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Submitted by
Gerr
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver and Atlanta
Date Reviewed: March 5, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Deer Creek | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay | | Strengths: | Review is for LP Composite Anatomic "Grips"
Anatomic design is wonderful. Light and strong. Also, durable going on 3 years no problems. Great company also. | | Weaknesses: | I had to really try for this weakness: I wish the had a second clamp for angular pivot. | | Similar Products Used: | 20 years of various bar ends. | | Bike Setup: | Blur/Reba Platnum /Xtr (6 " rotor Mech. Avids) /Spinergy PBO Disc. Trek Top Fuel Team Issue with a similar build. Trek Team Hardtail carbon. | | Bottom Line: | This review is an update to a 2004 review. I now have them on three different bikes. When set up correctly; (turned way down, instead of sharply angled up) these are the closest thing to having a hand molded ortho bar end. (Which would be similar to foot molded orthodics for running shoes) A great product that makes every ride more comfortable and stress free on my hands and wrists.(Helping to prevent hand vibration syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome.) Helps eliminate numbness. Also try with the Ergon racing grips for a complete ergo solution to protect your digits.
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Submitted by
Jeff Parker
a Cross Country Rider
from 3407 Edgemont Drive
Date Reviewed: August 18, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Cap Rock Canyon | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$43.00 | | Purchased At: | LP Factory Seconds - Ebay | | Strengths: | Outstaninding looks, very comfortable, well made, light and strong. | | Weaknesses: | Relatively expensive. | | Similar Products Used: | Aluminium bends. | | Bike Setup: | Trek 4500, upgraded WTB sport seat, Shimano 540 pedals, upgraded tired. | | Bottom Line: | These allow multiple positioning of hands, which may not mean much to some people, but prior to their use my left hand would tingle after riding 6-7 miles. This no longer occurs. While expensive, the ergonomic shape is more comfortable than the cheaper aluminium bar ends, and much more comfortable. Try them, you'll like them. Highly recommend the Ebay LP composite group.
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Submitted by
Gerr
a Cross Country Rider
from Atlanta
Date Reviewed: November 7, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Beyond Bikes | | Strengths: | Review is for LP Composite Anatomic "Grips"
Anatomic design is wonderful. | | Weaknesses: | Makes you wonder how much more comfortable they could be if they had dual bolts for horizontal as well as vertical adjust. | | Similar Products Used: | 17 years of various bar ends. | | Bike Setup: | Blur/Reba Platnum /Xtr (7 " rotor Mech. Avids) /Spinergy PBO Disc. | | Bottom Line: | Review is for LP Composite Anatomic "Grips"
When set up correctly; (turned way down, instead of sharply angled up) these are the closest thing to having a hand molded ortho bar end. (Which would be similiar to foot molded orthodics for running shoes) A great product that makes every ride more comfortable and stress free on my hands and wrists. Helps eliminate numbness.
Note: MTBR.Com needs a review listing for them with the correct name. I can review them 5 stars!!!!!
Gerry Hulme
Atlanta, Ga.
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Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from Portola Valley, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: February 7, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Razor Back Ridge at night | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | EBay | | Strengths: | Very comfortable and ergonomic, gorgeous, LIGHT! | | Weaknesses: | None so far... | | Similar Products Used: | Normal aluminum bar ends | | Bike Setup: | Santa Cruz Blur '03 Ano Blue with Fox AVA R rear shock, RockShox Duke XC U-Turn front shock Mavic Crossmax Wheelset ('02), Hutchison Python Lite Tires with Stan's, Sram 9.0 & X.9, LP Composites carbon flat bar & bar ends, Cane Creek S-Pro Headset, Thomson stem & seatpost, CrankBros Candy S pedals, Truvativ Stylo Team crankset. | | Bottom Line: |
This reveiw is for the new "GRIPS" ergonomic grips.
I got these as factory 2nds together with the LP Composites flat bar for $75 on EBay - thats a great deal. Buy from Stu Fisher, who works at LP Composites. If you don't see what you want listed on EBay, send him an e-mail at inquiries@lpcomposites.com and ask him if he has any factory seconds.... he's a really nice guy and he'll send you an e-mail when he has something.
The bar ends and handle bar that I got had VERY minor cosmetic flaws, but you hardly notice them and they are structurally sound.
These bar ends feel great in your hands. Just grab on and hammer when your climbing. I used to have aluminum bar ends with uncomfortable edges. These are not only smooth, but since they are not metal, they don't get so cold in the winter.
They also look fabulous!
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Submitted by
charly quintana
a Weekend Warrior
from Kuwait
Date Reviewed: March 27, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Safat to Doha(45Km of Dessert and muddy Trail) | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | performancebike.com | | Strengths: | Very cute and light, STRONG, feel so right with my grip | | Weaknesses: | a bit pricey | | Similar Products Used: | none so far | | Bike Setup: | modified Cannondale SilkTrail2000, XT/LX, Coda SeatPost, Easton CT2 Handlebar and LP Junior Braid Bar Ends. | | Bottom Line: | I've got this nasty fall last two months ago, I am covered with bruises and scratches, but my LP barends who danced cheek to cheek with the dirt road amazingly got a small superficial nick to its top end, both of them (now that's what I call symmetry). I can't say anything about it but the word STRONG. It's attached to an Easton CT2 handlebar which most riders will say, very vulnerable yet both of them stay in a very good condition and most of all save my bike frames from being damage. Maybe there is a good chemistry between this two carbon products. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter
a
from Laramie, WY
Date Reviewed: December 12, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | the one that I'm on | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Strengths: | Fit well in the hand when seated, light weight, good looks | | Weaknesses: | Breakable, shape of handle bites into palm when standing, relatively expensive | | Similar Products Used: | Answer, Tioga | | Bike Setup: | Soft-tail | | Bottom Line: | I've managed to break two pairs of these barends -- okay, one had to do with a garage, a car, and lack of sleep -- but that's all that I'm saying about that. The second barend broke due to a crash -- nothing special. The carbon fiber split and pulled away from the aluminum clamp. The fit in the hand when seated is great. But as soon as you stand and put pressure down through your hands, the thinnish top of the barend bites in and puts undo pressure on your palm, even when wearing a pair of padded gloves. My current barend is actually the cut off version of the first pair I wrecked. They're a short, stubby, one-hand position barend and I find that they're great for climbing, whether seated or standing. I'l try and find a light, less expensive, better shaped, and tougher set the next time I need a barend. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pal
a Cross Country Rider
from Norway
Date Reviewed: November 30, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Birkebeinerrittet | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$49.00 | | Purchased At: | Cambria Bicycle | | Strengths: | Cool and ergonomic. | | Weaknesses: | None. | | Similar Products Used: | Coda, Profile, Titec. | | Bike Setup: | Giant MCM Team with the best carbon and titan components money can buy. | | Bottom Line: | These bar ends are made to fit the human hand, which means easier gripping. If you buy them you will not regret - no questions. I got mine for 49.00 at CBO. Furthermore they look cool but performance is more important. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Graham
a Weekend Warrior
from Bothell, WA
Date Reviewed: October 13, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | The Bike Co. | | Strengths: | Strong, look great, good clamp, great ergonomic shape. | | Weaknesses: | None. | | Similar Products Used: | Onza CWA, Control Tech Team Issue | | Bike Setup: | S-Works M2 HT. | | Bottom Line: | Since I bought the Team LP's over a year ago, they haven't had a single fault. Despite bumping into trees on narrow singletrack, a negligent bus driver scraping them on a metal door, and one or two endos, they remain structurally sound (with a few scratches though). I expected them to break when i crashed or bumped a tree with them, something that happened to a pair of Control Tech's I used to have. The clamp on the LP's is quite strong, and can be tightened as much as I want, even with my slick and slightly-too-small Thermo bar.
Additionally, their shape feels great in my hands, and they don't freeze your fingers like metal bar ends. They're well worth the 20 bucks extra over CWA's or any other aluminum bar end.
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Submitted by
Merritt
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle, WA, USA
Date Reviewed: March 30, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Tiger Mtn./Preston | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Look great. Feel great. Light. Tough.
Did I mention that they match my bike? | | Weaknesses: | A little slippery when wet. | | Similar Products Used: | Onza alum. | | Bike Setup: | GT Avalanche LE w/ Judy SL | | Bottom Line: | I love 'em.
I commute dailu on this bike during the week (w/ semi-slicks), and hit the single-track whenever I can. I have yet to wipe out on pavement with these ends. A few scratches from letting the bike fall over while tending to tea parties, but nothing to complain about.
On the other hand, I've had my fair share of spills on the trail, including a spectacular over-the-handlebars-to-gracefully-standing-on-both-feet-but-watch-out-for-that-rear-wheel-flying-at-the-back-of-your-head endo. They've held up just fine.
I'm planning on getting the matching bar this weekend. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a Cross Country Rider
from Evanston, IL USA
Date Reviewed: February 1, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Superb feel (ergonomics)
Ultra light weight
Way cool looks | | Weaknesses: | expensive
will scratch | | Similar Products Used: | Bontrager Race Lite
Specialized Dirt Rodz | | Bike Setup: | Specialized FSR Elite, Bontrager Race Lite bar (use the reinforcers), Judy xc double crown, fox Air Vanilla R on rear. | | Bottom Line: | Once you wrap your hands around these, you won't want to go back to metal ends, regardless of the shape. The molded construction allows them to change the shape and diameter along the entire grip, and it feels like its custom made for my hands. If you like a beefy grip, buy the Braids, which also allow a nice stretch-out position if you grip them on top. The braids jr's are my choice (I used both) because of the comfortable curved shape, and the fact that they are not too short, like some ultra-lights which don't have room for all of your fingers. LP stands behind their products, and took care of me when I had a problem. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
robert
a Cross-Country Rider
from Jersey
Date Reviewed: December 26, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Round Valley | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Light, comfortable | | Bottom Line: | Light, strong, very comfortable, hold up well with repeated thrashing against trees. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
watson
a Weekend Warrior
from charlotte, nc
Date Reviewed: December 2, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Dickey Bell | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Extremely comfortable
Light weight
Durable | | Weaknesses: |
none | | Similar Products Used: |
Profile, Tomac, etc. | | Bike Setup: |
GT XCR2000, Fox FLOAT R, Marz Z3, LP DH bar | | Bottom Line: | This is quite possibly the best set of barends available. The price may look steep, but they're well worth it. All the reviews praising these ends are right on.
As to their ability to withstand abuse, they've held up better than all the alum. ends I've used. The key is to not over-tighten so that they move instead of break on impact. When I took a 30 mph digger into a rock garden from hell this past weekend, the ends just rotated up about 15 degrees and survived much better than I did.
Check out Jenson.com for sale pricing... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TDAC
a Cross-Country Rider
from Alameda, CA
Date Reviewed: December 1, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Stevens Creek Trail | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
TOTALLY ERGONOMIC | | Weaknesses: |
None so far | | Similar Products Used: |
Coda paquito (these are nice too) | | Bike Setup: |
Kestrel Rubicon SX, Atom80, Syncros riser bar, seatpost, stem, King headset, raceface crankset, Spinergy spox wheels. | | Bottom Line: | These bar ends are so form fitting to the human hand, which means easier gripping when climbing hills. Once you grab them, you'll want some - no questions. I got mine for 54.00 at JensonUSA.com. I won't say they look cool because who gives a sh*t how they look - performance is more important. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a Racer
from Raleigh
Date Reviewed: June 18, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
light, comfortable, tough | | Weaknesses: |
slippery when wet | | Similar Products Used: |
many | | Bottom Line: | These are great! They fit your hands perfectly and are just the right size to provide a couple of different hand positions without being too big. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
c simon
a Cross-Country Rider
from Houston - Texas
Date Reviewed: May 9, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Ant Hills (West Houston) | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Extremely comfortable. Extremely light weight, and great looking. These are excellent barends | | Weaknesses: |
I cannot find any at all. These are by far the best Barends on the market | | Similar Products Used: |
NYTRO(Nytex), Control Tech, Stubs, Fish Stixs Etc..... | | Bike Setup: |
Full Suspension with LP Composites 27.2 seatpost, and LP flat BE-5 Handlebar. | | Bottom Line: | These are by far the best barends on the market. I have tried several and the LP are the most comfortable, and easy to work with and climb bareends I have tried. They do cost extra but it is well worth is. If you can find these things on sale at one of the mail order shops I highly suggest getting yourself a set. You will not regret it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
SEAN C.
a Cross-Country Rider
from HOUSTON, TX
Date Reviewed: April 18, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
THE ONES W/O HIKERS! | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
GOT THE BRAIDS....ERGONOMIC SHAPE AND BENDS JUST RIGHT FOR A BIG BOY! | | Weaknesses: |
$ EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH IT BY ME. | | Similar Products Used: |
TITECS AND ICONS | | Bike Setup: |
GIANT XTC SE-1 | | Bottom Line: | SWEET | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Monster T
a Cross-Country Rider
from Orange County, CA
Date Reviewed: March 30, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Idlehour (San Gabriels) | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Comfort, Looks | | Weaknesses: |
Won't climb the hills for you | | Similar Products Used: |
Too many to mention | | Bike Setup: |
Specialized Stumpjumper w/ Marzocchi Z2 Atom Bomb | | Bottom Line: | A friend of mine told me that he just paid close to $80 for a pair of carbon fiber bar ends. I subjected him to about a week's worth of chichi and giblet smack. That ended as soon as I grabbed his LP Braids bar ends. I was sold immediately. I never gave much thought to my bar ends. For about $10 - $20, you slap some aluminum ends onto your handlebar and forget about them. Well, I have seen the light. As far as I'm concerned, there are two types of bar ends - LP Braids and all others. If you grab them, you will understand what I (and everyone else on this page) have experienced. This is THE MOST comfortable bar end in the world. I bought two pairs (one for each of my bikes) for about $60 each (from Universal Cycles). I have used them several times. I now look forward to that long and excruciating climb because I will be able to grab these bad boys and crank up the hill. I crashed HARD once so far. The bar ends just smiled. They were none the worse for wear. (My arm, on the other hand, was raw hamburger.) Unlike others below, I have actually found these to be less slippery than aluminum bar ends. You might think that $60 is too much to spend for a pair of bar ends. You would be wrong (unless you own a downhill bike). Is there a 10 chili rating? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James E. Bettone
a cross-country rider
from Seattle, Washington
Date Reviewed: March 13, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
These things are great! I have the LP Braids Barends. They are form fitting and comfortable on the long rides. They survived through several spills with only a few scratches. I reefed on them really hard daily for over a year with no problems. I ride year round, even in the cold drippy rain here and the things never get cold (like other material would). I'll shut up now. Ya gotta get them... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Fervor
a cross-country rider
from Wellington, CO USA
Date Reviewed: March 8, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the LP l-bend, black, bar ends. They are extremely comfortable and have been durable. My old handlebars bent under the bar ends before any damage occured. I also like the all-weather riding with these as they are not cold to the touch on freezing days. Look great, work great, and I actually got a good deal on a pair at the Veloswap. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a weekend warrior
from Florida
Date Reviewed: January 8, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Obscenely expensive, but very comfortable, light, and the all-black ones make a cool match with Easton CT2 Carbon fiber bars. I have whacked the crap out of them several times with only minor scratches. I definitely recommend them for any reasonably high end bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a cross-country rider
from Connecticut
Date Reviewed: October 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the short,curved. Light weight,strong, exceptionally comfortable, and look good. Simply the best! 5 jalepenos!
I have dumped my bike many times. I have more scars then these barends. What i like best though is the fit in my hands. It is a very natural fit unlike many brands which feel like a piece of rebar. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve-n-sweden
a cross-country rider
from Uppsala, Sweden
Date Reviewed: September 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Well i've had the Normal/Average size ends with kevlar for about a year now. I've had no problem with the instalation of these or bar end crimping. Although I run a normal weight bar (like 220 or so). Got them from Aardvark, a bit pricy but was wanting some quality and something ergonomic. I don't crash often but when I do these ends have gotten a few scratches but are none the worse for the wear. I rub them a bit and with the one deep gouge I've gotten I use the trick that celly suggested below and what do you know..?? it works No problem :-) .. I use them on seated climbs and when I want to change hand positions if the trail is not too difficult (wrist problem). They have a wonderful ergonomic shape. They fit your hands like bar ends should !! And because the surface is epoxy and the base is carbon fiber they are rather temperature insensitive. They don't hold the cold or heat like metal bar ends do and are wonderful to use even when it's -30oC out !!! Feel free to lick your frozen LPs with your tongue, I wouldent try that on any other part of my bike (other than grips) that's for shure !!!So overall, a extremely comfterable, durable (for non-crashers), and temperature insensitive (important for me). These are NOT chi-chi because they look awesome AND do a great job !!! I'll definately be getting a new pair for my new bike. {oh, don't forget to fill the heads of the alan bolts with wax so they don't get ripped off !!! } | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter Ryckaert
a weekend warrior
from Pittsford, NY
Date Reviewed: September 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I love the LP Braids. These look cool and are light weight. They also fit my hand very well. Have a pair on the single and tandem MTBs. These used to be too expensive, but during Sept. '98 PBS has these for $49.95. Much better pricing, so five chilis for the lower price. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Chaplar
a cross-country rider
from New Jersey
Date Reviewed: September 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
LP makes the best barends in the world. I had a pair of control tech stix bar ends and they were hevier and didn't even work as good. They handle the best climbing and they also look really good with an easton CT2 handle bar. Your are an idiot if you don't like LP's composite bar ends. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alacritas
a weekend warrior
from AuburnU
Date Reviewed: August 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I am compelled to write this review after I crashed hard two days ago, and the barends are just fine. I was going way too fast on a loose downhill section, and I buried the barend in the dirt (along with my shoulder). I'm still having a hard time moving my shoulder. I've had the braids for several months, and I've yanked on 'em hard. The clamp is wider than most and is kind to your handlebar (important when it's a 125g Ritchey). Maybe if I'd hit a tree then I could have broken a barend, but I'm pretty impressed after my last crash; I had feared the worst after I read some of the previous posts. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a cross-country rider
from Brooklyn, NY
Date Reviewed: August 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Got a set of LP Braids curved barends a few months back.I can actually GRAB them! Other barends I've used were just far too thin for my grip, so it was difficult to find comfortable hand positions and get real control. NO problem with the LP's. I prefer curved ends for the numerous hand positions and because they have less tendency to snag on things in tight conditions. Trees, pedestrians, etc.They ARE light. They look cool. And they cost a bit much, but they work GREAT. Hopefully they won't snap off as others have mentioned.A big 5 Chilis! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
nwbiker
a cross-country rider
from Issaquah, WA
Date Reviewed: July 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
A follow up to the the review below,
I had to buy new LP BE7 Bar-Ends to work with the new XTR bar end remote shifters. I really liked my team bar ends but I would rather have the remote shifters(the teams are to wide). I was looking at other bar ends and found that the LP are the coolest looking and the lighest. I saved 40 grams!!! Anyways every bar end in the LP line is great performing, with it ability to dampen small bumps. Even though the prices are steep you are getting every penny worth. Take my advice these are great! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevan Yalowitz
a cross-country rider
from Issaquah, WA
Date Reviewed: June 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These bar ends are great! THey are the best looking bar-ends avalible and are strong and VERY light. THese are a great deal for $80 (team bar-ends)
I reccomend these to anyone! If you have questions or want to see the bar ends visit www.lpcomposties.com or call them. If you order a FREE catolog you get a HUGE FREE sticker!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Curtis Durham
a weekend warrior
from Atlanta, Ga
Date Reviewed: May 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
A note on my last post. I got an email from LP today saying they made a mistake in their previous email. To replace one bar-end it costs 20 dollars plus 3 dollars for shipping and handling. It is 40 to replace both. This price is more acceptable, but carbon fiber is still expensive. 4 stars to offset my last post and to add a star for a decent replacement policy. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Curtis Durham
a weekend warrior
from Atlanta, Ga
Date Reviewed: May 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These Bar-ends are smooth looking for sure. And they are very light, however, a simple crash at the right angles will snap them off easily. The carbon fiber bar-ends are glued to the metal attachments which are stronger than the carbon weaves at the base. The result was the carbon fiber part of the bar-end just yielded and popped off of the metal part.
I admit, I got these because they looked cool. But shelling out 60 bucks for something that breaks this easily was a mistake. I read the review about the guy who got his replaced for free, but it appears they aren't doing that anymore. I emailed LP and they wanted to charge me 40 bucks for replacing ONE bar-end! What a rip. For 20 bucks more you can get a brand new PAIR. I feel that had my bar-ends been aluminum, they would still be useable. I had a pair of codas before and wrecked with them a few times. They got slightly bent out of shape but they were still usable. The LP's are trash now.
One Star for looks. One Star for weight. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ed b
a cross-country rider
from ma
Date Reviewed: April 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I found these bar ends to be extremely slippery, and totally useless. They look cool, but that's about it. If you don't wear gloves, your hands tend to slip on the surface of these, especially when you're sweating, and they become even more slippery, there are no surface knurls or anything to keep your hands from slipping. In addition, where the extention is bonded to the clamping mechanism, there is no smooth transition, so it is uncomfortable to rest your hands on the bar and edge of the clamp, which is the most common place. Maybe they can be redesigned to solve these problems, it seems like a good idea, and a good company, but I don't recommend them. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Arbysauce
a weekend warrior
from Northern VA
Date Reviewed: March 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Check the below. Crashed yesterday and broke the barend where it attaches to the clamp. It's just glued on, so any thump directly on the tip of the piece will probably break it. I have crashed many more times as well, this was the only failure. (Quick endo on a log; the bike was nearly upside down when the end broke.)Adjusting for breakage... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Arbysauce
a weekend warrior
from Northern VA
Date Reviewed: February 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
So I'm a poser and I like stuff that looks cool...big deal. These look great and have that funky shape (the g spot, as Trizzau calls them...) that adhears to the shape of your hand. ONE MAJOR NOTE: On my very first ride with these, I crashed HARD. I spilled down some brick steps and bashed my wieght and that of the bike on the barends, and, save a bit of pavement scarring, they held up fine. They had such a good grip on the bar that the stem let loose before the barends did! I think the my barend broke crowd is small after my crash... but I guess anything can fail if it's hit right. I still think they're dope.WORD! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matthew
a cross-country rider
from Eugene, OR
Date Reviewed: February 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
To be honest, I bought the LP's because they looked so cool. But, it turns out that I really like the ergonomic shape. I haven't crashed really hard with these yet, but everyone else seems to think they are very durable. One thing I don't like is that they aren't very grippy, but the fact that they look so damned cool makes up for that. Five chilis. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robbie Beauchamp
a racer
from Hood River, OR
Date Reviewed: February 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a pair of LP Braids, they work great, but when I fliped my bike it scraped the top tips of the bar ends. It pisted me off, but other then that they are great. They are very comfortable. They are kinda spendy but if you have $60 or know a dealer how gives you deals than go out and buy a pair. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
justin
a cross-country rider
from indiana
Date Reviewed: December 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
GREAT BARENDS!!i used to have a pair of DEAN TI ends, however i got the LP BE7's just because they are shorter, and hell, they look SO MUCHO BETTERO!!get em, and they are worth every penny | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
nick
a cross-country rider
from oradell, nj
Date Reviewed: November 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Tough, I've bashed trees and rocks with them and they keep on ticking. Very comfortable and oh so cool looking. You can never have too much carbon on your bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lawrence P.
a
from San Diego
Date Reviewed: November 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've used the straight, 1 diameter LP barends for about 5mos. The clamp is pretty wide, so it takes up some space on the bar; but I figure its less likely to bend or crush the bar. Their wide diameter is comfortable. Have crashed several times on the bar ends and so far the only result is scratches. I rarely think of them - that's high praise for a product, so 5 chilis for now. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Arch
a weekend warrior
from Lemoore
Date Reviewed: November 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
One last review. I wrote to LP and they're going to replace the busted bar end. In fact - this is what they had to say: Sorry to hear you that your bar-end broke.In our failure testing, when we've tried to measures the force necessary to break a set of Braids bar-ends compared to an aluminum ones we've found that in every case our composite bar-end out lasts the others (when comparing bar-ends of the same length).
The Aluminum one's bent, crushed or broke before our Braids bar-ends finally distorted out of round at the base, and broke the bond between the carbon and the aluminum clamp. This showed as a white area of shattered cloth and resin right where the clamp starts and took a serious amount of force. Is that what your bar end looks like now? >While I guess it is possible to have this happen from just tipping over from a dead stop, you'd have to have the bar-end hit a rock just right, and have all of your weight on the bars at impact. By the way, yours is only the forth set of broken Braids we've heard about, ever. And we've shipped thousands.In any case, we'll be happy to replace your broken bar-end. Just send the broken one back to us and enclose $6.00 to cover return freight and we'll send you a replacement. Than |
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$ 70.00
