Tag X5 Bars??

[nikki]

What do you guys think about the Tag X5 bars? The X5 is the one with the crossbar. Do they hold up well? How do they compare to Renthal's in strength and feel? What different bends have you used?

 

[Papakeith]

Nikki, I got a set of Tag X5s This past Summer.
In my opinion they are great bars. I use the double CR HI bend.
Since I've been using them I've had several good get offs ( if there is such a thing:think ), severe enough to crack ribs, and the bars aren't tweaked one bit.
I can't speak to the comparison to Renthals since I've never owned a set.

 

[Fred T]

CR Hi Bend X5's

I've had a set on all summer and they never bent. I like the fact that they are 1 MM thicker in the center area just past the grips to make them even stronger than a Renthal. No vibration problems either.

 

[nikki]

Cool! Thanks guys! Sounds like they are a strong bar and will do the job. So you guys use CR high and double CR high... is the double CR high the tallest (like the Buton bend Renthal) because Red needs a tall bar. For me - I'm happy with pretty much and bend :)

Anyone else with X5 opinions?

 

[Papakeith]

Here's how some of the bends stack up:

• _BAR____________WIDTH____HEIGHT__SWEEP
• Tag X5 double CR HI____805_______115_______62
• Renthal RC bend_______802________99_______54
• Renthal J Button bend___795_______110_______62
• Protaper CR HI_________813________95_______62
  

 

[nikki]

Hey Papa - where did you find the width/height/sweep on the different Tag bends? I would be curious to see on the different Tag bars. I think Renthal's bend specs are listed on their site, right? Thanks a lot for the info!!

 

[Papakeith]

Any time nikki.

It's as easy as clicking --->MX South's Tag Metals X5 page

 

[LWilson250]

Thanks for the info Papakeith I think I might try some of those bars. And thanks nikki for asking the question.

Lee W.

 

[nikki]

Awesome - thanks Papa! You're the man! :confused: