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Control Tech
ATB-202 Carbon Handlebar
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Submitted by
Joe
a Cross Country Rider
from Placentia, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: February 8, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$90.00 | | Purchased At: | Direct from Linear Components | | Strengths: | Great finish, light, strong, good value | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | See my previous post | | Bike Setup: | Same as my previous post | | Bottom Line: | I am surprised no-one else has reviewed this bar. I have been using it since the beginning of September on my rigid single speed and have had no issues whatsoever. This bar is stiff, ergonomically correct and looks great. I would image the beating its take on a rigid bike is more harsh than if it were on a suspended bike. In that spirit, I am going to purchase one for my Superlight with 100mm Minute 2. Control Tech also has a scandium flat bar on their site I may try on my geared hardtail.
I recommend this for cross-country use, although it seems to be even more versatile | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe
a Cross Country Rider
from Placentia, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: September 24, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | depends on my mood | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$90.00 | | Purchased At: | Directly from Linear Components | | Strengths: | Stiff, looks great, aluminum end inserts, inexpensive | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Monkey Lite (alu) | | Bike Setup: | Medium Surly 1 X 1 with rigid fork, 100 mm Control Tech stem and Control Tech post. FSA Vdrive Xtreme cranks, FSA BB, Candys, Surly Hubs, 3x with Alex rims. | | Bottom Line: | I am using this bar on a single speed with a rigid fork. The bar is very stiff, at least as stiff as my Monkey Lite. It is taking a beating, albeit for only a few rides so far, as this bar is new. Adding to my (and the bar's) beating is the smallish 2.1 tire I am using until I put on 2.4 Mutano Raptors.
This bar does not flex when I am pulling on a climb or on a rough descent. I don't run bar ends, but the alunimum insertes are still welcome for protecting the bar in crashes I suppose. The finish is perfect on this great looking bar.
Oh, I don't pay much attention to weight, but it sure feels light, especially for a bar that feels this solid.
Lastly, the rise and sweep are just right. This bar really is an install it and forget it item which I recommend to SS and cross country riders.
I will post a follow-up later to discuss durability. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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