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Justcruizing
a Downhiller
from Cape TownDate Reviewed: December 5, 2011
Strengths: Stronger than you think. Light, stiff and absorbent, trail bars and cross countryWeaknesses: Not wide enoughBottom Line: Although these are to be replaced with a wider Easton Havon Carbon, I needed to place on record how impressed I'm with this bar. Three years and two bikes later this bar held up better than my Fox steerer tube, yes after a good friend of mine decided to take a different loop and ended up stopping in front of me at a 3 foot jump I ended up nose diving my then GT Force 1 into the ground. After I collected all the pieces I noticed the steerer on my fox 140 float had snapped clean and not the bar just below the stem area the bars were still very much in tact. $200.00 later for a new crown assembly but still intact myself I can only praise this bar. I swore that I'd only ride Easton but these survived a massive impact so much so that a Fox steerer tube went first.
Favorite Trail: The *len
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At: Internet
Similar Products Used: Easton monkey light SL, Easton Havoc Carbon
Bike Setup: Trek EX9.9 with Fox float RLC 140mm, 2012 Reverb, XO shifters, XTR Crank and cassette, Mavic Crossmax SL, Avid Elixcer
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ss85
a Cross Country Rider
from Lawrence, KansasDate Reviewed: June 13, 2010
Strengths: lightweight, aluminum inserts, sweep, strengthWeaknesses: none so farBottom Line: It's light, it's strong (I have crashed the hell out of these bars, hit trees, etc). Titec seems to really make good components for a price that's less than other brands. I have the pluto stem as well and am very happy with both.
Favorite Trail: Wilson Rollercoaster
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Similar Products Used: other handlebars
Bike Setup: rigid 1x9 w/ steel frame, carbon fork
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pedalitup
a Cross Country Rider
from OregonDate Reviewed: August 23, 2008
Strengths: Its beautifully finihed, light, stiff and the bend is perfect for my needsWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: This bar is nice and stiff. I cut out the inserts as I don't use bar ends. Grips seem to stay in place better on this glossy finish than on the matte finish of the other carbon bars. I recommend it.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$69.00
Similar Products Used: Easton and Answer carbon bars
Bike Setup: XC
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Kevin
a Cross Country Rider
from Brooklyn New York, USADate Reviewed: August 26, 2007
Strengths: Very Light Handlebar. Awesome carbon finish. Reasonable price.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: I love this handlebar. I would recommend them to anyone.
Their finish is beautiful and the graphics are awesome and not over done like other carbon bars out there.
Favorite Trail: Cunningham Park (Queens)
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At: Greenfishsports.com
Similar Products Used: Titec Hell-Bent 6061 Bronze
Bike Setup: 2007 Specialized Hardrock Pro
Titec Pluto Carbon 7075 Gold Bar 31.mm
Titec Hell Bent 6061 Silver Seatpost
ODI Rogue Lock-on Grips
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Aaron
a Weekend Warrior
from Rainier, ORDate Reviewed: March 5, 2007
Strengths: Love the stiffness of the 31.8 clamp. Sweep, bend, and rise feel perfect. Reinforced clamping areas are a nice touch. Great "carbon" bar feel...stiff yet has dampening qualities.Weaknesses: hmm...I guess the fact that none of my end plugs will fit in the bar due to the aluminum reinforcement.Bottom Line: After spending the last few years on an Aluminum Riser, I was instantly reminded of why I love carbon bars. My hands have yet to go numb riding these bars!!!! Perfect bend, rise (2" rise model), ans sweep. Just plain comfortable. I love the new 31.8 clamp standard. The steering precision is fantastic. Best bar I've owned!
Favorite Trail: Stella Ridge
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: Cambria Bike
Similar Products Used: Easton Monkey Lite Hi Rise, IRD Pro Rise Carbon, Easton EA 70 Riser
Bike Setup: 2005 Jamis XLT with lots of mods
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X-Monkey
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver, CODate Reviewed: March 25, 2006
Strengths: Strength to weight. 31.8 mm looks cool. I was told that the aluminum inserts offer more durability.Weaknesses: Not cheap. You get what you pay for I guess.Bottom Line: Paired up the Carbon bar with an Aluminum Titec stem. Stiff and comfortable. I think Titec's bars have a bit more sweep to them. Always found them a little more comfy the the others.
Favorite Trail: 401 in the Butte
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At: Mojo Wheels
Similar Products Used: Easton, Tru Vativ
Bike Setup: FOES FSR. Fox Talus, XTR and cross-max wheels.
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GNUU
a Cross Country Rider
from CaliforniaDate Reviewed: March 23, 2006
Strengths: Lightweight and great graphics. The two times I called Titec for torx specs they were very helpful and nice.Weaknesses: Not a one!!Bottom Line: Bottom line, customer service is everything to me. I have used Titec products for years now. The bar comes with a great warranty which I highly doubt will be needed. Its lightweight yet durable. I use their alum Hellbent bar on my Heckler and its every bit as nice. One point, I had a problem with Easton in the past when it came to a warranty and they NEVER helped me out. Carbon is a tricky part and a company should stand behind its product. I have every bit of confidence Titec will be there for me if I should ever have problems.
Favorite Trail: Shipwrecks Beach No Calif.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$125.00
Similar Products Used: Easton Monkey Light (worst customer service ever)
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Superlight
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