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UNDRH20
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: June 1, 2008
Strengths: Quite stiff. Soak up the buzz.Weaknesses: No issues.Bottom Line: Currently have approx. 3,500 miles on these Kestrel EMS Pro bars and am very satisfied with performance. Absolutely no problems. They are stiff and eliminate road vibration. Cable channel a great feature. Highly recommended.
Price Paid:
$129.00
Purchased At: Bicycle Doctor
Similar Products Used: Easton Al.
Bike Setup: Orbea Starship Carbon. Dura Ace 7800. Easton SLX 90 fork. FSA OS 115 stem. Easton Circuit wheels.
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Riderstrider
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: July 2, 2007
Strengths: Light, stiff, comfortable, durable (provided you use a compatible stem).Weaknesses: EMS advertises this as compatible with any stem. That is not quite right, but once you figure that out, its a mighty fine bar for the money.Bottom Line: The bar is light and stiff and greatly reduced road vibration into your hands. I cracked the first one I had (due to using a Salsa SUL Stem - causes pinch cracks in carbon), and while EMS was sending a replacement (thanks) I put the old aluminum bars on -- ouch, what a difference. If you use these, be sure the stem does not cause pinch cracks. I called EMS, and they noted a few stems that will cause problems with these bars, stems like the Salsa that exert uneven pressure on the bar. Overall, a great product with good customer service.
Favorite Ride: Tauern Radweg
Price Paid:
$139.00
Purchased At: manufacturer
Similar Products Used: Many aluminum bars.
Bike Setup: Merlin titanium frame, record carbon groupo, Ouzo pro fork, ti stem, carbon seat post, kysirium SL wheels.
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Gary
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: January 25, 2007
Strengths: vibration dampening
shiny carbon lookWeaknesses: fragile
pricy
not very light
Bottom Line: This product is too fragile. I will never trust carbon stuff again. I had 3 rides with the handlebar which I bought it in auction. It slipped in the last ride when I was going downhill. I gotta tighten the clamp again, but then it was overtightened and created a longitudinal crack. i will go back to alloy handlebar for sure
Similar Products Used: Cinelli altera; ITM super italia 260
Bike Setup: Colnago Dream Lux
10 spd Dura-ace
Ambrosio excellight
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bjb
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: November 6, 2004
Strengths: Accepts aero bars
Right weight/stiffness trade off
Absorbs vibrations well
Plenty of hand position optionsWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: This is my first carbon bar and I am impressed. Though the weight is comprable to most good aluminum bars, it absorbs vibrations better and is equal or better as far as stiffness. The warranty and ability to accept aero bars is a huge plus over other carbon bars.
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At: LBS
Bike Setup: Kuoto Kredo
Dura Ace
Newton stem
American classic 420s
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dhtucker4
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: July 7, 2004
Strengths: Stiffer than all but the heaviest aluminum bars I've tried, my hands aren't numb from a 45-mile fast ride in town, 30-40% in the drops. Take off all but the heaviest road buzz. A decent straight top (unlike Easton bars), and they are very comfortable.Weaknesses: None.Bottom Line: These bars are pretty stiff and reasonably light. I have spent more time in the drops with these bars, because they soak up the road vibrations (in Houston, the roads are good to really crappy). I got these because they can take aero bars (such as the MS-150, it's more like the MS-185), and they have a lifetime warranty.
Favorite Ride: Shiner Bash
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: E-Bay
Similar Products Used: Ritchey Pro and WCS bars, and an old Cinelli.
Bike Setup: 2002 Fuji Marseille (Reynolds 853), Velocity Aerohead wheels, Veloflex Pave tires, Ritchey WCS stem and seatpost, Flite TransAm saddle.
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