Submitted by
Ed Francis
a Cross Country Rider
from Kailua, Hawaii Date Reviewed: July 6, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Kahuku moto-x track
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
eBay/ Annette's Prod
Strengths:
Very cool looking carbon/Kevlar weave ( yellow and black). Strong, and light bars with very comfortable bend.
Weaknesses:
None to date.
Similar Products Used:
Profile carbon bars
Bike Setup:
not relevant
Bottom Line:
Bought these LP Composites bars from Annette's products on eBay, and couldn't be happier. I have both the DH and XC version of the hybrid carbon/Kevlar bars. The bars are amazingly light.... and very stiff..... especially if you buy the 31.8mm diameter. I would recommend that anyone looking to purchase these bars go with the 31.8mm diameter because it's much stiffer than the 25.4mm version. The look of the hybrid ( yellow and black) bars is truly awesome and trick! I can honestly say that these are the best composite bars on the market today... far superior to the other brands such as FSA, Easton, etc. Those other companies don't seem to have the quality that these LP Composites bars do. LP has been around for quite some time.... and they have a excellent customer service policy.... and the bars are guaranteed for 50 years by LP to the original buyer! I doubt I will be riding 50 years from now.... but's it's still cool they offer that kind of warranty!
Bottom line is.... if you want a uber-cool looking set of composite bars.... look no further than these LP Composites bars. I own 3 sets... and will be buying one more this weekend from Annette on eBay. 5 grilled guacamole burgers for this Bad Boy Bar! *****
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Submitted by
George Hansen
a Weekend Warrior
from Erie, PA, USA Date Reviewed: June 4, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
Ebay-Annette's Products
Strengths:
Gorgeous craftsmanship (I'm an engineer, so I notice small manufacturing details professionally).
Weaknesses:
Can be a little hard to find place to purchase.
Similar Products Used:
Easton carbon fiber
Bike Setup:
Cannondale F3 Aluminum Hardtail
Bottom Line:
A really great choice. Beautifully made and really unique. Not sure why you don't hear more about these guys. I immediately noticed the vibration-damping compared with the OEM aluminum bar, as would be expected for CF.
I measured around 205g for my 25" long, 31.8mm clamp diameter, "XC Riser" bar.
Reasonable price and US-made...top shelf!!
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Submitted by
Chris McKim
a Cross Country Rider
from Tacoma, Washington Date Reviewed: August 19, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Monarch Crest
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Hybrid weave is amazingly cool. Absorbs some vibration.
Weaknesses:
flexes (see above)
Similar Products Used:
Easton monkeylite, Scott at2-lf, many aluminum bars
Bike Setup:
Ventana El Conquistador Tandem
Bottom Line:
This is for the XC riser bar. These bars are great deal through Annette on ebay. I use them driving an off-road tandem = no lifting the front end over obstacles and trying to steer 350lbs of mass. This bar handles it all with no complaints. It does have some noticable flex which took a bit to get used to visually. I still notice it if the trail is boring. That flex really allows the bar to reduce buzz and vibration. Strong bar and light weight. LP has a 50 year defect warranty and a 12 month free crash replacement.
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Submitted by
Al
a Weekend Warrior
from Rome, NY Date Reviewed: July 6, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$95.00
Strengths:
Light, very comfortable. Soaks up bumps well. Looks good!
Weaknesses:
Upper-most layer of bar makes the diameter just slightly bigger than most aluminum bars, and will make removing/applying brake levers, shifters, and grips VERY difficult!
Bike Setup:
Jamis Exile 29'er SS.
Bottom Line:
I like the bar because it is nice and light, and eats-up road vibrations well. And it looks cool.
I use this bar on a Jamis Exile 29'er with a rigid fork, so a more compliant bar was a must for me. This bar does well in those regards.
But the top layer on the bar is a plastic-like substance which increases the outside diameter. This makes applying your accessories/drivetrain components incredibly difficult. I had to use a sanding bit to drill out the inside clamp diameter of my brake levers just to slide them onto the bar. And my grips were also very difficult to apply.
I am happy with the bar now. But when it comes time to upgrade anything that's attached to the bar, I won't like it very much.
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Submitted by
konstantinos sapounakis
a Cross Country Rider
from greece Date Reviewed: January 24, 2007
Favorite Trail:
x poros
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
lp directly
Strengths:
nice design light strong quite rare in europe
Weaknesses:
it is impossible to fit some high end bar end plugs
Similar Products Used:
conventional (alu ) stms ritchey , coda
Bike Setup:
lapierre x conrol evo 2 with fournales fork cannondale caad 3 fatty D both with xt
Bottom Line:
great product very stif and nearly hard to ride without gloves! make the front of the bike very responsive and u appreciate the quality of your fork if the fork is crap and with lateral flex change it first! got one on both bike no problem they handle without difficulty the bar ends and all the climbing out of the saddle peddaling
the price was ok but the postage ruined me... are worth the hasle if u want a quality product with a different design i owe the xc bar 5 degrees 0 riser
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Submitted by
Gerry
a Cross Country Rider
from Houston, TX Date Reviewed: November 1, 2006
This handlebar rocks. Value for the money, you cannot find a better buy. If you follow the manufacturer's specification as far as torque is concerned, no reason for this handlebar to crack nor break. Not unless you probably abuse it, what won't break?
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Submitted by
si harry
a Cross Country Rider
from inverness, Scotland Date Reviewed: August 9, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Cwmcarn
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$49.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
got this bar to replace my cracked easton monkeylites. great price from LP as the had a blemish which I cannot find. look cool as on my Klein. the flex does take some getting used to though.
Weaknesses:
none. The bar i got was a 'second' from the LP factory which means it has a cosmetic blemish...hey i can find it and it was only $49.....
Similar Products Used:
easton monkeylite, moots ti
Bike Setup:
klein attitude race, king, cane creek, XT/XTR, raceface etc
Bottom Line:
great bar, great price, I wont be seeing many of these in Scotland...he...he...he..
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Submitted by
John Jones
a
from Lufkin, Texas Date Reviewed: July 10, 2006
Mo'-Bettah' bar than riders' abilitiy to destroy it ;) Gets the job done that the 105 Marzocchi can't handle on the small-vibes, & then some extra on the big, over-th'-bar hits. If ya' ain't pushin' th' envlope, you ain't ridin'... A full ten-flamin' rapid-release habanero turds from La Unica. None of that Tex-Mex cloggin' up th' colon. whooooeeeee! Go out & get you one... The Arimid-Carbon looks sweet as well. This sweet bar is worth every dime.
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Submitted by
Paul C
a Weekend Warrior
from Boca Raton, FL, USA Date Reviewed: February 13, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Strength, weight, end plugs, looks, quality and on and on...
Weaknesses:
Maybe a little wide (I have the XC riser bar) but not terrible.
Bike Setup:
GT Avalanche 3.0 Disc
Bottom Line:
These are great bars (XC riser, Aramid yellow fiber weave). Done some big jumps and had some real nasty spills, not a flinch. Always get compliments on the color and pattern. Very strong and smooth. Love em!
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Submitted by
cmdrpiffle
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Cruz Ca. USA Date Reviewed: May 5, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Niscene Marks/Soquel Demo
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$89.00
Purchased At:
mail order/uhh, I forget who from
Strengths:
Durability, strength, safety, looks
Weaknesses:
Look, it's a tiger yellow weave carbon fibre handle bar...how could there be a weakness?
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Clark Kent F-12..
Bottom Line:
Very safe bar. I've used em all from the 5000 series aluminum to the 7000 series. Last bar was a Easton Hyperlite. That said, I got the 22" B5, and CUT 1" off of each side with my Dremel. Put the plugs back in, and put some shorty carbon bar-ends on. I think this is a bullet proof bar so far. NO complaints. This from an ex Cat-1 rider who's snapped a 5000 series alum bar at highway speeds. Never again. Point of contact failures suck. I'd recommend this bar. Truth is, I lusted after it for the look, and bought it as bling, then really learned to appreciate the quality of it. Ride on
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Submitted by
Michael
a Weekend Warrior
from State College, PA Date Reviewed: January 26, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Tussey Mtn
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
EBay
Strengths:
MTB riser Bar has good flex. Before these my hands use to ache on long rides or downhill techy stuff. Excellent customer service from LP!
Weaknesses:
None for me and I ride them hard. A friend broke one in a bad crash and LP sent a replacement. The replacement is holding up well despite a lot of abuse.
Similar Products Used:
Steel
Bike Setup:
GT I-drive 1.0, LP seat post and Bar with Braids Jr, Spinergy Xyclone wheels, Sram RD and cassette w/ Twist Grip Shifters. XTR FD, Rock Sid Rear shock with Lockout, Avid Juicy Seven Hyd brakes.
Bottom Line:
I would buy these again, added the Braids Jr extensions and with the variation of hand positions and minimal flex from bar, hands never get sore like with a steel bar. I'm 195lbs and havn't experienced excessive flex like some other posters.
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Submitted by
Chris b
a Cross Country Rider
from Richmond, VA Date Reviewed: August 26, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Powhite
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
Cycle path in Portland ,OR
Strengths:
A Strong carbon fiber DH bar. Excellent trail chatter damping. This bar smooths the trail out like butter. No more tired arms! Great looks and greater price!
Weaknesses:
Not the lightest carbon bar, but I like the added strength for peace of mind.
Similar Products Used:
Bontregar crowbar, Titec Flat tracker, Specialized special rise, etc.
Bike Setup:
I have this Bar on my Specialed Enduro FSR. A "Trail bike" or all mountain with 5" travel front and rear. Marzocchi Z1 on the front. I am using a Profile Stiffy stem with it.
Bottom Line:
This is everything I wanted in a carbon bar without the fear it was going to snap on anything rough. I have heard that the Easton bars will break if you abuse them so I opted for the LP DH version in a 26" length. The sweep of this bar is great at 10 degrees. It puts your hands and wrists in a very comfortable postition. The Damping of this bar is wonderful. It lets you ride longer with much greater comfort and controll. Excellent price point on this bar very affordable at 70$. If you are looking for a carbon bar for your trail bike or cross country rig go with LP a Top Quality Handlebar. five flaming frogs!
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Submitted by
Rich
a Cross Country Rider
from Redmond, Wa, USA Date Reviewed: August 3, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Tiger Mtn.
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$89.00
Purchased At:
LP store
Strengths:
lightweight, aborbs hits well, and very strong
Weaknesses:
have not found any
Similar Products Used:
Scott aluminum bars
Bike Setup:
Giant ATX 770, DX/XT/XTR, Marzocchi Z.1 X-Fly, Specialized Endro Pro tubelss tires, Chris King, LP seat post & barends
Bottom Line:
I would not buy anything else.
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Submitted by
Matthew McCarty
a Cross Country Rider
from Bingen, WA Date Reviewed: July 28, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$89.00
Purchased At:
Direct
Strengths:
Flex (shock absorption), color finish, USA made! Excellent warranty! Reinforced for bar ends and impact protection (flat bars only).
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager.
Bike Setup:
I'm reviewing the B5 in a 21" width. I've got a hodgepodge of excellent and middle of the road parts on a Specialized hardtail.
Bottom Line:
These bars rock. I made a point of riding them the day after I installed them and replaced an alloy bar. I could totally feel a difference, especially in my upper back the next day. I'm definitely into the flat bar/bar end scene and LP reinforces their flat bars with a G-10 fiberglass plug. 89 bucks gets you a killer USA made carbon bar, with a killer warranty. Their flat bars a little heavier than the competition, but this is the penalty for manufacturing a bar that's bar end compatible. If you're into the riser bar scene, check out their XC and DH risers.
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Submitted by
eli jah
a Cross Country Rider
from kent,washington USA Date Reviewed: May 15, 2003
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
LP composites store
Bottom Line:
good components 5 star
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Submitted by
Ben
a Cross Country Rider
from Georgia Date Reviewed: March 22, 2003
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$80.00
Strengths:
Pretty light. Doesn't break. A little less pricey than easton. Much better than a flat bar!
Weaknesses:
Not the lightest bar ever.
Similar Products Used:
MAXM
Bike Setup:
Had this bar on an NRS, then a Heckler.
Bottom Line:
I have really thrashed on this bar for a couple of years with no problems. LP bars have a reputation for being a bit stronger with a bit of a weight penalty, but not much! It has survived many, many crashes without complaint. I had this bar on a NRS1 and I think it improved the feel and ridability of the bike a great deal. A good bar for trail riding.
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Submitted by
prc
a Cross Country Rider
from Batalha Portugal Date Reviewed: October 29, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Strengths:
Weight,flex,price,looks
Weaknesses:
flex (til U get used to it), never know when a carbon bar is going to break.
Similar Products Used:
Easton monkey lite & CT2 straight bar
Bike Setup:
Custom Seven Sola
Bottom Line:
Took a while geting used to the amount of flex this bar gives (much more than any of the eastons). It did solve the hand numbness I used to have on very long rides. On extremely rough DH terrain it's a bit harder to keep the bike tracking correctly. Otherwise I've had no problems with it, considering I weight 245lbs. Will probably change it this year cus you never know when a carbon bar will break. It's a 4.5 (just wish it had a bit less flex).
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Submitted by
Andre Sanches
a Racer
from San Diego, CA (originally from BRAZIL) Date Reviewed: June 7, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Anderson's Truck Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Pro-deal with sponsor
Strengths:
Weight(damn light), looks (the black/yellow looks awesome), strength and plactic caps on the end.
Weaknesses:
As any other carbon bar, be careful when installing it, you don't want to use too much force.
Similar Products Used:
Lost count...
Bike Setup:
GT I-drive avid mechanical discs(front), Avid Ti(rear), Rock Shox Psylo SL, XTR and xt(front) Rock Shox Delux rear suspension. XT Hubs (front is disc), and keeps on going.
Bottom Line:
If you wnt the advantages of carbon, get it! Much cheaper than easton, with exact same quality, and better looks. Very strong. I do very hard riding on the San Diego State campus, drops, stairs, jumps and going up stairs. This bar handles the vibrations and the forces I put on it very well.
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Submitted by
k
a
from SLC, UT Date Reviewed: May 1, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
JensonUSA
Strengths:
width, flex (absorbs vibration), looks
Weaknesses:
flex, price
Similar Products Used:
Easton Monkeylite
Bike Setup:
Tracer (X-fly 100 on front), Raven (headshock 70 on front)
Bottom Line:
I've used the LP and the Easton carbon bars, and I like them both, but I think each is geared towards a slightly different use. The LP has a fair amount of flex, and does a nice job of helping absorb those fast little stutters that the shock won't. It's great on the Raven to help out the headshock with it's limited (70 mm) travel. But, on the tracer, I think the Easton is better. It's quite a bit stiffer and gives more precise steering, and the Marzocchi doesn't need the help that the headshock does.
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Submitted by
Sam VeraSforzza
a Racer
from Seattle, Wa, USA Date Reviewed: April 24, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Whistler BC
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$89.00
Purchased At:
Aardvark online
Strengths:
Very light weight, looks the best, durable, smooth ride over high-freqency vibs that your shock cannot dampen.
Weaknesses:
None whatsoever. LP should start making cranks, boosters, maybe even a seat.
Similar Products Used:
S-Works stock bars, Icon, Bonty.
Bike Setup:
2000 S-Works M4 the best (under 20lbs) 2001 Same as above but 21.4lbs
Bottom Line:
Best bars out there, I have the 22" b5 on all my bikes, they look unique in a growing world of CF products. With all other bars it feels like I've pulled a Joe Pesci on a cannonball with n Al bat, these are the answer.
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Submitted by
jon robinson
a Cross Country Rider
from chi Date Reviewed: November 30, 2001
Favorite Trail:
knock knolls
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
price point
Strengths:
flexable, cheaper than monkey light
Weaknesses:
wide, but it's a riser
Similar Products Used:
crowbar
Bike Setup:
gary fisher sugar three, bontrager race tubeless, xt drive train
Bottom Line:
this bar is very flexable and it is cheaper that the easton. I have no complaints about this bar. If you like a little rise and nead the strangth of carbon and you are on a budget this product will be great for you.
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Submitted by
Albert Jan
a Cross Country Rider
from Haarlem, the Netherlands Date Reviewed: September 19, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
baracuda.com
Strengths:
It's looks are the best, sudenly got lots of friends Damping is perfect, keeps your arms in shape
This is the kind of thing to buy if you: a) Have the cash b) Enjoy the benefits of lighter weight c) Want something on the front end that's distictive d) Get pissed off about vibrations that no fork can stop
Just beware: Carbon aint metal. It doesn't bend or warp without consequences, so when you're in the garage, yanking on the allen wrench to tighten the stem around it and hear the thing crack, you best not ride it. You screwed up. Buy a new one and next time, do not install it yourself if you can't follow manufacturing torque specs!
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Submitted by
Allen
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin, Texas Date Reviewed: June 8, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Greenbelt & City Park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$79.00
Purchased At:
JensonUSA.com
Strengths:
Light weight, looks and lower price when compared with Monkeylite riser bar.
Weaknesses:
None that I have experienced so far.
Similar Products Used:
Crowbar
Bike Setup:
Giant XTC DS1 frame, Bontrager wheelset with one each of Panaracer and Hutchinson Gold tires, Thomson stem and seatpost, LX drivetrain, Chris King headset, Liberator Ti Race leather seat, and Rock Shox SID.
Bottom Line:
No flex for me, but I weight at a mere 130lbs. No cracks or chips on this handlebar and I have done some serious crashing. The price is cheaper than Monkeylite riser bar and I am only guessing the quality is similar. The color is pretty cool, because the LP I have is zigzag yellow and greenish stripes.
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Submitted by
Chris Allen
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonds, WA Date Reviewed: April 30, 2001
I've had great luck with these bars. I've ridden the crap out of them for four years without one single problem. I've called LP just to confirm that it is safe and they have told me things to keep an eye out for to avoid failure. None have showed up. Sure, I've rotated the bar ends (also LP) once or twice, but that was my poor riding style and not a product defect. I've also tried these bars with a number of different stems and had no problems. Anyone looking for a light weight bar that has a high chi-chi factor could do alot worse than to go with LP. Remember: that's FOUR YEARS!
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Submitted by
WRIDER
a Weekend Warrior
from Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677 Date Reviewed: April 16, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$79.00
Purchased At:
JensonUSA.com
Strengths:
Lightweight, strong, and darned handsome. Reduces vibration that the fork lets pass through.
Weaknesses:
A little pricey, but you get what you pay for, right? And they're not unbreakable - my buddy snapped his in a wreck.
Bike Setup:
Intense Uzzi SL and a Thomson stem.
Bottom Line:
A fine addition to any fine bike.
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Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from Fayetteville Date Reviewed: December 12, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$105.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Light, strong, reduces hand fatigue
Weaknesses:
Cost at LBS, 70 bucks via JENSON
Similar Products Used:
Easton CT2, Bontrager Crow, Answer flat
Bottom Line:
Best bar I have used. Have the CC riser style, cut 1/4 off the ends, and now it's SWEET! Six months of use, crahed a few times. No cracks or the like.
It really does reduced hand fatigue, big time on long rides. Put the Wooley aluminum end caps to prevent the ends chipping. For 70 USD, they can't be beat.
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Submitted by
James
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver, CO Date Reviewed: December 9, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Porc Rim, Moab
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Jones Bikes
Strengths:
Vibration damping. Have a hard tail with AMP F3 2 1/2" travel.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Qranc quick-stick.
Bike Setup:
King hubs, XTR everything else. Prestige superlight chromoly hardtail.
Bottom Line:
I used the flat bars with 3-degree bend. The manufacture told me these things would last at least 5 years. After 3 years of hard abuse with a 2 1/2" travel fork I’m now getting worried. Iv had no problems with them I just think its time for some new ones. I wont get them for my new bike though. My new bike is Full suspension and I don't wont the small amount of flex on this new ride. If you want sweet bars these are them.
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Submitted by
Rainshadow
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA Date Reviewed: November 26, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Hurkey Creek
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$88.00
Purchased At:
Soul Cycles
Strengths:
Pretty light, pretty strong, cool looking, probably very good vibration dampening. I'm reviewing the 3 degree flat bar, black weave.
Weaknesses:
They break occasionally, but doesn't everything?
Similar Products Used:
No other bars on this bike, hence the lack of reference frame.
Bike Setup:
Ibis Mojo, 99' Zoke Atom Bomb, XTR, Raceface stem & cranks, Thomson post, Nuke Proof wheelset, etc..
Bottom Line:
These bars lasted me through a good nine months of hard crashing in rock gardens. Finally broke it on friday in a crash on a railroad trestle, it cracked most of the way through under the left grip, which kept it together for the next 15 miles, more or less.. went back to my LBS on saturday and bought another one, this time a 3 degree "tigerstripe" flat bar. Obviously I'm not bothered by the fact that it broke. I haven't used any other bar on this bike so I can't compare it to anything. (I'm 6'3", 180 soaking wet)
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Submitted by
c note
a
from irving texas Date Reviewed: September 19, 2000
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
forgot by now
Strengths:
REDUCES VIBRATIONS !!!!!
Weaknesses:
NONE
Bike Setup:
Barracuda Comp, RST XMO
Bottom Line:
I would really be suprised if you could break one of these bad boys. I weigh 205 ( yea, a real porker, i know), and totally trust them. They do flex a little, though i really dont notice it by now, but they really do absorb some of the shocks. A great product and i doubt if I will ever use anything other than carbon fiber for the handle bar.
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Submitted by
luis cypher
a
from albq, nm, usa Date Reviewed: September 7, 2000
Favorite Trail:
all of them!
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$110.00
Purchased At:
dirtking.com
Strengths:
i liked the small vibration reduction, and of course the bars look awesome. i HAD the riser DH kevlar/carbon fiber bars. had no trouble with slippage on stem.
Weaknesses:
i would have to say when bars break(especially on a 45mph downhill) they are not good. LP composite people assured me that the bar would handle my size at 6'2", 175#'s....so i am a fairly skinny dude. anyhow, they broke in a corner, right at the riser bend and i got hurt pretty good. i have ZERO confidence in these bars now and have gone back to metal bars. my bars were only 3 months old too!!!
Bottom Line:
when things break without any sign of stress, and break when your face and bones need it, DO NOT TRUST THESE BARS!!! as beautiful as they are, they are not reliable in my opinion.
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Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from Fayetteville Date Reviewed: August 22, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$105.00
Strengths:
Light, absorbs high freq vibration, less wrist strain, cool kevlar/carbon weave
Weaknesses:
none, price varies A LOT. Jenson has them on sale for 70 bucks!
Similar Products Used:
Eastson CT2, Club Roost
Bike Setup:
yadaaa
Bottom Line:
Awesome bar, one of the few things that functions as well as I'd hoped. Paid a little more than I should have but you have to buy something to support your LBS every once in awhile.
Flexes a little bit, but I am about 165, so it isn't an issue for me. Main thing is that my paws/wrists/shoulders aren't as beat after riding. Switched back to a aluminum bar for one ride. Gee, felt like I had my shoulder on the front tire.
I'd buy another, even for what I paid for it. If you ride cross country long distances, do your arms a favor and get this bar. It's not intended as a free ride bar, so don't expect it hold up to six foot drops, but I have crashed plenty of time with mine and no breakage yet.
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Submitted by
john mckenzie
a Cross Country Rider
from Orange County, Calif. Date Reviewed: August 21, 2000
Favorite Trail:
lifes to short...to have A favorite
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Bike Doctor...
Strengths:
Asthetically appealing, good price point, nice weight.
Weaknesses:
Enought Flex to detract from the handling of the bike...
Similar Products Used:
RF XC Low Riser (went back to it), club roost XC riser (remember these?)
Bike Setup:
Im 185, ride a 00' tracer, X vert Super, RF cranks, ESp 9.0 drive train, you get the pic..
Bottom Line:
bought the LP composite, because i didnt wantto pay the entry price for the Easton carbon. The Flex is noticable, especially when descending involves:lofting the front wheel, un loading the suspension, and redirecting the bike in the technical stuff. Im going back to my RF 1" riser.Giving it three chilis, cuz it looks cool, but it flexes more than i'd like.
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Submitted by
Luke 23
a Downhiller
from cali Date Reviewed: July 12, 2000
Favorite Trail:
direct dial
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
looks...
Weaknesses:
********* WARNING******** THESE THINGS BREAK!!!! I DON'T OWN THEM BUT A BUDDY OF MINE DOES. WE WERE OUT RIDING OUR LOCAL TRAILS AND AT THE END OF A DROP OFF HIS BAR BROKE RIGHT OFF... HAVE IT ON VIDEO... CAN'T IMAGINE THEM BEING VERY SAFE AFTER SEEING THAT (AND HEARING) YOUR PROBABLY OK IF YOUR NOT DOING ANYTHING TO HAIRY, BUT IF YOUR DOING THE STEEPER STUFF I WOULD DITCH THESE AND GO FOR THE NON CARBON...
Similar Products Used:
EASTON... ON A BIG HIT... DITCHING THEM TOO!
Bike Setup:
BIG HIT AND A SPECIALIZED DH TEAM...
Bottom Line:
YOU BETTER BE WEARING A FULL FACE HELMET IF YOUR KEEPING THEM...
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Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from Fayetteville Date Reviewed: July 6, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Kills high freq vibrations LIGHT 180g looks pretty cool
Weaknesses:
None so far. Prepped the bar with isopropyl and no slipping yet.
Similar Products Used:
Easton CT2 flat, Club Roost XC riser
Bike Setup:
not really important
Bottom Line:
Riser bars save your back. Ah, so much better than a flat. Your racing buddies may give you crap, let them. Their backs are hurting and they aren't at the World Cup either.
Bought the bar from my LBS, trying to support a good outfit, and paid 105 for the XC, 1 inch rise, bar, but they can be found at JENSONUSA.COM for 80 USDs.
This bar so far ROCKS. Really absorbs the vibrations inherent in riding off road. Broke this spring and riding an aluminum bar reminded me every second of the fracture. No more, ridden roughly thirty miles with it, and so far dramatically lessened wrist pain and arm fatigue. I can feel it flex a bit. Obviously this bar isn't intended for DH for free ride folks, so I don't expect it to perform like one. I weight 170, but heavier, 220 plus riders might want to 2nd guess it if they're tough on bars. The Easton CT2 was MUCH stiffer and seemed to transmit more vibration than the aluminum bars I've run.
Value, if you buy it for 80 bucks, is you notice it immediately and it lets you ride longer pain free. Five flamming grenades for a bar that performs as advertised.
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Submitted by
kofjaeger
a Cross Country Rider
from North Bend, WA Date Reviewed: June 8, 2000
Favorite Trail:
any without too many people
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Looks swanky Strong great vibro dampening
Weaknesses:
too narrow
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager flat and crow bar
Bike Setup:
Klein Attitude Race w/ XTR and Raceface
Bottom Line:
I'm a big rider (6'2" and 230lbs) and these bars have held up great. As far as bar setup I've had Avid levers and gripshift, to XTR shifters and levers and not one slip. Although, the grips do tend to roll when riding. Lastly, I use LP bar ends (makes sense doesn't it) and have not had one problem. I put my full weight on the barends on climbs and hammer without any 'slippage'. So to that guy complaining about his barends - you get what you pay for. Later time to ride...
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Greg Kuiper
a Cross Country Rider
from Irvine, CA Date Reviewed: May 25, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Aliso Woods/Mathis/Cholla
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Lightweigt
Weaknesses:
Broke after two weeks. I was going down RockIt over a small boulder when the right side of the straight handlebar snapped off in my hand. I pitched over the handlebars and landed on some nice big rocks which caused serious injury to my right leg and minor cuts to my right arm. Seller claimed that it was the first time he had heard of one breaking. Manufacturer is going to give me a new set of reinforced riser bars at no cost. Who says that carbon fiber doesn't break?
I probably just got a defective bar. Hopefully the new bar doesn't break the same way. I haven't been able to walk for two days since the accident.
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Geoff Ovens
a Cross Country Rider
from Raleigh, NC Date Reviewed: May 12, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Rocky Road
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Looks!! weight!! Vibration Dampening
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
easton
Bike Setup:
Cannondale F800 XT/XTR 22.5 lbs
Bottom Line:
This bar looks great almost got the easton CT2 but the LP in the hybrid color is awesome the yellow matches my frame perfectly. The flex is a little creepy at first but once you get used to it you will appreciate it. Abused it last ride noticed no slippage whatsoever. Great bar!!!
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John Jenkins
a Downhiller
from Calgary, Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: May 1, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Boogeyman
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
*Light (not that that matters at all to me) *Strong *Nice Flex *Cool look
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
Never needed to try another bar after I got my LP DH Riser
Bike Setup:
Cove G-Spot w/ Chris King, XT/XTR, Race Face and Manitou X-Vert R
Bottom Line:
After reading the other reviews posted on this page I'm not sure if I'm lucky or if the other people are just aren't. I've had my LP DH for over 2 years and it's been on two different bikes with two different stems and different set's of shifters and I have never had a problem with slippage. I've taken some pretty hairy drops and crashes and the bar has never shifted in the stem (shifters/levers haven't moved either. Bar none this bar rocks. I'm buying another one for my other bike.
(Their seat posts are awesome too, I've got one for each of my bikes)
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Jay Hemphill
a Cross Country Rider
from Silver City, New Mexico Date Reviewed: March 21, 2000
Favorite Trail:
signal peak
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Light, and strong.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
ritchey, and profile.
Bike Setup:
Moots Rigor Mootis!
Bottom Line:
I have had no problems at all! I like the way the bar dampens vibration. Its strong,light and looks cool, what more could you ask for?
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Submitted by
watson
a Weekend Warrior
from charlotte, nc Date Reviewed: December 2, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Dickey Bell
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Strong Light great rise & bend high frequency damping
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
flat & riser alum. bars
Bike Setup:
GT XCR2000, Fox FLOAT R, Marz Z3, LP Braids barends
Bottom Line:
Flat out, these are great bars. I'm using the DH model and the bend & rise is perfect for my riding. The best part of the carbon fiber is the high frequency damping. This natural attribute of CF allows me to set my fork for BIG hits and let the bars filter out the small stuff. They do flex a little but it's no big deal (more damping). As for strength, these bars have survived a few NASTY rock garden spills and are no worse for the wear. Wish I could say the same. Ride a set & see for yourself what it's all about. BTW, they do come w/ end plugs now.
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Submitted by
Jeff
a Racer
from Laguna Niguel Date Reviewed: September 19, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Direct Dial
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
High frequency shock absorbation, flex, and everything else about it.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Ritchey flat bar (aluminum), KALLOY Uno risers.
Bike Setup:
Specialized FSR w/Manitou SX Ti. and Fox piggyback rear shock.
Bottom Line:
I have the riser bars, after owning them for more than a year, I would not ride anything else. They're kind of expensive but they're cool none the less. Five flaming tirds for these!
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Submitted by
Big Fuz Fuz
a Weekend Warrior
from CA Date Reviewed: August 31, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Carbon fiber weave looks kind of nice.
Weaknesses:
Epoxy resin surface is TOTALLY NOT compatible with wedge-type tightening mechanisms. Logo looks cheesy; almost cheap sticker-like. My 125g bar actually weighed 150g !!!
Similar Products Used:
Hyperlite, Kore, Raceface (all aluminum)
Bottom Line:
DO NOT get this bar if you plan on using levers or shifters (or whatever) that tighten onto the handlebar with a wedge-type device. It will only dig into the bar and ruin it waaaaay before you can get whatever you're installing even close to snug. Of course I cleaned it thoroughly with alcohol but what I saw had little to do with that level of slippage. You just plain can't even install it without ruining the bar (I would imagine this may be a problem with all carbon fiber bars). So now we come to the rating. I actually would understand if I was not supposed to use equipment with the wedge mechanisms on this bar due to the lighweight focused nature of this bar. However, my levers are one of the lightest out there (Kooka Rachas) and they are incompatible ! What good is a super-light bar if you have to use equipment with beefy heavy full-circumference type mounts ? So... supposedly stronger and has a nice carbon fiber look. But NO lighter weight compared to Aluminum, incompatible with my light equipment, cheesy sticker-looking logo, and more expensive than aluminum. I say only 2 flaming chilies!
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Submitted by
Mark Rosenberg
a Cross-Country Rider
from Los Gatos, CA Date Reviewed: July 19, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Coe
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
comfort, appearance
Weaknesses:
no handlebar plugs
Similar Products Used:
Scott thermoplastic bar/barend
Bike Setup:
Kestrel CSX and Manitou SX-Ti
Bottom Line:
Look good, feel good, absorb high freq vibration, but what's with the lack of bar-end plugs. Looks like crap without plugs, and I'm not looking forward to riding around with mud, etc in my handlebars.
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Submitted by
rick
a Weekend Warrior
from salt lake city Date Reviewed: July 7, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
rise, reach, material and weight
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
coda competition
Bike Setup:
super v 2000
Bottom Line:
Since acquiring the 25 xc riser bars in early June, I've had the opportunity to sample a variety of terrain and truly appreciate the qualities of this product. Aside from my local trail on the foothills, I've riden Porcupine Rim, Slickrock and Gemini Brides in the Moab area, each presenting a different challenge test for the bars. Suffice it to say, I am thoroughly impressed. The bars provide greater control in steering and most significantly anti vibration dampening, from high speed ruts to jarring rocky trails. In comparison, the LP is stronger than the Easton Monkey Lite, owing possibly to the 30 addl. grams. Considering all the bickering about the Easton warranty problems, the LP is a superior product.
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Submitted by
Jason
a Cross-Country Rider
from Brookfield,WI Date Reviewed: June 24, 1999
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Looks Weight
Weaknesses:
Slippage Slippage Slippage
Bottom Line:
Don't perform one of a bars main functions. Nothing clamps to them. I have thoroughly cleaned these with alcohol several times and the bar ends (also LP) still slip. No confidence to get out on the ends on a climb. The company finally responded to my email after several trys since last year with no solution except to cut the bars shorter. They are not deformed on the ends though. Besides, you should not have to worry about a products ability to perform.
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Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from San Jose, CA Date Reviewed: June 7, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Looks great, light
Weaknesses:
expensive
Bike Setup:
Cannondale F400 with several upgrades
Bottom Line:
Looks great, works fine. No slippage to date - I mounted it snug but not crushingly tight, after degreasing the bar and adding some rosin inside the stem to provide some grip. Save me exactly one pound of weight over the factory (steel) bar. I'll post a follow-up if I ever break the bar... Assuming I survive. ;)
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Submitted by
Scott Bays
a Cross-Country Rider
from Bonneau, SC Date Reviewed: April 30, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Tsali, Thompson loop
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
descent price for the quality, killer looks
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
CODA competition
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Raven
Bottom Line:
Seems bombproof so far, I put it on and pretty much forgot about it, it just does what its supposed to do (in style). I've got the DH bar 'cause I wanted a little rise.
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Submitted by
SEAN C.
a Cross-Country Rider
from HOUSTON, TX Date Reviewed: April 18, 1999
Favorite Trail:
ONES W/O HIKERS!
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
WEIGHT....RESILENCE...APPEARANCE...PERFORMANCE!
Weaknesses:
NO GRIPES TO SPEAK OF, WORTH THE BUCK$
Similar Products Used:
PREVIOUSLY HAD TITEC ALLOY BARS, SIMILAR SIZE AND BEND....LP(s) EASIER ON THE BODY AND THE EYES...
Bike Setup:
GIANT XTC SE-1
Bottom Line:
GR8 PRODUCT!
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Submitted by
kevin alligood
a Racer
from ormond beach, fl Date Reviewed: March 25, 1999
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Light, strong, sweet dampening, customer service
Weaknesses:
two pairs have slipped in my stem!!!
Similar Products Used:
Titec, Hellbent, Alumlite....
Bike Setup:
Zaskar-Elite-Z2
Bottom Line:
If you jump or ride lots of woops and tech. stuff, these will probably slip. They have replaced them twice though, good company! Awesome dampening, my aluminum bars on DS bike are way harsh compared to LP,Switcing back to aluminum on CC bike now.......
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Submitted by
Tall Guy
a weekend warrior
from San Diego Date Reviewed: February 28, 1999
Bottom Line:
Congratulations, they advertised their DH bar at 220 gms and guess what, that's what it actually weighed. The best part is not the weight but the shock absorbtion qualities of the bar. It really makes a difference in the fatigue level at the end of a ride and the soreness in the wrists (especially if you are ancient like I am). It's a lot of money but worth it. Check out Dirt King in Arizona, they have them for $90. Phone 602-726-7600.
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Submitted by
Robert Logan
a weekend warrior
from Santiago, Chile Date Reviewed: January 14, 1999
Bottom Line:
I have the LP 3 degree bar plus the braids ergonomic bar ends, found the bar cheap at a catalog house. It looks great, and feels great, I have noticeably fewer bouts of hand numbness compared to my old Titec. I had the slippage problem, though, both in the stem and with the bar ends. After cranking down on the various bolts, this problem seems to be solved. You definitely need to use alcohol to clean before clamping. The ergo bar ends feel soooo good. Overall I'm a happy camper, try to find them cheap......
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Submitted by
JDW
a cross-country rider
from PV Date Reviewed: August 14, 1998
Bottom Line:
Nice and light, great flex and the composite gripped pretty well with a little screen. They also looked pretty cool while they worked. The problem turned out to be the portion of the end where the bar ends were clamped (notice this is all in the past tense.) One day I was climbing up a fairly steep section and all of a sudden, no warning, I had the left bar end in my hand, about one foot above the bar. Oh well, I've broken bars before, but usually with a little warning. So, I call LP composites, also in So. Cal, they quote me a special crash price which is more than they retailed for, and I told them what they can do with the remainder of the bars. So much for good ol' American customer service.
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Submitted by
John Jenkins
a cross-country rider
from Calgary, Canada Date Reviewed: August 2, 1998
Bottom Line:
I bought the DH Bar mail order from the States after reading all the great reviews it got here. I threw it on my 98 S-Works M2 Hardtail and love it. This is the wickedest bar ever. If you're looking for a good, light, strong DH bar with some flex for either a DH or Hardtail bike, this is the bar.5 Flaming Chilies
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Submitted by
steve
a weekend warrior
from NEFL Date Reviewed: June 21, 1998
Bottom Line:
Bought the DH for my hardtail due to carpal tunnel syndrome. Along with a stem of shorter length and 5 deg higher rise, for a more upright riding position. Perfect. The flex of the bar has allowed me to continue to ride. Now, I am thinking of trying one on my newGary Fisher Joshua Z1. Anyone with any experiences with the DH, please email me. Still love it on my hardtail!
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Submitted by
Miles
a racer
from Virginia Date Reviewed: May 21, 1998
Bottom Line:
I bought LP's 22 bar with five degree sweep, along with their seatpost, several months ago, and have nothing but good things to say about either. I don't know what those jokers at MBA were talking about, but this bar has never budged in my stem. Obviously, it is way light(helped get my ride under twenty-two poudnds) and cool looking, and from what I've seen it is one of the strongest carbon bars out there. I had a Syncros aluminum bar before this, and it worked well enough, but I crimped the ends with bar ends. The LP has a bit more flex than the Syncros; I like the feeling, and it's not so much that the bar has a vague feeling, like some ti bars. The best thing I can say is that I would buy it again(which is saying a lot considering how fickle minded I am when it comes to bike components). Five chilis all the way.
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Submitted by
Geek
a cross-country rider
from Berkeley, Ca, USA Date Reviewed: May 5, 1998
Bottom Line:
I am using the LP-B3 bars, and LP Braids bar ends on my single-speed. Yes they were expensive. I contacted LP to inquire about the bar slippage that has been reported here, and in a magazine. They told me to wipe the bars clean with alcohol, to make sure there isn't ANY grease or oil at the stem, and bar end, contact points. They recommend AGAINST using locktite. The alcohol seems to have worked well, and my bars don't appear to be slipping at all. I have noticed that the LPs flex a bit more than my old pair alloy bars, but at the same time, I'd say this is helping the bike absorb some of the shock that got past my suspension fork. I have absolutely no complaints about these bars, except to say that the trails would be alot safer if other riders would spend more time looking at the trail, and less time gawking at my bars.This is one piece of beautiful, bike-techno-geekery that I would recommend to anyone who wants something expensive to hold on to while they ride, and are starved for attention from fellow MTB Geeks.
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Submitted by
Karl
a cross-country rider
from PA Date Reviewed: March 18, 1998
Bottom Line:
I have both the DH and the B3 bars, the former on my long travel bike and the latter on my short travel XC bike. I love these bars, although, comparatively, the DHs were EXPENSIVE. They are the lightest thing going in risers. The B3s are great as well, coupled with the LP Braids bar ends. I've beaten the B3s since January '97 and they haven't fallen apart.I weigh about 185# and often crank on these bars. I've never had a slippage problem, as cited in the 4/98 issue of MBA. I use Syncros hinged stems.Big questions: when will LP make a CF stem? headsets? cranks?
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Submitted by
Gabe
a weekend warrior
from Boyertown, PA Date Reviewed: February 10, 1998
Bottom Line:
Okay I'll admit it. I went WAY overboard to get a cool looking, lightweight, riser bar. Here's my excuses. It's 230 grams (LP DH Bar) which is less than my last handle bar + bar ends (ignoring the extra cable length). It sweeps back nice, it's wide, and it's a durable space age! material. Now the real story, you COULD get a flat bar with more sweep and a higher stem and keep the bar ends that you are now addicted to. 50-100 grams more on a aluminum bar would not kill you if you HAD to get a riser bar and you'd be saving probably $50. But there's a thing I can't describe here. I just like riding my bike more and it's because of this damn bar. It's kind of like having a good leather coat that you know you look good in. Why wear something thats not rain proof, that you can't wash, may get stolen, etc.? It's not super functional but you just like it. Same way with these bars. If I got to pick again, I'd buy em again.
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Submitted by
Lois Segal
a cross-country rider
from Woodland Hills CA Date Reviewed: January 27, 1998
Bottom Line:
Bought the bars about 6 months ago to go along with their awesome barends (carbon/kevlar). I've crashed several times since without any problems. The combination is very light and really absorbs shock. But lets face it, it's only a bar, folks. It gets 5 stars just for looking cool, being light, and not breaking yet.
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Submitted by
Doug Cleven
a racer
from San Carlos, CA Date Reviewed: August 19, 1997
Bottom Line:
I bought the B5 bar. I previously have the bar ends and love 'em, so I thought I'd buy the handlebar to match. The first problem was I couldn't keep the bar from slipping in the stem. It tightend it using extra leverage on the allen key but I could never seem to keep it from slipping when I pulled hard on the bar-ends. I was afraid to tighten too much and break the damn thing. Next I crashed and the very end where the bar ends clamp down broke, more like a tear, so that the bar end was still attached but was wiggling around when pressed. Oh well I guess you can't expect everything to survive a crash. Though I really believe that an aluminum bar wouldn't have failed like that. So I bought a Syncros!
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Submitted by
ken
a weekend warrior
from Seattle Date Reviewed: August 17, 1997
Bottom Line:
I just bought DH one and it's been working well. I had a problem with my elbow because Syncro bar was way too stiff. If you don't like the feel of flex this bar is not for you, but this bar is really light and I love it! Just because I had to pay $130 (DH is more expensive than standard ones)I would not give perfect score.
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Submitted by
jack
a weekend warrior
from oregon Date Reviewed: December 14, 1996
Bottom Line:
i took a hard look at these based on the reviews i read in here. Went and saw them at the local bike shop. way light. the mechanic said that they were as strong as any aluminum bar around. he talked me into them. it's a decision i don't regret. they look trick, weigh next to nothing, are strong and feel good. what more does a person want from a bar? gotta get the barends now.
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Submitted by
doug
a weekend warrior
from san pedro ca Date Reviewed: December 8, 1996
Bottom Line:
great bars. They float compared to the stock crap that came on my bike. 150 grams! I probably lost close to a pound of weight. The most cost effective way to lose weight. I have been on them for over three months now with no problems and they look way cool.
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Submitted by
andy
a weekend warrior
from roseburg Date Reviewed: October 12, 1996
Bottom Line:
I just picked up a pair of the LP B5's from my LBS. They are the carbon/kevlar ones. I love these things. Lost over 1 pound of fat from the bike compared to the stock steel. I don't know how durable they are. I guess I will find out. Supposedly theytake the sting out of the front end, but with front suspension this is a moot point. I give it four chilis just cause I haven't had them long enough.
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