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D4LDate Reviewed: May 17, 2012
Strengths: Price, Looks great IMO, strong and comfyWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: I've had these on my Rumblefish for 2 years now and I have definitely not been easy on them. I ride all mountain and some DH when I can and these bars have stood up to everything from 5' drop offs to multiple crashes and they are still in great shape. Normally I would not put Forte parts on my bike but the price of these in store was worth a shot. I used these on the hard tail I had before my Rumblefish as well. Great product, buy with confidence.
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NOCSUCOW
a Weekend Warrior
from Virginia Beach, VADate Reviewed: August 29, 2011
Strengths: Easy to trim with rotary tool. Light weight. Isn't logo'd up.Weaknesses: Personal preference: would be better with a clear/gel coat. It's a flat/satin finishBottom Line: Great local price. Rivals others on the net in both price and weight. I both love and hate the simplicity but it functions.
Favorite Trail: Ipswich
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$67.00
Purchased At: Performance Bicycle
Similar Products Used: Aluminum UNO bar (25.4 was slightly heavier than my 31.8 carbon forte bar)
Bike Setup: 2012 Trek 3500 Disc, Rockshox Recon TK, Q2 Carbon Microadjust Seatpost, Deda Elementi Stem
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92gli
a Cross Country Rider
from west chester, paDate Reviewed: February 21, 2011
Strengths: Came in at 162g. Nice to see a carbon part come in under the stated weight for a change. So far I'm liking these better than the easton monkeylite sl on my other bike, due to the extra width.Weaknesses: If the rise was 5mm lower these would be absolutely perfect.Bottom Line: These might be the best kept secret at performance.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: performance.com
Bike Setup: These are on a Pivot mach 4 set up for aggressive cross country.
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zippinveedub
a Weekend Warrior
from Charlottesville, Virginia, USADate Reviewed: January 11, 2011
Strengths: Light, wide, good lookingWeaknesses: None so farBottom Line: Paired with Oury Lock on grips this is a perfect setup. I found the wider carbon bar to give me a more comfy riding position and the lighter front end is noticeable and light. A quality product from forte.
Favorite Trail: Songbird -Carvins Cove
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: Performance Bike
Similar Products Used: Factory alloy riser bar
Bike Setup: Giant XTC Single Speed
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RebaRox246
a Weekend Warrior
from OhioDate Reviewed: June 24, 2008
Strengths: cheap, stiff, great all around handlebar, lightWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: Great handlebar, GO BUY THIS, don't spend $100 on the Easton EC90 save the money and get this handlebar.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: fuji crap that came on bike
Bike Setup: custom Access xcl
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Cary
a Cross Country Rider
from Lafayette, CADate Reviewed: February 23, 2008
Strengths: Light, inexpensive, good up and back-sweep.Weaknesses: Doesn't say Easton, FSA, or Race Face on it.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.
Favorite Trail: The one I'm on.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: Easton EA50, Bontrager Crow Bar
Bike Setup: Turner Burner, Titus Riddler
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Matthew
a Weekend Warrior
from Westminster, CO, USADate Reviewed: June 20, 2007
Strengths: Strong, light and cheap - yes, you can have it all.Weaknesses: None so far.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.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Performance
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.
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Suva Crew
a Cross Country Rider
from Lafayette,CA USADate Reviewed: March 14, 2007
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??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.
Favorite Trail: Burma on Mt diablo
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$67.00
Purchased At: Performance
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.
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Eric
a Cross Country Rider
from Lakewood, CODate Reviewed: May 2, 2006
Strengths: Light, good width, Does NOT have "Forte" pasted all over itWeaknesses: Absolutely noneBottom 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.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: alloy risers of various brands
Bike Setup: Fisher 4" Cake, Cane Creek disc wheels, Z1 FR SL fork, avid mechanicals
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