FASST FLEXX handlebars first ride and first impression
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ย. 2024
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I took my KTM 250SX with FASST FLEXX handlebars for a first couple rides. These handlebars are very interesting product, definitely improved my ride a lot, my arm pump is reduced quite a bit and overall feel more control of the bike.
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I like this guy's positive/down to earth attitude. I raced motocross growing up but hadn't rode in years until last week when I finally bought a used RMZ450. These videos are great to help me pick up where I left off.
Thanks Justin! I am glad you see it that way ;)
They’re great! I had them on my 350 XCF and had to switch them over to my 300 XCW. The stock bars just felt too harsh and I had to grip the bars harder to keep the same control. They will definitely help with arm pump..it will allow you to go longer before the onset..it won’t stop arm pump, but delay it..think about that when racing or just riding long days..I use the softest dampers, green, and as Rado mentions, they move in the same direction as the fork, so you don’t “feel” them..they’re just an extension of your suspension..
As far as who will get the most benefit?..yes “older” guys (I’m 58) will definitely like them..but any age who races or rides hard, they can really help..I can’t see any reason why riders wouldn’t like them, seriously..
yup, they’re $350+ bucks and they’re 2 lbs heavier (big deal..not a concern) but if you would like to make your bike more compliant and manageable, help with your “death grip” on the bike, give them a try..if you don’t like them, I’ll buy them off you because I need another pair for my 350... 🙂
sounds good Michael, I was curious to hear your opinion. Thanks for sharing!
High 5 for us 30+ year old riders!
high 5 bro!
And 50+yr old riders.
High 5 Metalefty3! ;)
Lol 37. Shit that went fast. I'll be in the 50 club in no time!
44 riding for 39 years now. Can't get enough. Still feel like I'm 5 when I pull my bike out to ride. I totally need flexx bars
Wow i've never heard of these handlebars before. Great video as always!
thanks bro!
One hour of easy riding yesterday and my right forearm is sore lol. Getting old sucks. Going to have to get these. My son's on the cusp of puberty and then he'll be destroying me. Your vids are great.
yea, we are not getting any younger, I start feeling it too.. it sucks.. my boy is 7 now, I still have few years left till he kicks my butt in everything ;) thanks for comments Jakob, keep them coming ;)
I’m 45, glad you tested that. I’ll know what I need.
+Mike Owens cool, give it a shot, they help big time.
If you have any questions regarding bar bends, don't hesitate to holler. We're here to help and more than happy to do so. Ridersupport@fasstco.com
I had the anti-vibration bar inserts installed with my Flexx bars and spent about 6 hours riding tight singletrack with them last weekend at Hollister Hills. I set them up with the softest elastomers from the get-go as I'm not jumping or riding hard. I'm not sure if it's the bars, the inserts or a combination of them both, but it totally cured the numbness I was getting from the 2 stroke vibrations. My hands were a little sore, but that was just due to clutching and braking constantly for 3 hours per day. I rode for about 12 hours at Foresthill a few months ago and had numbness in my right forearm for almost 2 weeks after the trip and was fearful that I'd have to give up 2 strokes. I can't say I've ever experienced "arm pump" as I'm never riding fast and have the need to grip the bars tightly, so I can't accurately gauge that. Younger riders who ride a lot and have the endurance built up may not feel the need for these bars, but they're incredibly helpful for us older riders. I highly recommend them.
great feedback, thanks a lot for sharing!
Awesome feedback! We're stoked we could help eliminate that numbing issue! Keep in touch and holler if we can help at all along the way! Thanks again!
I've got really really bad hands for numbness. My hands are numb from typing this ..lol. your the first comment I've read from someone using both the bars and anti vibe inserts. It's been a year since you posted. How do you feel about the combo now. Love to hear back.
a nather cool awesome video man i am 42 right now and dirt biking is still awesome.
+jasondennis230 Dennis thanks brother, ride on!
I love how things are progressing with this channel Rado :)
BTW - for the hoodies I think you should add something on the back.
Maybe on the front you can leave the "dirt N Iron" logo on the left chest side and on the back "Stay moto vated!" :)
thanks for the suggestion Nir! I was thinking to maybe print smth down the sleeve as well. lets see..
Hi ! What bend have you choose for your flex bars ? Thank you for all your great work !
My new to me 2009 300 XC W came with them. They have the red bushings and the risers. I am only 5' 8" and I haven't even taken the bike out yet, but I'm concerned about the tall bars. You said you took the risers out and lowered them making me think I should do the same. The guy I bought the bike off of was a lot taller. One of my buddies noticed how tall they were right away and said he didn't like that. Probably just boils down to personal preference and I should ride it first.
Thanks for the great (real world) review Rado! I am a 47yr/old fat guy getting ready to get back in to riding after a 4 year hiatus brought on by 3 broken ribs from a crash caused by arm-fatigue. I get arm-pump BAAD. From everything I am seeing/reading, I am temped to not even ride the new bike before I install these bars.
wow, glad you are ok and ready to get back! I am sure these bars would make it easier, also having plush suspension adjusted to your weight/skills helps big time. Good luck!
Another great detailed video Rado 👍
thanks David!
They appear to be same neoprenes from skate board trucks. Can probably go to a skate shop and get infinite adjustments. Fatter thinner . Adjust bend.
Great video Rado. Got my shirt a couple days ago thanks.
+Ekim Enaols great! Don't forget to send some pics ;)
Your right the price is a lot. But if you ride a ton for a older guy. They are great.
thanks Eric, makes sense
My t-shirt just arrived, looks awesome and stay moto-vated!
+Viggo Ekmark cool! Don't forget to send pics ;)
Im anxious to try mine when i ride again soon due to my injured shoulder.i got 15 deg hi bend enduro bars.i also bought the xc gear mako 360😎
Flex bars and pivot pegs rock. flat earth
Shane Codman second flat earth!
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Hello 👋 I'm french and I have a question about the Fasst Handlebar: is there parts that wear out? Just to order these parts in the same time I order the Handlebar 🙃 Thank you ans good job on TH-cam ✌
thanks man! I have these bars for few years and all the parts are holding up, you can try to ask guys at Fasst, they are very responsive.
@@dirtniron Thank you ! And is it possible to adapt integral handlerguards from over brands?
Wow another great video man. 👍🏻
thanks ;)
Thanks for the video. It did look like you were ripping!
Ordered Flexx bars a couple weeks ago. Stock bars going to storage!
cool man, you will like them!
Awesome vid!
thanks bro!
Rado,
Do you think having the brush guards mounted behind the bar pivot impedes the designed movement? You should try it both with the guards and without and see if there is any difference. That aluminum bar has to add some stiffness or at least limit the articulation of the flex system.
Good video.
+Phillip Bell I think it doesn't affect the way it works. It has been done specifically for these handlebars, they mount inside the pivot points, but I plan to test it on my MX bike, so the brush guards will be off. I will update you guys later.
The hand guard is anchored right to the pivot pin of the bar. The pivot pin is wrapped in a fiber igus bushing that more or less keeps the pin free floating. With the handguard anchored back to that pivot pin there's no binding of the bar and it's able to work as intended. We designed the hand guards with that (and hand guard angle) as our biggest priorities. Holler with any added questions or concerns, we're here to help and happy to do so. Thanks again!
Hey.
Nice riding. Love your channel.
Do you still use the flex bars?
thank man! I sold the bike with the bars
Hi Sir, your videos are Great...IS that the 10 Degree Enduro Bend you were testing?
hi James, yes I believe it is
Hey Rado! Are you still using these? How are they working out?
I've heard they are better for older bikes or betas. But when you get your suspension set up for you on these newer ktms 17-18 you don't need these bars because the bikes are just so good.
you definitely get to feel it more on older bikes with stiffer suspension. But I think you still notice big improvement with newer bikes as well, I am eager to test it on my wr450 with really nice suspension.
I rode a new 18 350xc last weekend with revalved suspension which the owner was super happy with. We were both about the same abilities and weight. We swapped bikes (I have a 16 FE 350) and you can feel the difference right away but you really notice if you have a long day on the bike or a 2-3 day weekend ride. I don’t think it matters what bike you have. Flexxbars just work. Especially if you only get to ride once or twice a month (or less). It’s like having the stock seat and then installing a nice comfy seat concepts seat or whatever brand. Your ass just feels better at the end of the day in the comfy seat. With my flexxbars I say the same about my wrists and hands at the end of the day.
i'm 25 and I have a bad shoulder and i had no idea these existed. i think i'm going to buy them, especially since you responded saying they've held up after years! Have you ever dropped your bike with them on it? they seem like they might be a little bit more susceptible to bending from a drop, but for their price they better be the strongest ones available lol. If you get back to me within a couple days, you mentioned you sell these bars, but i'm curious: would I have to go through you or would I have to go through the manufacturer if i needed service or help?
I did crash few times and they held up fine, seems they are really strong. I compare them to some other products and these bars were way stronger. You can get thru me and go directly to them for service or help you can also get them direct from fasst, it would be same price and same service.
I broke my arm last Easter, these bars make it possible to ride again.
+chad clark thanks for sharing bro! Would it be to painful without them? What exactly did you break?
That's awesome, thanks for the feedback! We appreciate it! Holler if we can help at all along the way!!
I'm hoping to get some of the flexx pegs this spring. Being a 46 yr old roofer, any product that extends my ride time is priceless. I show off these bars whenever possible.
Are you happy with going for the Enduro bend vs Moto? I'm looking at the 12 Enduro low (add a stabilizer) but I don't ride woods or anything, just open desert. At less than 5'9" my wingspan might appreciate the narrower bend. At $400 you want to get it right.
Yes I am happy with the bars, narrower but I don’t really feel it. Feels comfortable to me
@@dirtniron Awesome, thanks!
Nice video thanks for the review.
thanks brother!
Do you sell the different elastimers? I got a set the other day used and would like to have some of the other color ones to try. All I have is red
you can get them directly from Fasst, they are selling different colors
Awesome thank you I done more studying and mine are the old style that only has one elastomer on it the new kits have a long enough bolt to put both elastomers on thank you for your help
I've owned flex bars for a few years I have them on two bikes and through the years I've experimented and have learned that 4 blue elastomers work for me. Just my thoughts.
Did it help with vibration through hand grips? Often my hands will go numb after 20 min on my two stroke
yes i think so, I was riding for over an hour and didn't feel much vibrations.. but I haven't really suffered from it even before..
Have you ever rebuilt the motor? Sometimes something is loose like magneto or clutch basket and it causes vibration. In some cases the crankshaft is just a littlebit bent and vibrates. Try tightening your engine bolts to frame. In my case the bolts were loose and i tightened them with loctite
Or he's just death gripping the handle bars.....
Or its just a Japanese 2 stroke with no balancing shaft
How heavy are these bars? The last thing I would want is to make it heavier, especially something that is that high up on the bike.
+SANDS78 they are heavier than stock, personally I did not feel the difference. I am not that sensitive though.
They're a tad heavier than a traditional bar but only by about a pound over a twinwall bar. With the performance benefits added by the Flexx bar, the weight is a small price to pay and isn't noticeable on the bike. Don't hesitate to holler with any questions or concerns, we're happy to help. ridersupport@fasstco.com.
Dirt N Iron thanks for the info.
Fasst Company Inc yeah the support team are jz super helpful... I did my order, now jz calmly waiting it to arrived.. 😁😁😁
Hey you need to try the twisted engineering carbon fiber bars . I loved the flexx bars but I like carbon fiber bars better get flex in both directions. Been running them since 2014 had some bad crashes but never broke .
thanks for the tip Rick! are they composite or carbon fiber?
www.twistedengineering.com/ there composite I think read there website.
should i swap my crf250r for a road and trail dirt bike?
+Clouds it's hard to say, you need to know what your needs are. Do you have a need for plate?
where i live we dont really have the space for another car and i prefer to ride bikes.
could a WR go through the trails your doing and also be fine on motorways
+Clouds yes, wr is good bike for that. It has wide ratio transmission and comes with lights and starter. I love my wr450, very capable off-road and able to stay on the street as well.
Rado,are you from a slavic country?
Yes Manuel, I am from Slovakia
I am Eastern Slav.Thank you for posting such a great videos.They are really useful and fun to watch.Keep them coming.I am sorry for not being able to donate anything at this moment.I will do it one day when I buy second bike I will put few dollars aside.
no worries Manuel, thanks for support!
where are you from?
Bulgaria.We don't have many Motocross tracks around but there are a lot of mountains for trail riding.
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You gotta trim those bad boys. They look wide as hell
these are narrow enduro model..
What is your website?
+Mike Owens www.dirtniron.com. There is link in the description.
Thats why at 35 we are trashed...because we didnt have these bars at 17
haha, yea you take some beating in 15-20 years