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MTB Reviews > Handlebars > Answer ProTAPER Carbon 720 AM
Description: (from answerproducts.com)
The ProTAPER® Carbon 720 AM is a lightweight, dependable, all-mountain handlebar. It features ProTAPER® technology to put added strength in the clamp and rise sections without adding excess weight at the ends of the bar. Cutmarks make it easy to cut to your desired length.
Width 720mm
Weight 205g & 225g (50.8 rise bar )
Clamp diameter 31.8mm
Rise
Answer ProTAPER Carbon 720 AM Reviews
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The ProTAPER® Carbon 720 AM is a lightweight, dependable, all-mountain handlebar. It features ProTAPER® technology to put added strength in the clamp and rise sections without adding excess weight at the ends of the bar. Cutmarks make it easy to cut to your desired length.
Width 720mm
Weight 205g & 225g (50.8 rise bar )
Clamp diameter 31.8mm
Rise
12.7mm, 25.4mm, 50.8mm
UP Sweep 4°
Back Sweep 8°
Material Carbon with unidirectional 12 outer layer
Color Carbon
UP Sweep 4°
Back Sweep 8°
Material Carbon with unidirectional 12 outer layer
Color Carbon
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Reviews
on January 31, 2012
on December 9, 2010
Pros
The bend, sweep and rise of these bars make for easy ups and ultra sick downhills. They are wide enough that leverage is never an issue while unlike some bars I don't find myself bashing fingers on foreign objects while tearing down the trail. The bars are ridiculously light, so much so in fact that it took me a while trust them. However once i took my first big turn with these guys I realized just how stiff they are. After bashing them into rocks, trees, and assorted wildlife I can tell you, they can take a beating.
Cons
This sounds petty... but i'm not a huge fan of the gold, the carbon weave is pretty sick looking though.
Review
I loved the old Protapers on my old bike... and love the new Protaper Carbons on my new ride.
on September 2, 2010
Cons
Does any one make a 3 degree sweep low rise bar any more??? I prefer less sweap, everything seems to be 5, 8 degrees or more.
on August 4, 2010
Pros
Lightweight and super comfortable shape. Love the control the wide bars offer. Easy to install and maintain.
Cons
Wide bars make it tougher to navigate tight, tree-lined singletrack.
Review
Although these bars are marketed as AM bars, I love 'em for XC riding. Carbon takes some of the sting out of the trail yet they're still stiff enough for efficient climbing. I have the 25.4mm rise version but the 12.7mm version is even better suited to XC riding.
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