time. but i only let him sometimes. i'd get one if i were you.
There are some bike products that really make sense, like titanium bars. And in the case of the Ibis bars, the bulged center dispenses with shims which tend to squeak. They ride solidly and comfortably. And, unlike aluminum in which acumulates fatigue, to eventually fail unless the part is overbuilt, titanium should not fail catastrophically. Think about that charging down a hill at 50 miles an hour!
Submitted by
Cyberdude
a cross-country rider
from Toronto
Date Reviewed: January 26, 1998
Bottom Line:
Do yourself a favour, buy this bar.Its light, bombproof, stiff and doesn't require the use of shims.I've owned Raceface, Titec, Profile(carbon) and Specialized(carbon). This piece of equipment is the last bar you'll need, period. I couldn't give it enough stars. Thanks Ibis! This bar rulz this bar rulz this bar rulz this bar rulz
Submitted by
jay
a cross-country rider
from Montrose
Date Reviewed: December 24, 1997
Bottom Line:
This bar kicks!!!!!! I have hit a tree with the side and nothing happened! Not even a dent or scratch! I bought this a few weeks ago and have had no problems and the best part is you don't need those dumb berts or shims!!!! If you are looking for the best Ti bar don't look any further than the Ibis
I haven't seen one of these before. It came from a recent thrift store find (a trashed Trek 950). I figured between the 7/8 speed XT thumbies and this handlebar, I got my $20 worth Read More »
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Hello,
I am looking for another handlebar for my ti hardtail. At the moment i am riding with an easton carbon low riser 685 mm with 9 degrees backsweep.
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