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Description:Steel - Absorb this. Our state-of-art custom hard-drawn 7075T78 aerospace aluminum is heat-treated and stress-relieved to damp vibrations and absorb shocks on the bumpiest of grinds.
Titanium - The state of the art. Aircraft-certified T3Al2.5V titanium, hard-drawn and heat-treated to deliver optimal strength, fatigue resistance and shock absorpion. Goes down smoother than your tenth tequilla. 155g
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Submitted by
Mikey Likes It
a Cross Country Rider
from Boulder, CO
Date Reviewed: August 29, 2002 | | Favoriate 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... | | Similar Products Used: | Easton Carbon, Answer Pro-Taper, Profile Designs, Specialized Alloy. | | Bike Setup: | RM TO Scandium. | | Bottom Line: | >>>>>
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HEY YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
>>>>>
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. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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... | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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 | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark Leblanc
a Cross Country Rider
from Moncton,N.B, Canada
Date Reviewed: January 5, 2001 | | Favoriate 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! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
swamp
a Cross Country Rider
from w van
Date Reviewed: July 4, 2000 | | Favoriate 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. | | Similar Products Used: | titec ti bars | | Bike Setup: | brodie sovereign,xtr,shimano,race face,rock shox,mavic,etc | | Bottom Line: | mr.good bar | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob Graef
a Racer
from Green Bay, WI, US
Date Reviewed: June 21, 2000 | | Favoriate 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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Judson Merrell
a Downhiller
from Salisbury, NC
Date Reviewed: December 15, 1999 | | Favoriate 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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
derek
a Cross-Country Rider
from delaware
Date Reviewed: December 14, 1999 | | Favoriate 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? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Freerider
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver BC
Date Reviewed: November 19, 1999 | | Favoriate 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, | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Braeden Flaherty
a Racer
from Boulder
Date Reviewed: November 5, 1999 | | Favoriate 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. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sore
a Cross-Country Rider
from Vancouver
Date Reviewed: October 26, 1999 | | Favoriate 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. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Braeden
a Racer
from Boulder, CO
Date Reviewed: September 24, 1999 | | Favoriate 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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Sparks, MD
Date Reviewed: July 16, 1999 | | Favoriate 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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul
a Racer
from Lac Beauport, Quebec, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 2, 1999 | | Favoriate 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. | | Overall Rating: |
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???? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe
a Weekend Warrior
from Marquette, MI
Date Reviewed: April 13, 1999 | | Favoriate 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. | | Overall Rating: |
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. | | Overall Rating: |
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? | | Overall Rating: |
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!! | | Overall Rating: |
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. | | Overall Rating: |
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 | | Overall Rating: |
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. | | Overall Rating: |
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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Augustine
a racer
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: November 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I love the bar ! lite and strong. | | Overall Rating: |
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. | | Overall Rating: |
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!!! | | Overall Rating: |
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. | | Overall Rating: |
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. | | Overall Rating: |
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. | | Overall Rating: |
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 | | Overall Rating: |
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 | | Overall Rating: |
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. | | Overall Rating: |
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 | | Overall Rating: |
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