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Performance Forte CTR Riser ATB Handlebar

MSRP $ 60.00
Weight 172 grams
# of Reviews 5
Average Rating 5/5
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Submitted by RebaRox246 a Weekend Warrior from Ohio
Date Reviewed: June 24, 2008
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $30.00
Purchased At:Performance
Strengths:cheap, stiff, great all around handlebar, light
Weaknesses:none
Similar Products Used:fuji crap that came on bike
Bike Setup:custom Access xcl
Bottom Line:Great handlebar, GO BUY THIS, don't spend $100 on the Easton EC90 save the money and get this handlebar.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Cary a Cross Country Rider from Lafayette, CA
Date Reviewed: February 23, 2008
Favorite Trail:The one I'm on.
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Price Paid: $50.00
Purchased At:Performance
Strengths:Light, inexpensive, good up and back-sweep.
Weaknesses:Doesn't say Easton, FSA, or Race Face on it.
Similar Products Used:Easton EA50, Bontrager Crow Bar
Bike Setup:Turner Burner, Titus Riddler
Bottom Line:Works great and at its price is an excellent value. I really like the bend and up-sweep, it just fits naturally to your hands. I like it so much, I run it on both of my bikes and have one on my wife's bike.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Matthew a Weekend Warrior from Westminster, CO, USA
Date Reviewed: June 20, 2007
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $50.00
Purchased At:Performance
Strengths:Strong, light and cheap - yes, you can have it all.
Weaknesses:None so far.
Similar Products Used:Bontrager Crowbar, Titec Hellbent, various others over the years.
Bike Setup:2005 Giant Trance, Mavic Crossride wheels, Marz MX shock, WTB ProV saddle, RaceFace Diabolus seatpost, Avid BB7 brakes, XT/LX drivetrain.
Bottom Line:A high-quality, light carbon bar for an excellent price - about half that of the "other" brand. Nice and wide, with a very comfortable sweep and rise. Highly recommended.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Suva Crew a Cross Country Rider from Lafayette,CA USA
Date Reviewed: March 14, 2007
Favorite Trail:Burma on Mt diablo
Duration Product Used:6 months
Price Paid: $67.00
Purchased At:Performance
Strengths:Damn..the price to start with, it's also light, approp rise/reach with a great feel.
Weaknesses:Anearlthy component with carbon..aren't we all??
Similar Products Used:Years of EA and EC bars, stems and seta posts
Bike Setup:Sugar 1, XT, BB7s, X717 Mavics...26.5 LBs of dirty love.
Bottom Line:Previous poster had it....no "forte" all over it!! Half the price of EC 70-90 components, saves those grams w/o breaking the bank and gives you the added shock dampening of carbon fiber products. Performance has it's gems on occassion. this is one of them.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Eric a Cross Country Rider from Lakewood, CO
Date Reviewed: May 2, 2006
Duration Product Used:6 months
Price Paid: $45.00
Purchased At:Performance
Strengths:Light, good width, Does NOT have "Forte" pasted all over it
Weaknesses:Absolutely none
Similar Products Used:alloy risers of various brands
Bike Setup:Fisher 4" Cake, Cane Creek disc wheels, Z1 FR SL fork, avid mechanicals
Bottom Line:There's no reason to avoid this handlebar. It's light, stiff, sexy and ridiculously cheaper than other brands when it's on sale now and then. Finally, they released a product that does not have the lame Forte name all over it. I am happy to own and fully recommend this product.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5






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