Submitted by
Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from Lincoln, NE, USA
Date Reviewed: June 10, 2004
Strengths: Large and in charge, super wide creates awesome balance for wheelies and trials riding The Strength!
Weaknesses: toooooo wide for cross-country, doesnt quite fit through some trees in some trails
Bottom Line:
This handlebar is great if you can find one anymore. Width is the largest I've seen, so it creates some great balance, just watch out for the trees. If your going to be doing lots of cross-country this is not for you. If you like to screw around and attempt trials on a full size mountain bike than this bar is awesome.
The strength is immaculate. Dont think its possible to break it, not that I'm really willing to try
these bars have been on 2 bikes and have done everything from XC to DH the last 2+ years. i'm 225 lbs. and have had some good crashes with these. they probably should have been busted by now. but they are still going strong. i've had them so long i can't remember what i paid for them. i do know it wasn't very much. they have been well worth it. just the right amount of rise. i did cut a small amount off the ends.
Submitted by
Brad
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA
Date Reviewed: April 8, 2003
Strengths: Wide. Strong. Durable. Good value. Good leverage for climbing on a single-speed mtb.
Weaknesses: There are lighter riser bars than the Tenacious D.
Bottom Line:
This is a wide riser bar without drastic rise - 1.5" rise. I'm 6'6", 210lbs and I'm riding a SS - so a wide bar is important for leverage on the climbs. I have heard Easton makes a 28", 1.5" rise carbon riser bar but the Tenacious D is less expensive and does the same thing - if you don't mind the weight difference. I would recommend the Tenacious D to anyone looking for a wide, strong bar that provides excellent leverage for single-speed mtn. biking.
6'3", 200+, and experienced rider. I installed these on my bike this weekend. After one ride I was wondering where these were all my life. Super-stiff, WIDE, and surprisingly inexpensive. Longtime user of riser-bars; however, this might be the one part that has greatly impacted my riding. I can throw the bike around with much more ease and even uphills are percieved easier.
The only forseeable 'drawback' is that they might make tight trails seem very tight. With the speed gains in other areas, this shouldn't be a problem in the long run.
Headed back to the biek shop to buy the remainding inventory for my friends so I can have a few people to ride with:)
I got this bar after bending the previous stock bar. I've progressively ridden harder since I got it 2 years ago and it hasn't failed me yet. I'm 225 lbs. and should have broken it by now, but it takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'! You can get them cheap at Price Point. Buy with confidence!
Bike Setup: GT Avanlache LX groupset Manitou Mars C Maggie HS 33s etc etc
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Submitted by
Ben
a Cross Country Rider
from Wahkiacus
Date Reviewed: April 22, 2002
Strengths: Its strong and light
Weaknesses: way to wide I cut it down 2" on each end
Bottom Line:
If you don't like to cut things on your bike I would suggest getting something narrower it is way wide for xc. I like to turn sharp corners and can't with it that wide.
5 chilis for value because I got such a good deal on it and 4 chilis overall because of all the farting around you have to do to get it dialed in.
Bike Setup: Tomac Tenacious-D hanlebar, Tahoma ahead stem, Schwinn super soft grips.
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Submitted by
Viper
a Downhiller
from Wellington, New Zealand
Date Reviewed: March 19, 2002
Strengths: Width, rise (50mm), they are RED, really strong
Weaknesses: The only thing I have noticed is that they sweep back and down slightly, most tend to sweep up a little. No biggie, just not used to it tis' all
Bottom Line:
Awesome bar, can't go wrong with it, even if it is a little pricie
Bike Setup: 2001 P.3 stock, but with this handle bar (obviosly, new chain ring, and 2002 marzocchi Z.1 Freerides
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Submitted by
Andres Perez
a Weekend Warrior
from Cleveland, OH
Date Reviewed: December 13, 2001
Strengths: Excellent control during descents and slow technical sections. I converted to riser bars with this bar so I don't know what it feels like compared to other risers. I can definitely say that it is stiff, strong, and looks great.
Weaknesses: None whatsoever, although I have yet to see how a 28 inch wide bar feels on tight, fast singletrack...
Bottom Line:
I love this bar. While a lot of the love I'm feeling may be for riser bars in general, I have a feeling that this is a pretty good bar - it is really stiff and has the right amount of rise (I got the 1.5 in. rise) and sweep for me. The wide grip and more laid back position this bar gives me makes me feel like I am in total control of my bike during high speed runs over roots and rough terrain. Bunnyhopping and control during jumps is much better - it is also a lot easier to pull the front end up when going over a ledge. This bar just makes me want to get playful on the trail. I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to climb as well, but I honestly do not miss the flat bar or barends like I thought I would. Just position yourself right and up you go! This is an excellent bar for a larger rider with broader shoulders who is willing to sacrifice a smidge of climbing ability in the name of control and comfort. I probably wouldn't buy it if I was a smaller rider or had narrow shoulders - 28 inches is pretty wide. Cinco chiles ardientes for this bar!
Similar Products Used: Creaky alloy flat bar on my first bike, ControlTech aluminum flat bar (crimped the ends on it by landing on barends during crashes)
Bike Setup: 1996 Candy Orange Jamis Dakar full suspension, Girvin Elite front shock, Spin wheels, etc.
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Submitted by
Henry B
a Downhiller
from Mississauga,Ontario,Canada
Date Reviewed: October 14, 2001
Strengths: Looks amazing It's nice and RED! Strong Wide Tall It's just amazing
Weaknesses: None yet
Bottom Line:
This handlebar is great.It's nice and wide which allows for control and it's RED.It's mighy strong and has this nice little bend at the end which makes it even better. (nice 'n light too.)
Similar Products Used: Titec hellbents, axiom bars, cheapo ones
Bike Setup: giant warp ds1 frame with ds2 components, but have now a titec seat, dmr v8 pedals, these bars.
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Submitted by
alex paraskos
a Weekend Warrior
from cambridge, MA USAY
Date Reviewed: April 28, 2001
Strengths: Price
Weaknesses: ?
Bottom Line:
Got the 1 1/2" riser (40mm), and these seem to be the perfect balance of getting you up off of the front end of the bike a bit without losing control on the uphills. The wide bar is nice, but may be a bit TOO wide (I cut about 1/2 inch off each end). If your hands fall asleep at all, buy riser bars; problem solved. Also, I have never made such a simple change to a bike before and had it make such a BIG difference in my riding ability; much more confident with the risers. Great purchase.
Submitted by
stevenr.
a Cross Country Rider
from Douglas Co., Or.
Date Reviewed: July 23, 2000
Strengths: Greatly enhanced control on fast, non-technical downhill rides. Sweet looks, comfort on the flats. Decent for casual urban assaults. 59 bucks?! I got mine for 35 from my local bike shop.
Weaknesses: Climb? I don't think so. Way wide for the xc rider looking for an alternative to too narrow, too flat bars. Killed handling in the technical slow stuff. Makes achieving good body position for climbs a great difficulty.
Bottom Line:
"D" is for "downhill"; if you Don't like to climb anyway, this bar is for you. It rails in the negative altitude aquisitional phase. If you riDe plenty of crosscountry and Don't neeD an impeDiment to your climbing technique, search elsewhere. "D" is for "downhill". Duh.
