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Submitted by
tim b
a
from bristol
Date Reviewed: August 17, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | amazin allround, and strong as anythin, they inspire you with a bit more confidence and theres no flex atall! giving a little bit of extra responsiveness at high speed | | Weaknesses: | 0 | | Similar Products Used: | truvativ | | Bike Setup: | kona stab | | Bottom Line: | amazin bars at an amazin price, they realy help ur riding at all levels | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tomas
a Cross Country Rider
from Haslett, MI, USA
Date Reviewed: May 22, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | Price Point | | Strengths: | Length and strength | | Weaknesses: | Haven't found it yet. | | Similar Products Used: | Riser bar that came with my Kona. | | Bike Setup: | Kona | | Bottom Line: | I love this bar. Stability is great. My track stands have improved and stability off jumps is superb. Downhills are wonderful with this bar. Excellent on very, steep technical climbs like those next to a drop off. Can't wait to use these in the North Shore style stuff we have at Burchfield. The extra width is great for Trials work like lurches, etc. High power over foot high logs is a breeze because of control you get with these wider bars. You confidence level shoots straight up attacking those big logs. Love em and happy to be using them for this season. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Grant Jackson
a Racer
from Jo-burg
Date Reviewed: July 26, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | with bike | | Strengths: | looks good. turns front wheel | | Weaknesses: | makes me go too fast on down hills | | Similar Products Used: | flat bar | | Bike Setup: | Giant atx 880 full xt | | Bottom Line: | aimed at the downhiller and rec rider rather than XC rider | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alex
a Downhiller
from Montreal Quebec
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Bomerang at Bromont | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Martin Swiss | | Strengths: | This bar is a peice of S H I T | | Weaknesses: | I snaped the bar in half of a stair gap | | Similar Products Used: | Pro Taper | | Bike Setup: | 2000 Balfa BB7 w/99' boxxer,XTR Cranks Mavic D321 Disc Purple Hayes | | Bottom Line: | This bar absolutely sucks cause I snaped it droping a seven foot drop onto a set of stairs | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
rob valentine
a Downhiller
from banbury uk
Date Reviewed: September 19, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | 's a secret | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | broadribbs | | Strengths: | nice shape rise (2.5 inches) only 30 quid not dollars. strong, levers and shifters won't rotate | | Weaknesses: | bar is an ickle (small) bit too wide (the diameter not length) so getting a shimano dx v brake lever on requires a scewdriver to make the hole that clamps on to the bar wider, as for a hope sport lever, that requird a 6mm allen key lever. as a result it is all scrathced underneath | | Similar Products Used: | spesh flat, orange super cross | | Bike Setup: | orange airo dx front v brake hope open 2 with sport lever at the rear yeti speed grips stxrc 8 speed shifter pod. | | Bottom Line: | awesome bar strong, wide for loads of leverage, got 5year warenty on a 30 quid bar?? go buy now | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam
a
from Shrewsbury
Date Reviewed: September 6, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | the funky singletrack at Nesscliffe | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Wide(ish) Generally good. | | Weaknesses: | Bent on jumping a rigid trials bike into a ten foot set of steps. (Kinda reduced the rise by an inch or so) | | Similar Products Used: | double walls | | Bike Setup: | pashley trials thing | | Bottom Line: | big, hard, good, the warranty replacement pair are going on the XC bike though. Buy them if you don't want double walls for some obscure reason | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hadrian Eiros
a Downhiller
from Meira, Lugo, Spain
Date Reviewed: July 25, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | This is one of the few downhill bars that hasn´t snnaped or even bended after the first few months. It gives you excelent control over your bike through the tuffest terrain. | | Weaknesses: | It has a few scratches so if you want a bar to show off keep it clean and shinny. | | Bottom Line: | Strong and durable. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from England
Date Reviewed: October 16, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
any trials | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
I've done all sorts of drop-offs with Azonic double-wall risers up to 20 foot and they aren't showing any sign of bending | | Weaknesses: |
none | | Similar Products Used: |
planet-X bars, snapped after two weeks | | Bike Setup: |
Azonic DS-1,rigid, Magura Quick silvers, Tioga factory 2.30 tyres, XTR hubs,cassette,and rear mech, Mavic rims,Odysey tripple traps | | Bottom Line: | I would have do try hard to break these and I would probably break my back as well | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sovann
a Weekend Warrior
from Adelaide, Australia
Date Reviewed: August 18, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
This review is for the Azonic Pyramid risers!!!Stiff, tough, wide, look cool, sweep feels just right. | | Weaknesses: |
the edge bit means that you can't move your controls in very far, but this isn't a problem for me beacuse i run short avid levers.
outer bit scratches easily, but who care?
also, a bit too expensive. | | Similar Products Used: |
club roost riser, kore torsion bar, pazzazz riser | | Bike Setup: |
kona munimula | | Bottom Line: | Excellent bars. I've crashed them into big rocks many times, and the only damage has been a bit of scratched off paint.
If you use discs or maguras, which usually have long levers, these bars probably wouldn't be a good idea cos you can't run your levers very far in, due to the edge bit. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shawn
a Racer
from Durango, Co.
Date Reviewed: June 9, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Mine | | Duration Product Used: |
tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: |
They were the first riser on the market | | Weaknesses: |
Color - the red turns pink and the black scratchs and makes your bike look used and abused. | | Similar Products Used: |
All | | Bike Setup: |
Intense
Specialized | | Bottom Line: | It looks like the last 5 reviews were written by the same person, so I felt I should give a real review. No bars are as great as these 5 guys(or 1guy) are saying. The Azonic bars I tested are too stiff(bars need to flex for better control), and the colors are a major problem(as noted above). A bar is a bar but I would suggest ones with more flex and better finish. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben
a Cross-Country Rider
from Colchester, England
Date Reviewed: June 1, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
All of em | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Strong, brilliant control and just perfect bars really. | | Weaknesses: |
None. | | Similar Products Used: |
X-Lite G-Force and other crappy straight bars. | | Bike Setup: |
Hardtail with rigid forks. | | Bottom Line: | Bloody brilliant, don't miss out, buy yours today!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shock
a Downhiller
from Missouri
Date Reviewed: April 3, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Strong, nice color, 5 year warranty | | Weaknesses: |
None | | Similar Products Used: |
Pro File DH bars | | Bottom Line: | Very good DH bars, no FLEX. They are also good for trials, and slalom riding too. Much better than the Pro Files I had. Five chilies for there strength, color, and there long waranty. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
SU MAN CHU
a Weekend Warrior
from NYC
Date Reviewed: April 3, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Strong bar that looks good as well. Improved my control a great deal. | | Weaknesses: |
I don't know. | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized handle bar. | | Bike Setup: |
Hardrock A1
JETT XC
Azonic DH | | Bottom Line: | This is my first riser bar and I love it. Looks great and gives me much more control than
my old set of flat handle bars. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave..
a Downhiller
from Jersey
Date Reviewed: March 17, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Sorrel wood | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
This bar is strong, has a great sweep and width and looks superb. | | Weaknesses: |
The black scratches a bit but nothing noticable. | | Similar Products Used: |
X-Lite G-Force and a whole bunch of crap straight bars. | | Bike Setup: |
Scott Tacana with Manitou X-Vert E and other good upgrades for Dual slalom. | | Bottom Line: | This bar ROCKS. It's mental. And that is the truth.
P.S Buy one now.Go on then. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
MrYuck
a cross-country rider
from Kansas
Date Reviewed: March 8, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Other than the fact it scratches easily, It's a good bar, hell of a lot stronger
than the crap Kore, and Coda, is trying to peddle as handle bars, this bar has taken a lot of abuse over alot of miles, and that's with 250lbs leaning on it.
When it comes time for another bar, it will be another Azonic. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Will Holden
a racer
from Spokane, WA
Date Reviewed: February 26, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
These things are total crap. I have been riding Control Tech bars for years without any trouble. Two months was all it took to bend these weak 1 pound wonders. Stay away from Azonic. Unfortunatly I can not give it negative ratings so a 1 star it is. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Masaki
a downhiller
from Boulder, Colo
Date Reviewed: January 21, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Of course this downhill bar is nicer than flat ones as long as you're not way too into XC racing, yet I don't understand why it has to be this slippy on surface. If you are the one who don't want to use glue on grips, I'd recommend Answer bars. Thicker, stiffer and tougher. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
J.J. Carlson
a downhiller
from Vancouver Canada
Date Reviewed: January 21, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I use a Azonic Double wall DH bar. It is very stiff and resists flex. I bought a silver one bacause if you even look at the black one, it will scratch.
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Keith
a cross-country rider
from Burnaby
Date Reviewed: January 20, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
My friend made me put them on my bike, at first a wasn't happy about that, but now that I've been riding with them I wouldn't go back to a straight bar. The handling is way better and Azonic's bar is just awesome! Five Flamin' Chili's to them!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Patti
a racer
from Chatsworth, California
Date Reviewed: January 4, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
My husband purchased the downhill bars for me for X-Mas. He said his friend at O'neal sold them to him at cost. I don't know what a great deal is on these bars but my husband paid $10. I ride a specialized and these Azonic bars don't seem much different then my stock Specialized bars, but what do I know. The Azonic bars a suppose to be killer, so I am leaving them on my bike and I think everyone should buy them. My husband wanted me to say hi and thanks to steven that wrote the review on July 1998. Hi and Thanks!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
doug
a weekend warrior
from Santa Cruz
Date Reviewed: December 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i purchased these bars because of the 5 year warrantee. This however was the only thing impressive about them. They are heavy. They flex like a bar half the weight. They scratch too easy. They are over-priced. Buy Easton or answer bars(one in the same bar). They are half the weight and stiffer than azonics with a crossbar. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jesse
a downhiller
from California
Date Reviewed: November 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These bars rule there is so question about is there is no better bar and I've tried them all. I got mine for 30 bucks and for that prive I give them 10 CHILES. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
coool Rider
a weekend warrior
from foool
Date Reviewed: September 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
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Submitted by
Kevin S
a
from Venice, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: July 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've got the newest ones, the PDW with the terraced diameter, laser etched logo, and black anodized finish. Here's what I like about them:They have more upsweep than any other handlebar on the market, a killer feature that makes other bars feel all wrong once you've tried it. The double diameter keeps the bar fat all the way to the brake levers instead of tapering down to the standard diameter. I don't know what that does for strength but it look fantastic, much better than other riser's. The finish is durable and the grip surface is treated to keep the grips in place. I don't normally care about endorsements but I've seen Missy Giove race before-- no way will this thing ever break with me at the helm.The downside is that the diameter step limits how narrow you can cut it down. There's no way to make one of these into a 22 bar. Mine are cut to 24.5 which works fine here in California, where the trees have the courtesy to not crowd each other too much. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a cross-country rider
from TX
Date Reviewed: June 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got downhill bar so I could have a little more control. Where I ride it is very rocky and the extra control is great. The bar is wonderful. I have had no problems at all and they don't seem to have any flex. I am a light rider however. Is it me or do the last few reviews look like they have been done by the same person? It's probably someone trying to lower the overall score of these great bars. There is one shortcoming for the bar and that is the fact that it certainly does scratch easily, but it's almost impossible to truly ride a mountain bike without getting scratchs. It's really no big deal. A truly great bar | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ian
a weekend warrior
from Germany
Date Reviewed: June 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Because these bars tested so badly with Mountain Bike Magazine Germany I would never buy them. Also I don't understand the new fat Pyramid bar witch doesnt let you move the levers in so far as you want. Pretty stupid idea I think. I use the Answer bar and it has lasted me a long time, very good bar. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Owen
a downhiller
from Bromont, Quebec
Date Reviewed: May 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have to agree with Rick, these bars don't seem to be on the same level as some of the other brands. They scratch really easily and they are expensive. I much perfer the Answer Alumilite bars they seem stronger and are a little cheaper. And the Answer bar is certainly stiffer if that is what you like. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tracy
a racer
from Durango, CO
Date Reviewed: May 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I wholeheartedly agree with Rick...These bars SUCK. Not only can I scratch them with my fingernail, but SO FAR I HAVE BROKEN TWO OF THEM!!!! My friends and I are all using the new Answer Pro Taper Riser bars. If you want a bar that rules...GET THE ANSWER BAR!!! If you don't believe me just look at what bar Shaun Palmer and Tomac are using. These guys have more money than God so they can afford to choose the best bar not choose the company who pays the most. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Egan Olanie
a downhiller
from Bainbridge IS
Date Reviewed: April 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
this bar is great. I like it because it is fairly wide and strong. I have huge, deep scratches on mine and it still works perfict. if you don't have one of these riser bars get one you, will have so much more control . 5 chilies all the way!!!!! buy buy buy | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron Benson
a downhiller
from Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Date Reviewed: April 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These bars are bombproof.Stiff as hell.I love the option of different rises and the super width they come in.I do downhilling and a hell of alot of trail riding,
and these bars take a licking and keep on ticking!5 chilies all the way up!
I can't wait to see the new pyramid bar they have coming out!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
crusty dusty
a weekend warrior
from british columbia
Date Reviewed: April 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i've had these bars on for about 3 to 4 months, and they're pretty damn good. just like anything new or different you change on your bike, it takes a while to get used to them. but once you do, you'll be wondering who you got along without them before. the only problem i 've had so far is with them slipping up and down, but i'm pretty sure that's my stems fault. i put some lock-tite on the stem bolts and haven't had a problem since.
if your regular trails are tight and technical with trees that are pretty close together you'll want to get some pretty short ones. out of the box, mine was three or four inches longer than my old flat bars. the amount of rise you wnat pretty much depends on the degree and length of your stem, so you'll have to figure that one out yourself.
i've noticed improved steering precesion, greater downhill speeds and a more comfortable position on the bike since i installed these puppys. pretty decent improvements for changing one piece of equipment, check one out. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Fabrice Paccou
a cross-country rider
from Granby
Date Reviewed: March 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Hi!
My name is Fabrice and i have a thing to tell you. It's that you have the best bar of dowhill because i try some other bar and you have the best! I would like to have some stuff and stickers because i would like to put on my car for show at my friends that i have this bar of dowhill AZONIC .
My adress is:
Fabrice Paccou
1076 blvd bouchard
Granby,Québec
J2G-8C7
sincerelly,
Fabrice
p.s thanks! :) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
RVB
a weekend warrior
from CHILE AFTA
Date Reviewed: March 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
THE BEST BAR WHAT I HAVE ,I SEE THE NEW ASTRO IN A GT LTS 3000 98 IS A LITTLE MORE LONGER , BUT AZONIC DOWNHILL BAR IS SO GOOD FOR ME ,IN MY COUNTRY DONT BE NO ONE DEALER AZONIC AND I WAITING SO MUCH FOR THIS GREAT BAR BUT THE WAIT WAS REALLY VALUE | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robin Hardin
a weekend warrior
from Surrey, Britian
Date Reviewed: March 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have this bar and its great. BUT! it feels like i riding a Harley Davidson when i sit down. If you dont buy this bar i will put your nect between my chain and chainringsdvdfvubsfud rtuiwrtg rtg uirbgrwt rwyihutgr5 wriurtnhwr hiwrurt hrhurgbuwrhbwr rtgiuwrturbgurtgbr tgrtg rt rtty h wyh ty jw trt wy j etyj t j etyjh etyj ty j etyj etyj etyj etyj etyj tyej etyj | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bier
a weekend warrior
from Cerritos, CA
Date Reviewed: March 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bar is sooo nice! I had a hellbent which was a good strong bar. I just bought the azonic basically for looks and wow, this thing is built tough and looks really nice. It's not that much more than any other riser so save some cash and buy these. Definitely 5 jalopenos! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dennis
a weekend warrior
from Pearl City, Hawaii
Date Reviewed: February 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Great bar...not the lightest but it has survived riding with me for 2 years. No flex, feels great. I cut a bit off each end and use it for Xcountry too! The coloring scrapes off a bit but thats a minor point. I like the overall feel, up or down and even on single track trails. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
MACK
a downhiller
from U.K
Date Reviewed: February 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got a pair of DW's with 1.5 inche rise .THEY'RE AMAZING.i HAD CLUB ROOSTS but
these offer so much control and don't need a support bar. They're also wide in the style of the huge giving immense control .COLOUR blue but it scratches of so easily but WHO GIVES A SH@T when you have a bar like this! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Spike
a
from weekend warrior
Date Reviewed: January 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Use this bar for 3 years now. Had one of the first ones. Extremely comfortable if you like that moto/BMX style. Good leverage, and helps with jumping and pulling up. My only complaint is the matte finish tends to chip easily, if you are into comsmetic touches. Overall good buy, somewhat light, but strong. Would buy a new one when this one quits. Possibly with a crossbar attatchment. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Braden Harrison
a downhiller
from Ridgefield, Wa 98642
Date Reviewed: January 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The best bar ever made! I had another bar but when got a sponser by Azonic and got the bar i have never gone back to the old bar. They are by far the best bar ever, if they wernt the pros would not use them. Thats what i think of them!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hedgehog
a cross-country rider
from California
Date Reviewed: January 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I now have the double wall straight bar (no rise 3 degree bend). This bar is great. I cut mine from 25 to 24. They only weigh 220 grm. Some riser bars weigh nearly twice that. I tried riser bars but even 1.5 rise with 9 degree bend was to high and to far back for me. Climbing with the riser made the front end wander. Even carving a turn on the downhill was affected. It tended to wash way to easy. The only thing I liked about the riser bars is when you screw up and get in a rut the front end tends to pop right up and out of the rut, no problem. If you're looking for a wider more stable bar, but don't need the rise, get the Azonic downhill doublewall flat bar. You will be happy happy happy. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Buddy Vargas
a weekend warrior
from McAllen, TX
Date Reviewed: December 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I loved the bars 2 inch rise, but I broke em', I don't race, But I do observed trials and that has everything in the world to do with it . Believe me these bars are strong they withstood a lot of torture. I'm gonna order more, but this time with a smaller rise. I love em' If I wasn't already married I'd marry them. Yup! oh, they were the double walls. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Richard Steels
a weekend warrior
from England
Date Reviewed: December 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Ok so maybe 4/5 pro bikers use these expensive bars but heah, they suck!!!,I used a pair of these for a Grundig Race and the bloody things snapped, I've got several friends that have also snapped them so If I was you, avoid them, oh but the new ones look cool eh!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael
a racer
from Seattle, Wa
Date Reviewed: December 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Excellent bar for jumping, DS, Downhill, for MASS air.A must for anyone who wants to improve control | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jack
a weekend warrior
from Nashville
Date Reviewed: October 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
After riding Scott AT2-LF's for years, I decided to try an Azonic DH bar. Took a 30 min singletrack ride today and I can't believe the improvement in control and confidence. The Scott are light but too narrow. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
MIKE
a
from weekend warrior
Date Reviewed: October 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
WHAT CAN I SAY, I HAVE 2 BIKES AND 2 PAIR OF AZONICS. IF I HAD MORE BIKES.....WELL YOU GET THE IDEA! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pete Stoppani
a cross-country rider
from Seattle, WA USA
Date Reviewed: August 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the 2 rise bars. They are very light yet rigid. I have not noticed any flex. Comfotable hand position has also reduced hand fatigue and numbness.Very nice! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam Pyziakos
a weekend warrior
from Biloela, Australia
Date Reviewed: August 24, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Excellent shift from normal bars on a hard tail, heaps of control, and they look great | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
scott silvers
a cross-country rider
from novi, michigan
Date Reviewed: August 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this bar, not the heavier double wall riser, for my cross country/racing rig
to give my back a little relief. What a difference, its like getting a new bike. The increase in control over a flat bar is incredible. I feel like I am motocrossing again. Great bar, get one! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Edwards
a downhiller
from Adelaide, South Australia
Date Reviewed: August 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Azonic riser bars are the best.The good thing about them is that they put your hands in a natural position, allowing greater control, improved steering , and you don't get fatigued easily.No flex, this gives me more confidence and greater SPEED in tight sections.Cool colours, for a great price. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter
a downhiller
from Castro Valley, CA
Date Reviewed: June 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The World Force Double-wall is exceptional! The bend angle and width took me back to my BMX and Motocross days. I'm 6'3 and the 22 straight bars just weren't cutting it. It has increased my control and more over my speed! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rickard
a downhiller
from Sweden
Date Reviewed: June 24, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
There is nothing like riding with DH-bars and this is the best there is.
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom Shomper
a cross-country rider
from Elizabethtown, PA
Date Reviewed: June 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
So commfy. When i put them on i instantly realized what i was missing.
Its nice to be able to breath easy and not strain your neck.
Theese boys rule. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom
a cross-country rider
from Tehachapi , Ca.
Date Reviewed: June 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
These bars are great! I put them on my hardtail bike and just loved them.
I loved them soo much that when I sold my bike I took them off and put them on my new full suspention bike. No more pain in the neck or hands. I use the 1 1/2
rise and I think is perfect. Straight bars are for seatposts, riser bars are the way to go..... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Boniface
a cross-country rider
from San Luis Obispo, CA
Date Reviewed: May 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I got these bars because my lower back was hurting (particularly on climbs),
and instantly felt better. Because they're wider than flat bars, you have
more control, and can ride more technical sections. Since they're higher
than flat bars, they take some weight off the front wheel, so it's easy to
wheelie over obstacles. I really do not think they make climbing more difficult. Sure you have to weight the front wheel a little more, but I am climbing at least as fast, (but more comfortably) than with flat bars. I suppose if you do a lot of really steep climbing, they might be a little detrimental. But I think it's a worthwhile tradeoff. I am not even a downhiller, and have talked two of my roommates into rise bars. Give them a try, and you will never go back to flat bars again. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mathias A. Gantz
a downhiller
from Santiago, Chile
Date Reviewed: April 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I recently bought an azonic world force 2,5 rise handlebar and this is the best handlebar I have ever used. total control, perfect riding position. the azonic rules!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
nita
a cross-country rider
from texas
Date Reviewed: March 31, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
just put these on my bike this weekend and i love them! i also find myself climbing better, getting over bigger obstacles, and (maybe its a psych thing?) going downhill faster. get some! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
The Man
a racer
from California
Date Reviewed: February 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I used to use a regulare titanium flat handlebar for racing and XC. I
thought about it and bought an Azonic World Force 1.5 rise handlebar.
It has been awsome! Not only has it improved my downhilling and my
trials, but now i can uphill without the neck strain and i actually go
FASTER uphill!!! I would recomend this to anyone who wants to improve
their MTB'ing! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Anton Schoenbacher
a cross-country rider
from Pullman, WA
Date Reviewed: February 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
These bars are the best thing I have bought for my bike. Normal bars are kind of cramped for me, when I road with these bars I felt really comfortable on my bike. They give you a lot of control, which I think is a good thing. Better riding position, more upright. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nathan
a racer
from Colorado
Date Reviewed: February 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Best ever! Total control with comfort and good hand position. No more
back aches! Straight bars and bar ends, toss them and get the AZONICS.
DH risers bars are the way to go. And GO FAST! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nathan
a racer
from Colorado
Date Reviewed: February 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Best ever! Total control with comfort and good hand position. No more
back aches! Straight bars and bar ends, toss them and get the AZONICS.
DH risers bars are the way to go. And GO FAST! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
courtney Dixon
a weekend warrior
from Tasmania,Australia
Date Reviewed: January 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
These bars have amazing strength, and little if any flex. They're reasonably cheap, look studly and are used by most of the pros. What more could you want? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Allu
a
from Finland....MTBCF...
Date Reviewed: January 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
best bars I've ever riden. I have doublewall and my brother has forged riser bar. for allarround I prefer World Force riser bar and for DH doublewall.!. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sam Burkhadt
a downhiller
from Seattle WA
Date Reviewed: December 28, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
These bars are great, perfect width and comfortable angle. I can get them to flex a little, but I think that is just to absorb vibrations, don't worry I am a big guy. I also use them for XC and all around riding.
Some how I have two identical 2 inch rise Azonic DH bars so I guess I will put the other pair on my Trials bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Doug
a weekend warrior
from Vancouver, Canada
Date Reviewed: October 1, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased a new bike this spring an had the opportunity to upgrade for a small amount to the Azonic downhill bar. I chose the one with the least rise as I am not a downhiller. I found this bar to be very comfortable and stiff. I don't worry so much about a bar break any more (false security, maybe). The riding position is very comfortable and has eliminated some back pain I was having with my old bar. The one thing that I didn't like about this bar was the difficulty I had getting grips to stick to it. Golf grip tape fixed that fast and now no trouble. | | Overall Rating: |
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