ITM Millennium

Price Paid:  $0.00 at came with bike

Favorite Ride:
uphill

Bike Setup:
Bianchi San Lorenzo, Dura-Ace 9, Flashpoint Racing FP-40 wheels

Summary:
Light and stiff, the ITM Millenium is a great value in handlebars. I'm a lightweight rider (125lb) and can't flex them. There are lighter bars out there, but not for a reasonable price

Strengths:
light weight, strength

Weaknesses:
curve isn't perfect, but no one bend will fit everyone's hands

Price Paid:  $0.00

Bike Setup:
Cyfac NERV alu, Campy Chorus, Mavic Open Pros/Record hubs.

Summary:
The ITM bar is lightweight, has little of the annoying ergo anatomical bend (I have yet to find an "anatomical bar" that comforms to my anatomy. I must be a mutant.), and is plenty stiff for its weight. I don't find the flex of the bar to be an issue, although I'm not a lightweight rider. This bar feels great for climbing, although I would prefer a bar with a wider curve for pushing hard on the drops.

Strengths:
Lightweight, great for climbing, little flex.

Weaknesses:
For hard efforts on the drops I prefer a wider radius curve.

Similar Products Used:
Bontrager Race, Bontrager Race XLite

Price Paid:  $100.00 at Asburton Cycles Raci

Favorite Ride:
Through the Dandenongs, if fit enough to climb the hills.

Bike Setup:
Casati Challenge frame.
Ten year old Campag Record

Summary:
This review is to ammend an earlier one. My initial impressions of the bars were that they were basically good but the inherent flex in them did not inspire confidence under load or speed. This perceived weakness of the bar has, over time, been its most noticeable asset. Having now gotten used to the 'give' in them on the road they actually add to the comfort factor by absorbing road shock. Very useful on longer rides or over rougher roads. Not quite sure whether this is what the designers had in mind when they made them so light but it's certainly turned out to be a major benefit in my experience(s). Would still prefer a completely non-anatomic bar altogether but, for whatever reason, no brands seem to import any of them into Australia. Good thing about the Milleniums is that they're about the least anatomic bar currently available DownUnder. I know ITM make a non-anatomic Millenium bar but they seem to only be sold in Europe. Anyone know why?

Strengths:
Slight flex - less tiring on the arms.
Deep grooves for the cables.
Logos - add nothing to the comfort factor but look good.

Weaknesses:
Still got that slight anatomic bend to them.

Similar Products Used:
Cinelli Eubious

Price Paid:  $45.00 at Pedal Revolution

Favorite Ride:
Sunny day with mates

Bike Setup:
Fort Columbus Aluthron frame, 105/Ulteg mix groupset, Mavic Cosmos wheels.

Summary:
Yes they are bit flexy, but It doesn't bother me whatsoever, my sprinting and hill climbing have improved because of this bar! They feel very nimble and light, the handling of my bike has improved greatly!! They're great on longer rides, where you will find the increased vibration damping more comfortable over longer distances.
I wouldn't however recommend these bars to "all out" sprinters, they are a bit too flexy, but I have to say when someone makes a break in the peloton I thouroughly enjoy sprinting after them, the flex does not influence or bother me at all, even though I weigh 11 and a 1/2 stone.
The anatomical bends are not quite as comfortable as Ritcheys but even so, these bars are extremely comfortable, and confidence building!!!(believe it or not). I'm particularly pleased with how much more nimble and "flicky" my handling is now, but supremely stable.
Overall, yes these bars have a weakness they flex, I don't mind, I love the handling and LIGHT weight of these bars(215g for a 44cm), but you might so try (if you can) before you buy!!!

Strengths:
I love these bars, so light weight!!(makes a great weight saving) massive handling improvement on old bars, much more agile feeling!!

Weaknesses:
They Flex there's no denying it! It doesn't bother me and I'm not a light or small guy either, (6 foot 2", 11 and 1/2 stone), definately no other weaknesses!!!

Similar Products Used:
Ritchey Pro, Ritchey WCS, ITM Super Europa and ITM Super 330.

Price Paid:  $55.00 at Road Bike Shop, CPH

Bike Setup:
Principia Rex with DA, Ksyriums, ITM Millenium stem. Mizuno fork w. carbon steerer

Summary:
These handlebars are ok for ordinary riding. But they feel like a piece of chewing gum when I'm sprinting. I'm not a big guy (70kgs) but the bars don't offer much resistance when pulled hard in a sprint or while doing some hard climbing. They're definately not "unsafe" neither in sprints or on fast downhills but I just feel that too many watts are lost in wiggling these handlebars. Big, strong guys who tend to put a lot of stress on their handlebars should go for something a little more "heavy duty" than the Milleniums. The lack of stiffness makes this product a mediocre one. They aren't bad but there are definately stiffer and cheaper products out there!

Strengths:
Lightness, dual cable grooves for Campagnolo users. Nice black finish. Ok anatomical shape (for medium sized hands)

Weaknesses:
Too flexible

Similar Products Used:
ITM 260, Cinelli Eubios various others