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Mikey Likes It
a Cross Country Rider
from Boulder, CO Date Reviewed: August 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Hall, Walker, Dino, etc.
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Was on the bike, bought used
Strengths:
Very Strong. Very light (read below). Titanium model, are people below talking about the aluminum or titanium?
Weaknesses:
Dunno. It would appear from reading below that they can bend or break when leaping over school busses or doing drop offs from 30 foot cliffs, or houses, etc. Wish they would have said if it was the Ti or the Alum model - case I want to do a drop-off from my office window...
Please specify which bar you are using when you say it broke.
1. Titanium flat bar 2. Aluminum flat bar 3. Aluminum riser bar
They will all act completely different, and we need to know.
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I have number 1., the Titanium Flat Bar. It came on my Rocky Mountain 2000 Element TO Scandium, bought used. The setup was a little off for me, and my LBS recommended replacing this with a riser. I put on the Answer Pro Taper.
I had already ridden it with the Syncros Ti Flat bar at several rock gardens. At first I hated the narrow width, it took a bit getting used to, especially after a 26" Easton Carbon Riser (monkey lite). Also I looked at it and thought "that thing must be pretty damn heavy".
When I pulled this bar off the bike, I was astounded at how much it weighed, or didn't weigh, if you follow. Lighter than a carbon straight bar I had sitting in my garage. Very nice, with aluminum plugs in the ends. Marked "Heat Tempered Titanium". Light as a feather. Stronger as steel.
The Answer Pro Taper weighed twice as much. It makes my hands numb. It looks great, much nicer than than the Synrcos.
The Syncros will be reinstalled. I will swap the headset spacers (luckily there are ones top and bottom of my stem), to adjust the syncros bar. I will be keeping it.
BOTTOM LINE - I think it is an incredible handlebar. Light. Strong. Vibration dampening. Ugly silver, but who gives a f---. I'm keeping it.
Email me for a deal on the Answer Pro Taper 1" Riser bar, used 3 days.
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Submitted by
ace
a Cross Country Rider
from canada/kroea Date Reviewed: August 16, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
lite...
Weaknesses:
bends
Bike Setup:
litespeed
Bottom Line:
well it maybe lite...but being a flat bar...vibration absorbing does not replace a riserbar.. but that is my personal preferance so it should not affect my rating...
well it bends after a long time riding...but i can live with that...but just don't do any stupid jumps like some of those freaks below...
"my bar bent when i was jumping" of course it bent u idiot..
it's like "my Litespeed snapped after falling 30feet...it is waste of money so don't buy it"
don't be fooled by those and get this bar...because you are a cross country machine and so is your bike...
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Submitted by
ANdy
a
from alberta edmonton canada Date Reviewed: March 11, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Over priced united cylce
Strengths:
What strengths?
Weaknesses:
The bends, oh the bends
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
a nice bike
Bottom Line:
I would only recomend these to someone who is extremly lite weight or rich
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Submitted by
Mark Leblanc
a Cross Country Rider
from Moncton,N.B, Canada Date Reviewed: January 5, 2001
Favorite Trail:
fast single track
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
bike shop
Strengths:
Sweet looking,gives that custom look to your ride.Light enough for me at 155grams.Titanium bar should last a while.
Weaknesses:
Other than price none.But hey you have to pay for quality
Similar Products Used:
Easton taper wall.
Bike Setup:
98' rocky mountain.Oxygen race.99 Z2 A bomb, Full XT/XTR And a xt/517 wheelset.Syncros stem and handle bar.
Bottom Line:
Well....some people say they break them,but they all mentioned pretty serious crashes. All handle bars will break under enough pressure.I raced a few Cross Country events, and even done some hard drops with no problems.I'm still looking to buy a Syncros seat post in the future.Stem and handle bar are great!
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Submitted by
Kelvin
a Cross Country Rider
from Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: October 20, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$53.00
Purchased At:
Bike Depot
Strengths:
Wow, its really light and stiff! I was so shocked to find it that light. Makes the bike look trick.
Weaknesses:
The decals comes off and question durability after some years.
Similar Products Used:
Raceface Air alloy (itsn't as light), Kore, and Zoom
Bottom Line:
If your going to dirt jump or free ride with this, forget it - it'll break. Buy it for lightness and stiffness. I really question the durability factor, although the vender did tell me to replace it 3 years down the road for safty reasons. The Syncros bar is sold at good price ($53), try one out.
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Submitted by
swamp
a Cross Country Rider
from w van Date Reviewed: July 4, 2000
Favorite Trail:
hollyburn ridge
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
i have both the hardcore series and the pro series.i have only tested the hardcore series (in shotgun form,which is the straight version)i also have the 5 degree bend version.i recomend the bent version for the natural bend of the wrist;but i prefer the straight version (from many years of use and adjustment to.)the bar is stiff.
Weaknesses:
the hardcore seems theoretically impervious to breakage,i have landed like a 200lb gorilla sometimes and the bar survived.but i have not tried the pro series yet,but will do so this race season.from first impressions it seems a little thin(like a beer can near the ends),but i think this is there to there designing to put more material where it is needed.anyway i'll talk about it probably in september.
Submitted by
Rob Graef
a Racer
from Green Bay, WI, US Date Reviewed: June 21, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Barrids Creek
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
light weight, strong, short, small
Weaknesses:
none found yet, still looking though
Bike Setup:
GT, hardtail
Bottom Line:
I haven't had any problems with the strait bars, they r light weight and very strong. They have wroked well in races(wors series). They haven't failed at Bairds Creek. i've only put about 200 miles on these bars. The handle bars are short so the don't get caught up on trees.
If you are looking for a nice handle bar try these sycros....
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Submitted by
BigRing
a Cross-Country Rider
from Ga Date Reviewed: January 4, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
strong/light
Weaknesses:
duh....?
Similar Products Used:
old heavy stuff
Bike Setup:
YETI FRO
Bottom Line:
I put the straight bar and Syncros stem on my RIGID Yeti. Believe me, it, (and me) take a beating. It is very rigid and strong. Anyone that takes a hit big enough to bottom out the fork should be glad the only thing busted was the handlebar. Get real, it is only EA70. The weight to strenght ratio is outstanding. This is a great product at a fair price and is one of lightest bars out there. Their service may stink but the products are good.
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Submitted by
Judson Merrell
a Downhiller
from Salisbury, NC Date Reviewed: December 15, 1999
Favorite Trail:
UNCC Campus
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
had a good feel
Weaknesses:
It bent while I was jumping. It cause me to wreck, ruining my Mavic rims and almost my disc brake. I sent Syncros a Reply, but havent heard from them yet. I will not get another one, I only weigh 150 lbs and this bar almost snapped in half.
Similar Products Used:
Answer Pro-Taper Azonic Double Wall Riser
Bike Setup:
GT Avalanche, Judy 100, full hydraulic disc, Full XT
Bottom Line:
It was a bad investment. I will not get another one made by Syncros.
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Submitted by
derek
a Cross-Country Rider
from delaware Date Reviewed: December 14, 1999
Favorite Trail:
any singletrack
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Bottom Line:
It works. My grips are always where I expect them to be. For three years! I've already bought a replacement. I'm just waiting for the old one to tell it's ready to retire, but it dosen't. It doesn't creak or moan, and there's no sign of corrosion. It's light too. What more do you want?
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Submitted by
Freerider
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver BC Date Reviewed: November 19, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Circus
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Great bar. I'm using the riser bar. I've had no real problems with it. Not to stiff.
Weaknesses:
Cross-bar clamp threads strip easily. Creaking from the clamps.
Bike Setup:
Norco TNT, Marzochhi bomber
Bottom Line:
Great product. Hasn't failed over the big wheelie drops yet. Knock on wood. Great BC product. Might get a new bar soon. Thinking of pro-taper,
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Submitted by
Braeden Flaherty
a Racer
from Boulder Date Reviewed: November 5, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Walker Ranch
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Very Stiff Great Looking Good Weight
Weaknesses:
Weak Product Support Blows
Similar Products Used:
RaceFace Air Carbon Easton Monkey Light Specialized Special Riser
Bike Setup:
98Sworks SXti XTR RaeeFace,Syncros,Thomson
Bottom Line:
The bar performed very well for about 5 months. Then I did a steep shoot and hit a rrock that was pretty big. It bottomed my fork and the shock was transfered to the crossbrace on the bar, cracking the clmaps in to pieces. I rode home with the bar rattleing the whole way. I now ride without the crossbar. It is noticeably less stiff. I have contacted Syncros a number of times and they have yet to return my emails or phone calls. I believe I am going to buy another Easton.
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Submitted by
Sore
a Cross-Country Rider
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: October 26, 1999
Favorite Trail:
rollercoaster, Wellington
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
It felt quite strong and light Good comfortable shape (for me)
Weaknesses:
It broke after one reasonably rough landing
Similar Products Used:
None, only on mates bikes and those bars have never worried me
Bike Setup:
Kona Ku Custom
Bottom Line:
Did a silly jump, landed heavily on front end, rolled myself off the ground groaning and saw left side of bar, under the grip, was bent back 60 degrees. Crawled back onto the bike and it just broke off as soon as I touched it. Am getting a new one under warrantee, but will be interested to see how long it lasts.
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Submitted by
Braeden
a Racer
from Boulder, CO Date Reviewed: September 24, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Walker Ranch
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Not too much rise, fairly light, great looking.
Weaknesses:
Cross brace very weak, probably not necesary
Similar Products Used:
Race Face Carbon, Titec Enduro, S-works.
Bike Setup:
98 Sworks with manitou sxti. Race Face System
Bottom Line:
Did wonders to improve my downhill handling, but one day doing light jumping I came down a little too heavy on my front end. I heard a crack but could not locate it. For about a week I notice a creaking coming from mystem/bars/headset. I narrows it down to the clamps holding the cross brace on. I tries to tighten the bolt and as soon as it was under tension a crack appeared and the bolt would not thread. Finaly the clamp just cracked into two pieces. I have emailed sysncros and have gotten a response yet.
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Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Sparks, MD Date Reviewed: July 16, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Bunker Hill
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Very Strong Light Good width and rise for my taste
Weaknesses:
Logos (too many and in the wrong places)
Similar Products Used:
Race Face Riser, Titec Enduro, Bontrager Crow Riser
Bike Setup:
1997 Jamis Dakar
Bottom Line:
I bought the riser version because I enjoy riding and my hands were getting numb. These bars are strong and do not need the support bar (leave it off & save weight). The Syncros are great risers because for my taste, they are narrow and have less rise (angle) than other bars I have tried. They have improved my bikes downhill handling and don't hurt on climbs. I would recommend these to anyone moving from flat bars not wanting a huge difference in handling. Bars are a very personal decision - you should feel them before buying. The Syncros are a 5 star for me - I'll buy them again for my next bike.
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Submitted by
Paul
a Racer
from Lac Beauport, Quebec, Canada Date Reviewed: July 2, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Liberiste at Mont Ste-Anne
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Lightweight, stifness
Weaknesses:
thin walls
Similar Products Used:
Race Face Air Carbon
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain Thin Air, Race Face, XT, Mavic
Bottom Line:
i had that bar for 2 years and had to shorten them almost twice a year because the bar broke right under the bar ends. Syncros should have put metal plugs at the end of the bar.
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Submitted by
Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Ca Date Reviewed: June 7, 1999
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Lightweight, cold forged, good black surface finish
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
OEM Al bar
Bike Setup:
Specialized M2 Stumpjumper
Bottom Line:
As a fan of Syncros this was an easy choice upgrade. It is lightweight and the black surface finish can take a beating without any damage. Agree with earlier comment below about why did they put the Syncros logo where the grips go????
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Submitted by
Joe
a Weekend Warrior
from Marquette, MI Date Reviewed: April 13, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Highland
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
price strength
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
Answer Hyperlight Scott Blackmagic
Bike Setup:
Cannondale CAAD2
Bottom Line:
I don't know were they got the price listed above, I only paid 55 for mine and that was with the torsion bar. I think that it is perfect for freeride type of riding because the rise, width and sweep are not all that outragious for climbing but they add fun to the decents.
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Submitted by
Gary
a cross-country rider
from TN Date Reviewed: March 1, 1999
Bottom Line:
I have a Hardcore rise bar on my Trek Y-bike. It is quite pimp. It has this thing that connects to the top(I guess to add rigidity)but feels as if it would be stiff without. This is a great upgrade. Buy it.
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Submitted by
Zack
a racer
from Minneapolis Mn Date Reviewed: December 15, 1998
Bottom Line:
I proformed this bar from the shop that I work at for 35 bucks, and was that ever a great deal! I really can't tell the difference between one handelbar and another, but this bar was cheap, light, has a great warrenty, and looks great. I also have't had any problems with it: How can ya go wrong?
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Submitted by
Disco
a weekend warrior
from PA Date Reviewed: December 10, 1998
Bottom Line:
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Submitted by
STEVE B
a cross-country rider
from PA usa Date Reviewed: November 3, 1998
Bottom Line:
great bar stiff light shock absorbing PRUDDIE what more can I say? did I mention it's great,light,looks pruddie and is shock absorbing!the price won't kill you either.Did I mention it's a GREAT BAR AT ANY PRICE!!
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Submitted by
Jon
a cross-country rider
from Ma Date Reviewed: June 9, 1998
Bottom Line:
This is a really nice handlebar. It looks cool, the finish doesnt scratch off, its durable, and it is really light. The only problem is the width is too short for me. My hardcore aluminum isn't even 22 inches long. I think I might go for a wider bar, maybe a riser this time. This is a nice bar, but not for me.
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Submitted by
Charles Coker
a cross-country rider
from Austin, TX Date Reviewed: April 8, 1998
Bottom Line:
This is a review of the new Syncros risers bar, 26 wide, 5 degree bend. 280g. I borrowed a friend's Bontrager Crow bar, steel with support bar, 26 wide, 9 degree bend. I fought the riser trend for a long time, thinking it was stupid. But, I really liked it. the riding here is tight and technical, with lots of rocks and dropoffs, I am abut 6' with wide shoulders and with regular flat bars I was always gripping all the way out the end of the bar, I really, really likethe extra width and the extra control and leverage it gives me, the Bontrager was heavy (380g), the Syncros is noticably lighter and has slightly less rise, which I like, as well as I thought 9 degrees was too much, bascially, the Syncros feels more like a normal bar, albeit wider and a bit more upright position, the result, easier to do big dropoffs, easier to lift the front wheell up and over ledges, more confidence inspiring overall.
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Submitted by
Dave Rogers
a racer
from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: January 24, 1998
Bottom Line:
This is the uncontested best handlebar in the WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It has to be one of the best things you can buy! It is light, strong and it is really nice looking! You can bragg about it all you want because there is nobody with a better bar then this one! Best of all, like most high quality components it is made in CANADA
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Submitted by
Will Campbell
a racer
from San Luis Obispo Date Reviewed: January 12, 1998
Bottom Line:
Great bars, cold forged, strong. I have raced both XC and DH on mine, and havent cracked, bent, or even scratched them. They are worth every penny. I will probably buy another set for my other bike. I have bent or broken every other bar I have ever owned, this thing is the best out there. I cant find any flaws with it. The best thing is that it an only get better. Syncros has a buyer for life.
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Submitted by
buzz
a cross-country rider
from White Rock, B.C. Date Reviewed: December 1, 1997
Bottom Line:
Had a pair on my 94 rocky mountain blizzard, and I dropped off a set of stairs this summer and they snapped right at the stem attachment like a piece of peanut brittle. I biffed hard, but fortunately didn't break anything else. They say replace aluminum bars every 2 years, now I know why. Ouch. Now I ride Race Face.
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Submitted by
Augustine
a racer
from Singapore Date Reviewed: November 16, 1997
Bottom Line:
I love the bar ! lite and strong.
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Submitted by
Tim Epler
a cross-country rider
from Edmonton, AB Date Reviewed: November 7, 1997
Bottom Line:
The best handlebar out there. But, I only paid $42.99 US from a mail-order company. What else can I say but it's Canadian as well as Raceface another top quality component company.
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Submitted by
Mental Mike
a racer
from Date Reviewed: October 31, 1997
Bottom Line:
After 5 years of hammering I think I'll replace this bar just to be safe By far the most durable product I have everused I've busted EVERYTHING else on my bike 3 times over and never once had to replace this bar!! You may think a bar is a bar but trust me after 4 frames. This is THE bar!!!
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Submitted by
Tim Kalina
a cross-country rider
from Chicago Date Reviewed: September 15, 1997
Bottom Line:
Great bar (aren't all their products good!?!). Strong with just enough flex to make my hands happy after a long days trail pounding. But OUCH on the price! (I payed $105 via mail order). Oh, and about placing those logos at the ends of the bar — if you use clear grips they show through. Think that this is what Syncros intended.
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Submitted by
KIM
a weekend warrior
from BOISE, ID USA Date Reviewed: August 21, 1997
Bottom Line:
WHAT'S WITH THE $130? TRY $50 OR ABOUT THE SAME AS A HYPERLITE. I WEIGH 185# AND THIS IS MY 3rd HANDLEBAR SO FAR SO GOOD. I LIKE SYNCROS PRODUCTS. I HAVE GOOD LUCK WITH SYNCROS PRODUCTS, WHAT CAN I SAY? 5DEGREES SEEMS TO WORK FOR ME AND I DO'T INTEND ON CHANGING THIS HANDLEBAR ANYTIME SOON. THE ONLY THING THAT STUMPS ME IS WHY GO TO THE TROUBLE OF PUTTING SYNCROS DECALS WHERE HAND GRIPS WOULD COVER THEM UP? 5 HOT PEPPERS.
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Submitted by
Knoly
a weekend warrior
from Vancouver, BC Date Reviewed: August 1, 1997
Bottom Line:
I've had a Syncros aluminum Shotgun bar for 4 years now on my XC bike. Apart from the ends being all chewed up from crashing so much, this bar is great. I'm 190 lbs and it's like new (ok, so it's scratched to hell). Matched with a Syncros stem, you get one lightweight, stiff front end that will take a real beating.
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Submitted by
Jeffrey Wolf
a racer
from ATL georgia Date Reviewed: July 21, 1997
Bottom Line:
This is DA BOMB!!!! ITs Light Strong , and I got mine for $40 bucks, not 130
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Submitted by
aret
a weekend warrior
from vancouver,canada Date Reviewed: July 17, 1997
Bottom Line:
It is truly the best. Light and strong. No wonder its made in Canada.
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Submitted by
Mental Mike
a racer
from Ontario Canada Date Reviewed: April 24, 1997
Bottom Line:
5 years count em baby 5 years this bar has lasted me. that's 5 years 3 frames 6 rims 4 forks 2 cranks 4 shifters 10 cogsets 12 chains 2 pair o barends You get the idea 1 freakin handlebar BUY IT!!! There is no better way to spend money
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Submitted by
Phil R.
a weekend warrior
from Des Moines, IA Date Reviewed: March 16, 1997
Bottom Line:
This bar is the best. Strong, light and true. A great upgrade for any serious biker, and well worth the money.
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Submitted by
Bo Offenhauer
a racer
from Bradenton, FL U.S.A Date Reviewed: June 18, 1996
Bottom Line:
Great product no complaints great bars
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