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Submitted by
Rob
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary, AB, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 29, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Rickards Pass | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$12.00 | | Strengths: | Well the plastic ones were comfortable for the 1 week they lasted.
Customer service sent me some new aluminum ones with only one email so I'd say the customer service is very good. That being said I did buy the originals and they did break right away, the right thing for them to do is send out a functional set.
The plastic ones I bought because they were light. The aluminum ones I haven't installed yet but they aren't that light. The design is comfortable so I'll probably put them on my commuter. | | Weaknesses: | The plastic ones are too weak for mountain biking. Period.
The aluminum ones seem a little heavy. | | Similar Products Used: | Regular old bar ends on my old bike (before it got swiped.) I liked those bar ends :( | | Bike Setup: | GF HiFi Deluxe | | Bottom Line: | Hmmmmm....
Thanks Serfas for the customer service.
Only get the aluminum ones and for those compare weight with normal bar ends. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stefan Grotegut
a Cross Country Rider
from Basel, Switzerland
Date Reviewed: August 6, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Gempen | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | VeloPlus | | Strengths: | Extremely light, look cool - especially on riser bars, very helpful during riding (excellent for hand position change), inexpensive | | Weaknesses: | maybe too much plastic, wouldn't fix them to a composite bar | | Similar Products Used: | old school bar ends | | Bike Setup: | Giant NRS 1 w/ Rock Shox Reba | | Bottom Line: | I changed my flat bar to a rizer bar and then wasn't sure whether to put bar ends or not. Eventually I found these inexpensive bar ends, which still looked good at a rizer bar plus they had a very nice form and grip.
With two good allen wrenches I had no problems installing them (bike tools did not work), but had to tight them really hard (that's why I would probably not use them with a composite bar, although it would make a perfect match in terms of weight). I used them over two years and had never a problem with them even though I fell on some trails. Now, very awkwardly, the bike fell - when it was standing - on one of them and it easily broke...
I think I will try the aluminum version now and hope that they last longer.
I think they are great and maybe more for cross-country racers than extreme trail riders where the bike might fell more often (although I had no problems when falling at higher speeds!)
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Submitted by
sung moon
a Weekend Warrior
from slc,ut
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | light weight, very comfy and good control | | Weaknesses: | broke two sets in three month. | | Similar Products Used: | ritchey wcs, control system, XLC, | | Bottom Line: | This is good product when you try them on trail for the first time. Very light, good control, not exensive, and comfortable.
However, it won't last long. It'll break if you turn screw too tight, otherwise it's lose.
And it'll break when your bike fall sideways.
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Submitted by
Douglas Ling
a Cross Country Rider
from State College, PA, U.S,
Date Reviewed: April 24, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Rothrock Forest | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | Mt. Nittany Wheelworks | | Strengths: | Low Profile; Light weight; cofortable | | Weaknesses: | stripped the threads on one of the grips. | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher Xcaliber | | Bottom Line: | As a cross country rider, I love them. They are light weight and extremely comfortable on the climbs and level, smooth tracks. They are great to change up your hand position and relax your grip. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick
a Weekend Warrior
from Kapiti, New Zealand
Date Reviewed: December 24, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Mungatuks | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$28.00 | | Purchased At: | On yer bike | | Strengths: | Very comfortable! Great for cruising, great for climbing. Feels more natural than normal bars. Great non-slip rubber. Strong as heck. Protects shifters, computers when you tip the bike upside down. | | Weaknesses: | None that ive come across, other than the install - you have to slide the brakes, shifters and grips across. But this is usual for adding bar ends!
Expensive (at least twice the price of all other bar ends on the shelf) | | Similar Products Used: | flat handlebar | | Bike Setup: | 06 Avanti Lightning; 05 Specialized hardrock | | Bottom Line: | Awesome for XC. Ive purchased these for both of my bikes. By carefully tightening the allen bolts i have had no problem with the threads.
Very solid feeling and great fun to ride on. I use them all the time, wether out of the saddle or in it. Extremely natural feeling and comfortable.
Highly reccommended for XC! Just expensive, thats all. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jonowee
a Weekend Warrior
from Perth, WA, Australia
Date Reviewed: October 5, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$18.00 | | Purchased At: | AUD$23 at TBE Willetton | | Strengths: | Review for the new and current Stabilizer-AL model
- Should be stronger than the old plastic ones. Feels like it anyway.
- Ergonomic (works for me, maybe not for some)
- Pretty light
- I've been riding without gloves since using these, more stability on the climbs and flats (don't have to hold the grips as tight)
- Low profile | | Weaknesses: | - Shape might freak some out.
- The Kraton grips gloves instead of the more 'slippery' metal bar ends and combined with the different hand position and gloves, so on some climbs to could induce some chafing within the glove.
Blame the gloves, they're not the most comfy glove I've used.
- Riding gloveless leaves black Kraton marks on my hands. | | Similar Products Used: | Placing hands in a similar position as these barends.
- Titec Shorties | | Bottom Line: | It's a barend.
Might work for you, might not, that will affect your rating of these product. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan
a Racer
from San Anselmo, CA
Date Reviewed: July 16, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Rock Springs / Rocky Ridge | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | Sunshine bikes | | Strengths: | Aluminum = Strong enough for bar ends | | Weaknesses: | what the last guy said about making them specific for each side ... it doesn't really bother me though ... they did that so they would only have to make one peice over and over, not concentrate on making two different kinds for each package. | | Similar Products Used: | I looked into the cane creek ones (too expensive) and the singletrack solutions (too weak) | | Bike Setup: | 2004 C-dale Scalpel 2000 - basically, a full susser with XT and a lefty fork. | | Bottom Line: | The aluminum version of these bar ends seem flawless. It's really easy to tighten these up without stripping the lining for the screw (like other people were complaining about with the plastic version). They're low profile and can't really hook onto trees or branches. I might consider taking them off before a technical trail since you won't be using them on the trail and they might break if you take a really nasty fall, but highly doubtful. I think your bones will break on a fall before these bar ends do.
Although I'm an XC racer, I'm more of a sprinter than a climber, but these put my arms in a more comfy position. Which makes it a bit easier to concentrate on pushing my self harder than where I should put my hands. Pretty fun to hammer up a small rocky climb with these too.
They cost just as much as the singletrack solution bar ends, 20 times more durable then them. And they're half as much as the cane creek ones while still looking and feeling just as good. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mo
a Weekend Warrior
from NY, NY
Date Reviewed: July 12, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$18.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Hand positioning, strong, and inexpensive. | | Weaknesses: | They should be made right and left specific, so the mounting nut doesn't hit you palm. | | Similar Products Used: | Profile bar ends | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale F400 | | Bottom Line: | I bought the aluminum version, and have not had any problems with durability. They mounted easily, and I have adjusted them more than once (no problems with the mounting screws). I took a hard fall on concrete, and the bar end was the first part of the bike to hit the ground. When I got up I was certain that I had destroyed the bar end (and/or handle bar), but it was fine minus some scraps and dings.
These bar ends climb as well as, and control better that traditional bar ends.
I was contemplating buying the Crane Creek Ergo bar ends, but bought the Serfas instead due to them being priced so much lower. I've been happy with my choice. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric Bacon
a Cross Country Rider
from Truckee, CA
Date Reviewed: June 10, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Hole in the ground | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$13.00 | | Purchased At: | Pacos | | Strengths: | Lightweight, minimalist, look good. | | Weaknesses: | Mounting screw stripped out during installation. | | Bike Setup: | Kona Explosif more or less stock | | Bottom Line: | I had the same problem as all the other reviewers with the plastic bar ends. I contacted serfas customer service and they sent me the new aluminum bar ends, no questions asked. Excellent customer service. No problems with the new aluminum bar ends. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric B.
a Cross Country Rider
from Truckee, CA
Date Reviewed: June 9, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Hole in the Ground | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$12.00 | | Purchased At: | Pacos | | Strengths: | Lightweight | | Weaknesses: | Mounting screw stripped on installation | | Bike Setup: | Kona Explosif | | Bottom Line: | Same experience as all the others, but i will say that serfas has excellent customer service. i e-mailed them with the problem and they sent me a new set of the new aluminum bar ends, no questions asked. The aluminum bar ends are a lot heavier than the plastic, but hopefully they will last longer. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan
a Weekend Warrior
from Sacramento, CA
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$9.00 | | Purchased At: | REI | | Strengths: | lightweight! | | Weaknesses: | These things are a joke! I could not even take them out for one ride. Just like everyone said, they strip. The 3mm allen was sloppy from the get go and then when you tighten them, BAM--- STRIPED. I'm sorry I didn't read the reviews first. Oh well, $10 bucks down the tubes. I will probably spend more at home depot tring to find new hadware that will hold up to more then 1 ft pound of tourque! | | Similar Products Used: | Profile design "stubbies" | | Bike Setup: | 04' Cannondale Jekyll 800 | | Bottom Line: | Do not buy, unless you like bar ends that are not tight! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben Smith
a Weekend Warrior
from Augusta, GA
Date Reviewed: May 9, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Augusta Canal | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Purchased At: | The Hub | | Strengths: | Nothing. I couldn't even get them on before they broke. First the screw stripped and then the plastic body of it broke in two when I tried pushing it on. Do not waste your money. | | Weaknesses: | Everything about them is weak. | | Bottom Line: | DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim
a Cross Country Rider
from Salt Lake
Date Reviewed: April 26, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$12.00 | | Purchased At: | Wild Rose | | Strengths: | Light Weight | | Weaknesses: | Poor mounting hardware | | Similar Products Used: | Control Tech Team Issue | | Bike Setup: | Kona King Kikapu 2004 | | Bottom Line: | Stripped mounting bolt on two different pairs before riding. Can't believe with all the posts on this issue they haven't fixed or recalled the product. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$10.00 | | Strengths: | Light weight, rubber grips, look | | Weaknesses: | Mounting screw strips easily | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale F600 | | Bottom Line: | Don't move them once you mount them because the mount screws will strip and you'll never be able to change the position again. I got the plastic ones, they look and work fine, if the aluminum ones have the same screw mountain mechanism them I think you should pass on them. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Clara
Date Reviewed: April 12, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Purchased At: | Calmar | | Strengths: | Light and minimalist. | | Weaknesses: | Broke easily. A total pain to put on. | | Similar Products Used: | old school bar ends | | Bike Setup: | Easton carbon 70 bars | | Bottom Line: | I want to write serfas hate mail. I can deal with them being weak since they are so light and do what they are suppose to do if you don't fall on them (i'd rather they broke instead of hurting the bar). However, they need to make the bar hole bigger or the screws longer so they are easier to put on. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew
a Weekend Warrior
from Kesyone, SD
Date Reviewed: April 1, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | the ones that i build | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$13.00 | | Purchased At: | rushmore bicycles | | Strengths: | um, let's see, comfy | | Weaknesses: | they break like toothpicks | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bottom Line: | these things are crap, maybe aluminum are better, can't be worse. after i bought i tried to put em on my bars, but they were not quite big enough, so i had to shave off some the plastic on the inside of the mounting area. then the screw on one of em stripped out right away. after all that i finally got hoem and went for a ride. right away i took a crash at a low speed and teh bar end was in 2 peices. get aluminum bar ends, plastic is for sidewalk riders. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sam Fehrenbach
a Racer
from Minneapolis, Mn
Date Reviewed: February 17, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$7.00 | | Purchased At: | Hostel Shoppe | | Strengths: | Light, minimalist, have rubber grippies, almost free (for one pair). | | Weaknesses: | They'll break if you whack em right, so buy more than one pair at a time. It'll be just like buying one pair of normal barends. | | Bike Setup: | GT iDrive, Syncros Bar and Stem | | Bottom Line: | Yes, these break easily... I'm on my third pair. But I love them. I chose them because A) I didn't want the full length dorky extensions B) they are loads cheaper than Cane Creek Ergos and C) the STS ones don't have rubber on the edges.
They've actually broken more on less violent, slow speed falls when the end of the handlebar is the first to hit the ground. And I fall alot, they have survived some nasty wrecks.
So buy several pairs if you want really awsome barends, or don't if you frequently fall going 2mph. Not that there's anything wrong with that. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
arnys_army
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle, Washington USA
Date Reviewed: February 6, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | St. Edwards Park | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | Gregg's Cycles | | Strengths: | I got the aluminum version:
http://www.serfas.com/grips_plus/grips_plus_09.html
OH, THEY'RE SO CUTE! | | Weaknesses: | Left and right bar ends are identical parts, but they should be mirror-image parts instead. When the right bar end is mounted, the silver steel 4mm allen mounting bolt locates on the top side, where it protrudes slightly (and unsightly) against your palm.
I also got the Serfas Standard Connectors grips, and they slip - so I had to experiment with several adhesives to glue them down. So, the bar ends also came off and back on a few times. On the last installation I torqued the mounting bolt and stripped out the soft aluminum threading on the bar end.
:-o
| | Bike Setup: | Litespeed Lookout Mountain w/Tomac handlebars | | Bottom Line: | To save the part (and avoid returns flak from Serfas/Gregg's Cycles) I drilled thru the bar end and counter-sunk a steel hex nut to snag the mounting bolt.
The Bottom Line?
OH, THEY'RE SO CUTE!
(Sigh.)
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Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Waterdown, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: November 21, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Dundas valley trails | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Strengths: | Excellent customer service
Get the aluminum bar-ends...the plastic ones are questionable at best.
| | Weaknesses: | Plastic bar ends have a problem with the screws...they get stripped very easily during installation rendering the bar-ends useless | | Similar Products Used: | profile bar ends | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Scalpel 800, Trek 8500 | | Bottom Line: | I was looking for a "low profile" bar-end that wouldn't get caught on vegetation or other riders on narrow singletrack so I purchased the plastic bar ends. I promptly stripped the weak bolts that came with the ends and they sat unused in my spare parts bin. I emailed Serfas explaining the problem and they sent responded and shipped a new set of aluminum bar ends free of charge. These have proven durable, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing...kudos to Serfas for exemplary customer service. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy
a
from Boston, MA
Date Reviewed: September 9, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | Helen's Cycles | | Strengths: | Inexpensive (great value), nice design | | Weaknesses: | Not as comfortable as the Cane Creek Ergo Control | | Similar Products Used: | Cane Creek Ergo Control, Serfas Stabilizers (plastic) | | Bottom Line: | This review compares the Serfas Stabilizers (Aluminum, not plastic) and another popular bar end, the Cane Creek Ergo Control. I've owned and used both - well, actually all three if you include the plastic version.
Both models offer a superior hand position, balance, and the ability to steer with your palms without using your fingers to grip. If you've never used this type of bar end (with 1/3 below the bar) you should try it: you'll probably never go back. The Cane Creek model is more comfortable, but heavier. The Serfas ALUMINUM model is not quite as comfortable, but it's much lighter and is an excellent value. I would avoid the PLASTIC Serfas Stabilizers unless you are true minimalist and a "weight Nazi." I used the plastic version for two years before they broke. Pay the extra five bucks and get the aluminum. You'll be happier in the long run, trust me.
Another point worth mentioning: Serfas has excellent customer service. I sent them an angry email complaining about the flimsiness of their plastic version (just to vent, not really expecting any action on their part.) They responded within a few hours and offered to replace my broken plastic bar ends with a brand-new pair of aluminum ones, without a receipt or the original packaging! For that alone, I think the Serfas is worth considering and supporting. Although they were the original innovator in this area, they haven't been content to rest on their laurels. Instead, they responded to their customers' needs by coming out with an aluminum version.
Value: the Serfas Aluminum Stabilizers are a better deal than Cane Creek. Period.
Overall: I'll give the Serfas Aluminum Stabilizers 5 chilis to balance out all of the negative reviews of the plastic version. They really should separate these two products (plastic vs. Al) since they are very different. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Doug Gangi
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenix, AZ
Date Reviewed: September 8, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Purchased At: | REI | | Strengths: | Very lightweight, comfortable grip, small form factor keeps them out of the way, cheap | | Weaknesses: | Plastic - they break easily | | Similar Products Used: | Onza | | Bike Setup: | Trek 8000 hardtail | | Bottom Line: | These are very comfortable, lightweight, and cheap bar ends. Unfortunately, they cannot take a good hit before breaking in half. I have had 2 good wipeouts on my bike and smashed the bar ends. After my first incident I bought another pair and kept the "good" one just in case. My next wipeout broke the opposite bar end so I was able to put the old one back on without have to buy yet another pair. These bar ends are very comfortable and work well, but because they break so easily I rate them 3 chilis on the overall rating (5 for value since they are dirt cheap).
BUT - when I was last at REI I noticed that Serfas no longer makes these out of plastic. They now have an aluminum body with the same grip material and overall shape. Building these bar ends out of metal will certainly make them more durable. And the weight isn't much different...nor is the price (still around $15). Based on this design change, I am going to give these 4 chilis. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
MARIO JAVIER
a Weekend Warrior
from OAKVILLE
Date Reviewed: September 2, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Kelso Conservation | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | Spokes and Slopes | | Strengths: | Low profile
price | | Weaknesses: | Hardware supplied | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Joshua X-0 with Bontrager crow bar. | | Bottom Line: | The bolts that was supplied with this bar ends stripped very easily. I ended up buying a stainless steel 8/32 nuts and 1-1/2" bolts from Home Depot for less than $2. The barends now works flawlessly.
I recommend this to everyone even though the hardware is not adequate. If you are going to buy this, make sure you buy the nuts and bolts from HD before installing this because you will be frustrated at the end. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michelle Hunt
a Cross Country Rider
from Brandon, MS USA
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Little Colorado | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$12.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay | | Strengths: | None | | Weaknesses: | The bar ends (bolts) stripped when we attempted to install them. A ridiculously weak product. I didn't even get to use them once! | | Bike Setup: | Specialized FSR-Pro | | Bottom Line: | Don't buy them. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pat
a Cross Country Rider
from St. Croix Valley, MN
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$19.00 | | Purchased At: | Penn Cycle | | Strengths: | None that I can think of, well lets see, they're a nice color and the rubber compound feels grippy. | | Weaknesses: | Installation is impossible. It should be a 5 minute job but I worked on it for an hour and never get one of them on. I followed their instructions and, long story short, I stripped the threads on the right one. This was after I shaved off a bit of the inside diameter of the bar end because it was way too small for the handlebar. Nice engineering. | | Similar Products Used: | None, but I'm shopping for a different brand now. | | Bike Setup: | Kona Kula, SID | | Bottom Line: | Do not buy this bar end. I can't believe they can sell such a defective product. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jensen
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 14, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Any | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$14.00 | | Purchased At: | Cyclepath | | Strengths: | Feather light. Cool looking. | | Weaknesses: | Weak material. No toe-in angle. | | Similar Products Used: | Brodie Love Handles, Giant bar ends, MEC alloy bar ends. | | Bike Setup: | Sugar 3+ with mods. | | Bottom Line: | Broke the right side when I fell over doing a 1 mph right turn hop up onto a sidewalk with a retaining wall. Really funny! Wish I had the video.
They should have used HDPE, polycarbonate or something stronger than the ABS I'm guessing these are made of. I would have paid triple for something in forged or CNC aluminum.
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Submitted by
mokomoko
a Racer
from san francisco
Date Reviewed: April 3, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$11.00 | | Purchased At: | copeland sports | | Strengths: | very light, mininal profile, good ergonomics(at least for a 18yr old XC racer)....cheap to replace too | | Weaknesses: | the mounting bolts (2 3mm hex on each side) is weak, i stripped 'em on my installation even i was warn by my pals and i did take extra precautions during the installation. second, it's a bit tight on my easton ct-2 bars.. so be careful.... then it's the size of the barend itself... it is not big by any means and was designed for lightweight rather than comfort, so it would be a bit funny the first time you try them on.. just have to get use to that new "feel" | | Similar Products Used: | titec<< they are great but heavier and a lot bigger | | Bike Setup: | 2002 specialized FSR XC pro, SID SL, XT + XTR stuff, titec stem, easton ct2 carbon bars, dkg seat collar, michelin comp s 1.95 tires... thinking of getting the new '03 XTR cranksets....yummy | | Bottom Line: | i like them. while it is not the most comfortable barends... it is not bad and they are just sooo light and grippier than the one made by singletrack solutions...while some says the don't last, i had a few race crash (billycross at lake sonoma, pretty nasty stuff that even the pro had a hard time racing there)my barends, to my suprise, is still in one piece after the race<< only minor scratches... even if i did broke one.. they are cheap (11 bucks!) enough to replace whether than other barends out there. as a XC racer, they're great. they're great | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a
from Dallas, TX USA
Date Reviewed: January 22, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$14.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Compact, light, not expensive. | | Weaknesses: | Installation. My experience was like a previous reviewer's. The fastener is not long enough if you try to install it according to the instructions. I ended up using a rasp (since it is plastic..) to increase the inside diameter. Even then, I had to start the bolt thread then force the stabilizer over the end of the bar. Because of that, I doubt there are as many bolt threads holding it on as there should be, causing failures elsewhere. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bottom Line: | I turned to bar ends as another hand location that keeps my wrists from getting sore. |
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