Submitted by
pedalitup
a Cross Country Rider
from Oregon Date Reviewed: August 23, 2008
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$69.00
Strengths:
Its beautifully finihed, light, stiff and the bend is perfect for my needs
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Easton and Answer carbon bars
Bike Setup:
XC
Bottom 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.
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Submitted by
Kevin
a Cross Country Rider
from Brooklyn New York, USA Date Reviewed: August 26, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Cunningham Park (Queens)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
Greenfishsports.com
Strengths:
Very Light Handlebar. Awesome carbon finish. Reasonable price.
Weaknesses:
None
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
Bottom 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.
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Submitted by
Aaron
a Weekend Warrior
from Rainier, OR Date Reviewed: March 5, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Stella Ridge
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Cambria Bike
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.
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
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!
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Submitted by
X-Monkey
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver, CO Date Reviewed: March 25, 2006
Favorite Trail:
401 in the Butte
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Mojo Wheels
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.
Similar Products Used:
Easton, Tru Vativ
Bike Setup:
FOES FSR. Fox Talus, XTR and cross-max wheels.
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.
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Submitted by
GNUU
a Cross Country Rider
from California Date Reviewed: March 23, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Shipwrecks Beach No Calif.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$125.00
Strengths:
Lightweight and great graphics. The two times I called Titec for torx specs they were very helpful and nice.
Weaknesses:
Not a one!!
Similar Products Used:
Easton Monkey Light (worst customer service ever)
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Superlight
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.
$ 135.00
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