Just got these in the mail and took them for a very short spin. Initially impressions—
(1) the build quality is really really good surprisingly. No frayed carbon, and they feel very solid. It’s time to recognize that most of the carbon you buy from your favorite brands comes from China anyway.
(2) the comfort is amazing. So many bunch bars are track specific widths like 310-330mm. These go all the way up to 390 (the size I’ve got). I only ride on the street so I prefer the comfort of wider bars. The “hoods” are shaped very ergonomically and my hands rest in a natural position on them. The flat portion is comfy as well. I wish the angle of the drops was a little different to allow for a longer “parallel” portion.
When I take it on a longer ride I can give more options, but overall impression is very positive. I can link them here if anyone is interested. I’m not affiliated at all but idk if it breaks any rules.
by DodgePinkeye
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Great review – thanks for the insights!
How long did shipping take on these? I’m looking at them too but it’s showing delivery date of May
Those look awesome. Any grips / tape in the future?
Link?
There was a time in bmx where the old heads had to come to terms with how frames made in Japan were not only cheaper, but of equal or better quality to their USA counterparts.
Feel like carbon manufacturing is hitting that point as well.
Link / price?
Nahhhhh, you beat me to it. On the Specialized too. Those are the last bit missing to complete my build. Manufacture sent the pictures already too. Apparently these handlebars are all open-mould ones. Saw an IG account posting about them. I’ve got the 33cm however, crazy with 27cm on the hoods
https://preview.redd.it/2i9eih3gl2gc1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c9750a1d9b96848e3b96241ce2da958d3c45d245
damn these look dope! thanks for the initial review 😁 looking forward to the long term review!
These look really good, I’m very curious about them!