Easton MonkeyLite XC
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badbadleroybrown
(Mar 12, 2009 at 15:30)
Great bar, super lightweight. My only beef is the width. I'd love it if they made a more all-mtn version with the 711mm width like the DH bar. Other than that, these things are sweet... plenty strong and do a nice job of smooth out vibrations from the road.
I was unsure about carbon fiber for a handlebar, but after riding with these for two years I am impressed. I've never felt anything other than solid. I've hit some jumps and drops and have never felt any flex despite my 220 lbs. And, they are light as a feather!
I use this bar for serious all mountain abuse, amd have had a wonderful experience. It dropped a good 150 grams off my old aluminum/steel bar. Nice flex, but no too much. Comes 27" wide, which is how I left it. It feels imaginary in your hands, but very real when you torque it up or down a hill.
Pros: ultralight, feels stiff and at 685 is accurate and suprisingly easy to handle.
Cons: Being a bit skeptical of Carbon I still don't know how hard I can push it. We'll see!
Updated 1 year later: With plenty of drops, falls and flips these bars show no signs of abuse or damage to the finish. Excellent quality carbon bars!
Cons: Being a bit skeptical of Carbon I still don't know how hard I can push it. We'll see!
Updated 1 year later: With plenty of drops, falls and flips these bars show no signs of abuse or damage to the finish. Excellent quality carbon bars!
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Perfect setup in my mind, good sweep. good width, super stiff and lasts forever if you treat it right...
Perfect setup in my mind, good sweep. good width, super stiff and lasts forever if you treat it right...
Easton MonkeyLite XC
(MSRP $130)
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Lighter than the DH but wider and stiffer than the SL, the XC is a great do-everything carbon riser.
Specifications Compare to other Handlebars
| Release Date | 2009 | |
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| Price | $130 | |
| Weight | 155 g | |
| Color Options | Black | |
| Width | 660 mm and 685mm | |
| Rise | Low (20mm), High (40mm) | |
| Diameter | 25.4 and 31.8mm |
Diameter - The diameter refers to the width of the clamping area. Measuring either 25.4 or 31.8, 25.4 is more found on smaller bikes, while 31.8 is turning into a downhill and freeride standard.
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| Bend | 9° sweep, 5° upsweep | |
| Material | Easton CNT Composite |