Fasst Company Flexx bars

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For those that have used the Fasst Company Flexx bars, do they reduce fatigue and vibration like their advertising claims? Seems like a good concept but I'd like to hear a little feedback from real world users.

As always, thanks fellas!
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Mr. Ted 12/6/2020 4:57pm
12/6/2020 4:57pm
Great bars and work as advertised. Doesn't replace a well set up suspension, but works well as a supplement to good suspension. Very good customer service as well.
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moto67e 12/6/2020 4:58pm
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Hi Side wrote:
For those that have used the Fasst Company Flexx bars, do they reduce fatigue and vibration like their advertising claims? Seems like a good concept but...
For those that have used the Fasst Company Flexx bars, do they reduce fatigue and vibration like their advertising claims? Seems like a good concept but I'd like to hear a little feedback from real world users.

As always, thanks fellas!
I hate the owner of the company for personal reasons. But The Flexx bars work great. They really smooth out the square edge bumps.
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LungButter 12/6/2020 5:34pm
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They work as advertised in my experience. Also very durable, I've had sets that I've run on 4-5 different bikes now.

They have quite a lot of adjustability between all the different color elastomers.

Great product. Jason over there can certainly answer any questions you have.

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Hi Side wrote:
For those that have used the Fasst Company Flexx bars, do they reduce fatigue and vibration like their advertising claims? Seems like a good concept but...
For those that have used the Fasst Company Flexx bars, do they reduce fatigue and vibration like their advertising claims? Seems like a good concept but I'd like to hear a little feedback from real world users.

As always, thanks fellas!
They work every bit as well as advertised. I run them on my mtb as well....they're amazing. I actually run red elastomer on my dirt bikes and light blue on mtb. Infinitely tuneable....
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Darrin Willis 12/6/2020 5:43pm
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Love them. Ive never bent em either. Tough as a "2 dollar steak." Larry huffman. We pay 600$ here in Canada. I got a good deal at 500$ . Had to have them on my new steed last year. 350xcf. Takes some of the hack out of the hack
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kkawboy14 12/6/2020 6:47pm
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Hi Side wrote:
For those that have used the Fasst Company Flexx bars, do they reduce fatigue and vibration like their advertising claims? Seems like a good concept but...
For those that have used the Fasst Company Flexx bars, do they reduce fatigue and vibration like their advertising claims? Seems like a good concept but I'd like to hear a little feedback from real world users.

As always, thanks fellas!
Yes! Best bars you will ever purchase
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mhog 12/6/2020 7:15pm
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I’ve had 3 sets of flexx bars and 2 sets of the xc gear mako 360’s. I do think flexx bars work well and reduce vibration. Personally though, I much prefer the mako system and you can run your own bars (thus your bend of choice). Both are good products, flexx bars are just a bit heavy vs the mako system in my opinion.
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Hi Side wrote:
For those that have used the Fasst Company Flexx bars, do they reduce fatigue and vibration like their advertising claims? Seems like a good concept but...
For those that have used the Fasst Company Flexx bars, do they reduce fatigue and vibration like their advertising claims? Seems like a good concept but I'd like to hear a little feedback from real world users.

As always, thanks fellas!
moto67e wrote:
I hate the owner of the company for personal reasons. But The Flexx bars work great. They really smooth out the square edge bumps.
Spill the beans
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LungButter 12/7/2020 7:37am
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mhog wrote:
I’ve had 3 sets of flexx bars and 2 sets of the xc gear mako 360’s. I do think flexx bars work well and reduce vibration...
I’ve had 3 sets of flexx bars and 2 sets of the xc gear mako 360’s. I do think flexx bars work well and reduce vibration. Personally though, I much prefer the mako system and you can run your own bars (thus your bend of choice). Both are good products, flexx bars are just a bit heavy vs the mako system in my opinion.
Can you run a steering damper with the Mako system?

Weight is about the only downfall to the Flexx bars in my opinion as well.
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mhog 12/7/2020 9:18am
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I do believe you can run certain steering dampers with the mako system, but you probably would want to contact them to be sure.
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EngIceDave 12/7/2020 10:06am
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Good guys, been around a while, everyone I know who's used them like them, but you should take the proper time to adjust and align to your normal riding position for optimum comfort
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G-man 12/7/2020 10:25am
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Great product that actually WORKS! 👍

FIRST time I used them I flat-landed over jumping a small tabletop and BRACED for the harsh impact.

The Flex bars soaked them up like I had just had an expensive fork revalave.
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Dutch348 12/7/2020 10:37am
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They’re awesome. Highly recommend. And I’ve known the owner for years, great guy.
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WoodsRacer 12/7/2020 10:49am
12/7/2020 10:49am
I've never really had arm pump issues, or really care about bar vibrations. However a couple years back I broke my hand, and when I got back to riding I would get pretty nasty tennis elbow oddly. Anyways I bought a pair of flexx bars and never looked back. Took a couple rides to get used to them as initially when you feel them move you think you forgot to torque your fork tubes. However that feeling goes away fast and eventually it just feels right. Overall I highly recommend the bars, but should warn, at least for me, now that I am used to them I doubt I will ever change back to a normal bar.

The good thing in they have held up great, and the isolators are easily rebuildable. So while the cost is high I just keep swapping them around whenever I get a new bike.
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alphado 12/7/2020 11:14am
12/7/2020 11:14am
I ran them for years. Made a big difference with my carpal tunnel issues.
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Donkey Kong 12/7/2020 11:48am
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Pro Taper EVO bars. Trust me
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Moto520 12/7/2020 12:25pm
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I have a couple of buddies that swear by these bars. I rode with them and they really do a great job of supplementing suspension. If you have bad wrists and are thinking of quitting because of this....try these first. i've heard that the customer service is outstanding as well.
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Sr_Vet_Rider 12/7/2020 7:36pm
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Great bars, great dude that owns it. Customer service is top notch
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Johnny Depp 12/7/2020 7:44pm
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Anyone run them vs. the Twisted Engineering bars?
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mustard530 12/7/2020 9:49pm
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Johnny Depp wrote:
Anyone run them vs. the Twisted Engineering bars?
I’ve ran Flexx bars for 10+ years and will never go back to a standard bar. The only time I’ve ridden with the twisted bars was riding my dads bike back to the truck after his twisted bars snapped on the first ride after a crash.

One thing to think about with the twisted bars and the mako is that the bars move in all different ways 360*. Flexx bars move on the same plane as the forks.
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tek14 12/7/2020 10:58pm
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Price is just way too high. Couple bolts and o-rings will take your 80 dollar bar to 350 dollars..
Other than that would be nice to try one.
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Viewsonic 12/8/2020 5:54am
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Johnny Depp wrote:
Anyone run them vs. the Twisted Engineering bars?
I have. Due to bad shoulders, wrists, etc., I have tried a number of solutions. Flexx Bars, Twisted Engineering, Mako360, PHDS bar mounts, with dampers of various kinds. Currently on my three bikes I have 1)Flexx bars, PHDS mounts, Fastway stabilizer 2)Twisted engineering bars, Mako360 mounts 3)Twisted engineering bars, PHDS bar mounts, Scott stabilizer.
I favor the twisted engineering bars far over the flex bars as they dampen in all directions as the flex bars only in one direction, that being said flex bars are customizable with different elastomers. Also I would not use either of these products without being used in conjunction with damping bar mounts and a stabilizer, with the PHDS system seeming to be my favorite mount, and the MotoZ damper, which they don't make anymore I think, my favorite damper. Actually if anyone has any info on what happened to MotoZ dampers it would be cool to know.
Often people say these products are too expensive, in that case you do not need them. For people who can not ride without them they are priceless, I think I bought my first set of Flexx bars 20 years ago.
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Tracktor 12/8/2020 10:34am
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I used to run them.........but my kids keep stealing them. Need to buy another set..........
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BikePilot 12/9/2020 5:30am
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I ran a pair when I raced v2r iron man. I think they took some of the impact out and I would run them again for that sort of event. For shorter races I prefer pro tapers. The flex bars are massively heavy.
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loftyair 12/9/2020 7:01am
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Yes on the flexx.
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Rickyisms 12/9/2020 7:09am
12/9/2020 7:09am
I rode with them when I rode my friends RMZ450. It was sprung for him (260 lbs) and I am around 140. The shock kicked me around a good bit, but the bars did soak up a lot of bumps that I know I would've felt if it wasn't for the Flexx bars. If I had the cash I would get them.
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Stuntman949 12/9/2020 7:12am
12/9/2020 7:12am
Serial thumbsdowner has taken a 24 hour leave of absence
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G-man 12/9/2020 8:19am
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Stuntman949 wrote:
Serial thumbsdowner has taken a 24 hour leave of absence
Haha good one! Laughing
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whiskeyfrottle43 12/9/2020 11:01am
12/9/2020 11:01am
My dad first bought these for his bike and he runs the softest setting rubber pieces. I hated it at first as they felt like a trampoline going up and down. I cranked down on the bolts and used the next firmer rubbers and i absolutely love them. Just enough movement to where they don't feel springy, but enough dampening where they are nice and cushy. I bought a set for myself now. If you can swallow the price, I recommend them
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