The C3 1.0 is amazingly light at 145g, and offers a subtle 1" rise with our classic 9º back-sweep and 5º up-sweep. It's 640mm (25.2") width provides exceptional control, and the oversized 31.8mm diamater dramatically increases steering precision and stiffness, without increased weight.
Submitted by
shiny_car
a Cross Country Rider
from Australia Date Reviewed: October 12, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$66.00
Purchased At:
ebay + shipping
Strengths:
gorgeous finish; light and stiff; designed to accept bar-ends
Weaknesses:
long 630mm length may not suit everyone; oversize bar clamp area won't accept many clamp on accessories that are designed for 25.4mm bars
Similar Products Used:
Giant FB-CF10XL oversize carbon flat bar
Bike Setup:
Specialized S-Works HT; Thomson stem
Bottom Line:
thought I'd give these a try; bought new off ebay, making them good value; oversize 31.8mm bar clamp section probably makes no real difference to me, but makes sense nonetheless, and something I'm accustomed to as a roadie (don't flame me!); awesome glossy finish over carbon fibre weave, but naff graphics; first time I've used such long bars and not convinced it suits me, so will compare with a shorter (Giant) 580mm CF bar; I'm quite short, at 5'4" and not broad shouldered, so my hands end up widely spaced and the turning arc ends up larger so slower; each to their own but I think I'll settle for the shorter bars; these suit bar-ends although take car not to overtighten as I partly cracked one end; matching Titec CF bar-ends compliment the look nicely!
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Submitted by
llhank
a Weekend Warrior
from Winchester, MA Date Reviewed: April 26, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Massachusetts coastline and cities
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$110.00
Purchased At:
Cambria Bike Outfitters
Strengths:
Extremely light yet amazingly stiff. The 31.8 size, used by me with the companion Titec RIP 3D stem, resists all twisting efforts. Plenty of width to install twist shifters, lock-on grips, and bar ends.
Weaknesses:
Absolutely none.
Bike Setup:
Dean Torreys Ti frame, Alpha Q CX fork, SRAM/Avid components, FSA crank, Velomax Orion II wheelset
Bottom Line:
The quality defies the price. You won't be disappointed with this bar.
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Submitted by
Ethan
a Cross Country Rider
from St. Louis, MO Date Reviewed: November 8, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Titec.com
Strengths:
super light, stiff
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Easton, Ritchey, Race Face riser bars (some carbon)
Bike Setup:
Titus Racer-X
Bottom Line:
I had Easton carbon bars but wanted to try a 31.8 combo, since that's what I have on my road bike. These are oversize bars and they are super-stiff. Also, this 1.0 bar only weighs 140g!! It is reasonably wide too. I used it with a Titec Rip stem and you can really feel the difference in stiffness. I would recommend a 31.8 setup to anyone. I can't see any downside since the bar is so light.
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