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Salsa Cycles Whammy Handlebar

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MSRP : $60.00


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How about a little leverage forThat big All Mountain ride? Salsas Whammy Bar is strong and wide so you can really exert some muscle. 7075T6 aluminum 780mm width 11 deg bend 31.8mm clamp Approximate weight 294 grams


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Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by 801Bluediamond a Cross Country Rider

Date Reviewed: June 28, 2012

Strengths:    Wide enough to get some good leverage, can be cut to size for best fit. These bars look good and gives you lots of control. Hand position on these bars are comfortable even on long rides. Bars are strong, definitely confidence inspiring.

Weaknesses:    Takes some getting used to after using bars 640mm and less. They are a little wide for the trails in my area but thats not the bars fault.

Bottom Line:   
This is a good bar for someone looking for lots of leverage on climbs or technical terrain. I definately feel more inspired to go faster with more control. They are a little too wide for the trails I ride in the area but I am still experimenting with positioning the grips closer before I cut the bars. Those looking into all mountain riding or technical stuff should think about these bars if clearance is not an issue in your area. If you have lots of narrow single track with trees to snag your bars, don't bother get these just to cut them down to average length. To me that defeats the purpose of these nice wide bars. I would cut maybe about 1 inch from each side for my area and its tight single track, but I'm still experimenting at this point. My grips are about 1 inch from the ends now and it feels good, lots of control, but I come close to a tree once in a while. That slows me down. If you are a XC person looking to increase your control and speed these are good but takes some getting used to, once comfortable with the feel, your speed will increase. Overall I like the bars better than my narrow (normal width) bars.

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Favorite Trail:   Whitewater center

Price Paid:    $50.00

Similar Products Used:   Raceface Ride riser bar, 640 mm (about 25.5 inches), Raceface Turbine, 600 mm (about 23.75 inches)

Bike Setup:   Misfit Dissent single speed, rigid. (yes rigid and I love it)
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