Review: Answer Cro-Mo HandleBars
Last update:
3 March, 2007
 Answer
BMX have been in the BMX race industry for a long time now. They
are probably best known for their forks and race wear but their
substantial range of products also includes handlebars. They have
carbon and alloy versions for the juniors and the new Cro-Mo lite
and Cro-Mo bars for the bigger riders. This review is of the pro
sized Cro-Mo bars, which are 28 inches wide with a 7.35 inch rise.
With a raw finish and a clear coat these bars look more like
a dirt jump bar than a race bar, but they would be a perfectly
good all rounder. Made from "beefy" 4130 cro-mo tubing
with an oval 4130 cro-mo crossbar it would be near impossible
to destroy these things. They look a lot different to other bars,
not just because of the oval crossbar and raw finish, but they
have an unusually square appearance. They are very ridgid and
if you can get them to flex good luck to you.
I have spent many hours doing gates, sprints, jumping and riding
tracks with these bars and they feel just as stiff as any other
handlebar that I have used. They might be slightly heavier than
most but I am sure they will be slightly cheaper as well.
A slight up sweep is obvious in the bar, but it's only small,
and personally I would prefer an up sweep do bars that feel like
they have a down sweep for both comfort and stability. To me bars
with a down sweep feel unnatural, but we all have our own preferences.
The back sweep is a little more than what I prefer but they still
feel comfortable enough.
Rating 18.5/20:
Value for money: |
5/5 |
Weight: |
3.5/5 |
Functionality: |
5/5 |
Looks/Finish: |
4/5 |
Comments:
- If you are after a cheap strong bar that looks a little different,
then these are the bars for you.
- The Answer Cro-Mo bars are built to last, if you are looking
to save weight you will have to look at the Answer Cro-Mo Lite
bars.
- As far as bars go, these will do the trick. At 28 inches wide
and 7.35 inches tall they won't be for everyone but should suit
most.
- I like the raw finish, and the welds are very clean, although
the stickers may be a little dated.
For more information check out www.answerbmx.com.
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