Submitted by
Martin
a
from Fernie, BC Date Reviewed: September 4, 2007
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
United Cycle, one of their 'panic' sales
Strengths:
Had it for ages and basically forgot about it, kind of like a King headset or Thompson post. It has outlasted 2 frames and some hard crashes and it's still going! Got them cheap at a shop that panics when their stock lasts into August and drops their pants.
Weaknesses:
No indicator of the life left in it, at least (some) aluminium bars start to bend before they fail. I've seen people beat the crap out of these bars and they are still going and I've yet to hear of a failure with the DH version, but it's got to fail at some point, right?
Similar Products Used:
Kona DH, Easton aluminium, Azonic.
Bike Setup:
Nomad, 66 SL ATA, I9 enduro wheels, Saint stuff, Thompson post/stem, King Headset
Bottom Line:
Great Bars!! I'm over 200lbs and they have lasted. I am getting a bit wary due to their age and use but they still look good, no major scratches or dings, but at what point is it time to swap them out for a new set?
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Submitted by
Matt
a Racer
from Burley, Idaho Date Reviewed: October 10, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Amassa Back, Moab
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Easton
Strengths:
Crazy strong and ridiculously light for the strength.
Weaknesses:
If you don't like scratches, they will show some wear. Mine have earned every one. I chalk it up to battle scars They are pricey, I got special pricing from where I worked at the time so I got a screamin deal but for the regular joe w/out conections they're a kick in the pocket book.
Similar Products Used:
titec, thompson, other easton, specialized, kalloy, etc
I have abused these for three years. I weigh about 185 and ride agressively including a north shore style park on our land with many drops, jumps, and trials ranging from 1' to 5+ feet tall most with flat landings that the bar is subjected to almost daily. Never a whimper or a whine. Easton makes the best carbon products in the world...I only wish they weren't priced as such. I could not fathom breaking these bars. Four chillis if you have to pay retail if you get a bargain five, quality a resounding 6 chillis
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Submitted by
Jeremy
a Downhiller
from Mountain View, CA Date Reviewed: July 15, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Skeggs/local trials spots
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Cambria maybe?
Strengths:
Light, strong. Used on a trials bike for over two years, and still going strong.
Weaknesses:
Expensive.
Similar Products Used:
Monkey bar, Azonic DH bars of some kind, hellbents, Tryall trials bar.
Bike Setup:
BT trials bike, 26" SS. Thomson stem.
Bottom Line:
Sweet bar. Couldn't recommend it more highly. It's lighter than anything nearing its strength, and it's still stiff as balls. In normal trials use, I've dropped the thing on all kinds of rocks and things, and the bar is holding up perfectly. Carbon is prone to impacts, but the outer resin layer on this bar is so hard/thick that it protects the weave really well. If you've got the money, and are looking for a wide, stiff, light, bling bar for your trials/DJ/DH rig, look no further.
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Submitted by
Thomas Colson
a Cross Country Rider
from Raleigh Date Reviewed: June 20, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Regency
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Clean Machine, Chapel Thrill
Strengths:
This bar is orgasmic. I've been riding flatties for ever, this is my first riser bar. Put it on one hour before a 30 mile enduro...felt extremely comfortable. The resonance from washboard trail vibrations is gone at the bar ends, no longer are my wrists and hand numb at the end of 4 hours.
Weaknesses:
need to have lobs cut and install bar to keep the warranty. If you cut this bar your self, or torque it wrong.....
Bike Setup:
04 Scalpel
Bottom Line:
Well worth the extra loot.
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Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from Clarksville, TN, USA Date Reviewed: January 2, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint
Strengths:
It has enough flex to smooth out the small bumps but stiff enough that you don't really notice it that much. It also looks cool. It is about 2 inches wider than my old bars but I could tell much difference.
Weaknesses:
It is a little expensive. You have to be really careful when mounting it. Don't overtighten the screws.
Submitted by
Adam
a Weekend Warrior
from Encino,ca Date Reviewed: December 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Cookies
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
got it as a gift
Strengths:
strong, wide, stiff
Weaknesses:
could use a little more rise
Similar Products Used:
monkey bar 2.5
Bike Setup:
5 Spot, Hayes 8", crossmax xl, sram triggers, chris king headset, 03 XTR crankset, odi lock on's
Bottom Line:
At 230 pounds I tend to be hard on stuff. I thought about trying this product for months but didn't want to spend the money thinking what a waste if I break it. I then saw my friend do a 20 foot drop in PV. He crashed and bent his Manitou Dorado upper crown but his handlebar survived. I don't do stuff like that. So far so good. It also smooths out the smaller bumps.
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Submitted by
Alex
a Weekend Warrior
from AB, Canada Date Reviewed: February 13, 2003
Favorite Trail:
urban trials
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
Ridley's Cycle and Sports
Strengths:
lite, flyin the easton logo, stiff, carbon fiber, loox mighty cool... did i mention lite?
Weaknesses:
there goes my rent, decals peel off like nobody's business
Brisa B26D: Magura HS33 front n rear w/ boosters, Ultegra rear cogs, Ultegra read derailleur, Race Face NS XS, chris king no-threadset, Brisa Elite stem, Brisa disc fork, Soyo grips
Bottom Line:
If you hav the green, get this bar! It'll last you a lifetime, n keep on truckin. If u can survive all the impacts of trials, n some dirt jumpin, the bar is for u. It kinda reminds me of all chris king products w/ the lifetime guarantee against failure! it'll prolly loast longer than me n my bike. I haven't tried the Scandium DH, but i've heard that's just as good n a wee bit cheaper. it's i think a smiggin heavier, but saves about 50 bux.
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Submitted by
mike simpson
a Downhiller
from San Francisco, CA Date Reviewed: April 25, 2002
Favorite Trail:
All of em
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$159.00
Purchased At:
Cambria
Strengths:
Light weight and good looks.
Weaknesses:
I've heard that they are not really all that hard to break. Price. Shop around, I found on online after I bought mine for $95.00
Similar Products Used:
Race Face
Bike Setup:
Intense Uzzi SL. Loaded
Bottom Line:
awesome
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