The Bottom Line
The MAXM MX-5 Bars are a great lightweight low-rise bar for someone with at least a front suspension bike who is looking to shave some weight. The MAXM MX-5 bars are an excellent upgrade for the cross country and/or all mountain rider looking for a comfortable, high performance bar.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Comfortable Fit
- Strong / Stiff
Cons
- Graphics May Be a Little Too Much for Some
- No Bar Ends Allowed - If You Care
Description
- Weight: 135g
- Sweep:4deg.
- Bend: 7deg.
- Rise: 1"
- Length: 24"/610mm , 26"/660mm
- Lifetime Manufacturer Defect Warranty
Guide Review - MAXM Components - MX-5 Handlebars
Some of us have been riding the MAXM MX-5 bars for a couple of years now. They are one of the lightest low rise (1" rise) bars around and we all like the comfortable fit.
The MAXM MX-5 bars are very stiff and responsive. They are made with a technology called IsoGrid. IsoGrid creates an internal skeletal structure that creates a stronger, stiffer composite part. For technology enthusiasts, there isn't a more structurally advanced bar on the market.
As with most composite bars there are some drawbacks. Composite bars do not take damage as well as standard aluminum bars. I single deep scratch on the surface of a composite bar should be taken seriously. The ends of composite bars, while not a significant concern, are more vulnerable to damage during a crash.
The MAXM MX-5 bars weigh 135g and come with a lifetime manufacturing defects warranty.