Description:The original. One-piece design, cold-forged aluminum construction for sheer strength. Offset clamps maximize gripping surface and increase leverage for power in sprints and climbs.
Submitted by
Vivisect_VI
a Cross Country Rider
from Chicago IL. Date Reviewed: August 8, 2008
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$16.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Light, price, more hand positions for longer flat rides, clamp design compatible with carbon bars according to Easton. The flat black peen finish dont feel slippery when they get wet and look nice.
Weaknesses:
They get scraped up easy but they are aluminum, though some rough gouges on them can make them less comfortable. If your bike fall over either these or your handle bars may likely get bent, or both, Though this will likely happen with any bar ends.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized bar ends, lots of other cheap brands over the years.
Bike Setup:
06' Mongoose Teocali Comp
Bottom Line:
They are a good set of bar ends and for the what they offer in lightness and clamp force they are a great buy for under $20.00. The only problem I've had was my bike fell over in my living room and the bar end bent inward like 3-4mm and my handle bars bent back 3-4mm, threw every thing out of wack when trying to align, bar ends, handle bars, stem. Landing on the top curve of any bar end though probably adds enough leverage to do this. I took of 1 chily on over all rating because they get deep gouges really easily and if it happens in just the right spot they are not as comfortable.
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Submitted by
Dan
a Cross Country Rider
from Ithaca, NY Date Reviewed: February 10, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$12.00
Purchased At:
nashbar
Strengths:
Light weight, multiple hand positions, nice finish, look cool.
Weaknesses:
I found that they sometimes slipped when hammering up a steep climb unless they were so tight that they slightly bent my bar (A Richey Pro-Light), and I only weigh 125 lbs.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Custom built Haro Escape 8.2 (GREAT frame)
Bottom Line:
While the bent bar wasn't the greatest, It was very minor, and didn't really matter. Other than that these bar ends are great. I wouldn't use them on a carbon bar though. Probably not the best for really big riders either. Still, they are cheap and stiff. I'd reccomend 'em.
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Submitted by
Joe G
a Weekend Warrior
from Elk Grove,CA Date Reviewed: May 19, 2002
Favorite Trail:
The big field
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$13.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
Light, good clamping force,(ie,do not rotate) standard 5 mm fasteners. Excellent fit and finish.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
'01 Trek 6500
Bottom Line:
The mark of a good product is when it is invisible until you need it. Recommended.
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