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Specialized Carbon Fiber XC Flat

Average Rating 5/5
# of Reviews 2
MSRP $ 100.00
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Description:
  • Superior strength
  • XC oriented flat position
  • Superior vibration damping
  • Advanced composite material construction





Submitted by Steve a Cross Country Rider from San Diego, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: July 20, 2007
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $110.00
Purchased At:UC Cyclery
Strengths:Torque values printed right on the bar, not too long (580mm), ends accept Specialized Plugs for bar ends.
Weaknesses:Price, weight
Similar Products Used:Titec Carbon Riser
Bike Setup:26lb Specialized XC-comp, matchmakers for Juicy Ultimates and XO shifters, KCNC stem, post, cranks, BB.
Bottom Line:Good bar so far, no issues. I don't notice any flex, or reduced vibration off the stock bar.
Value Rating:3Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Nitro a Cross Country Rider from Northern Cal
Date Reviewed: February 25, 2007
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Purchased At:Reeds Bike Shop San Jose
Strengths:Bulletproof for cross country use. This bar has seen several crashes, including a particarly nasty one in the demo forest, and has come away unscathed every time.
Weaknesses:None noted.
Similar Products Used:Answer taperlite
Bike Setup:Santa Cruz Heckler: Fox Air lockout rear, Rock shox fork, Sram Gripshift, Paul rear derailleur, Mavic ceramic, Hugi Comp hubs, Innovative V-brakes, Avid brake levers, bebop pedals.
Bottom Line:Stealth bulletproof bar. This review is for a 10 year old bar that has proven itself through many tumbles with a 175lb rider. Not sure about the newer bars but this one is a bit narrow.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5






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