FSA K-Force XC Bar Review
FSA K-Force XC Bars are simply sexy!
FSA K-Force Review
MSRP: $259 (Killer Deals Below)
Avg. Rating: Not Rated
Description: The FSA K-Force XC bar and the FSA OS-150 stem team up for a great combination and a nice upgrade to the ugly aluminum stock bars that come on many mountain bikes. Super light thanks to carbon/Kevlar construction and drop dead sexy thanks to the FSA design team, this combination could add some zest to your ride. The FSA K-Force XC bar weighs in at just 170grams and the stem adds another 160g to the mix so for a little bit of money, you will add some sex appeal, shed some weight and pick up a super nice cockpit setup for your Mountain Bike. If this sounds like what you are after, then check out our more in-depth review below. If you already happen to own this setup then please feel free to leave your review of the FSA K-Force XC bar with us as well, we'd love to hear what you think of this combo.
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Buy On Ebay
MSRP on the FSA K-Force XC bar is approximately $260 dollars so you will LOVE the deals we have found on this bar below. The money you save on the bar could buy you the stem, which is shown at the bottom. Enjoy and come back and let us know what you think.
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 FSA K Force Flat Handle Bar 318 600mm135g Carbon XC  US $65.00
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 FSA K Force Carbon XC Riser Handle Bar 318 635mm US $36.00
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 FSA K Force Carbon XC Flat Handle Bar 318 600mm135g US $31.00
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 2010 FSA K Force Carbon Flat Bar MTB XC 318x600mm US $59.00
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 New FSA K Force XC Carbon Flat bar Handlebar 318x600 US $22.50
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 New FSA K Force XC Carbon Riser bar Handlebar 318x660 US $31.00
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 FSA OS 150 CARBON ROAD MOUNTAIN STEM 318 80MM 8CM 6D US $34.50
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 FSA OS 150 CARBON ROAD MOUNTAIN STEM 318 120MM 12CM US $34.50
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 FSA OS 150 Alloy Mtn Road Bike Stem 318 New 110mm US $21.95
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 FSA OS 150 Alloy Carbon Road Stem 318mm 110mm 6D US $27.93
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 FSA OS 150 Carbon Cap STEM 90mm 318mm OS 150 US $39.99
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 FSA OS 150 Carbon Road Mountain Bike Stem 120mm NEW US $.95
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Buy On Amazon
Some people prefer Amazon to Ebay, so never fear we found some killer deals there too. MSRP on the FSA K-Force XC bar is approximately $260 dollars so check out the money you can save below. Enjoy and come back and let us know what you think.
FSA K-Force Review
FSA K-Force Stem and Bars
FSA K-Force XC Bar
When it comes to performance, it's hard to make a case for how much improved performance you are going to realize from a simple stem and bar change. Sure, you can save some weight and get a smidge more aerodynamic maybe but as far as real performance, it's a hard case to make.
As far as I am concerned it's a pure sex appeal issue but if you want to think that a new stem and bar is going to turn you into Lance, then go right ahead. Me, I just dig the way the FSA K-Force carbon bar looks. It's HOT! I am not ashamed to admit that I am vain and want my equipment to look as good as it performs. FSA K-Force has a reputation for producing quality bicycle components and there is simply no question the carbon K-Force is drop dead sexy so let's take a closer look and see if it's for you.
K-Force is the marketing name used by FSA (Full Speed Ahead) for it's top of the line carbon components. The K-Force riser bar that we are reviewing weighs in at a spritely 170g so it's definitely attractive to the weight weenies. It's constructed from a mix of carbon and Kevlar to ensure that it can handle the strength and loads you are going to put on it. It's reinforced around the stem clamp area and offers a textured finished that is designed to prevent slippage. The K-Force is available in your choice of 24.8, 25.4 or 31.8 inch widths, perfect for XC mountain bikers.
FSA OS-150 stem is a perfect match!
We paired up our FSA K-Force XC bar with a matching FSA OS-150 riser. As you would expect, the FSA OS-150 riser comes in a variety of sizes to accomodate just about any rider's geometry including 90, 100, 110, 120 to 130mm increments. It currently is only offered with a 31.8mm clamp and a 6° rise though. These are pretty standard geometries so they should work well for the majority of riders out there. The OS-150 is CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminium and weighs in at 160g thanks to the design and a carbon front plate.
FSA K-Force First Impressions
Once we had both items installed our first impression was hot. These components look great and we were upgrading a stock bar and riser on a Trek Fuel so out goes the not so sexy aluminum Bontrager and in goes the dead sexy FSA K-Force carbon bar. We performed some very scientific grunt and groan tests on the bar and riser and of course we detected no out of the ordinary flex or movement.
Our Trek is set up as an all purpose XC bike so we were happy with the narrow geometry and the grip was very comfortable. The width of the FSA K-Force is just right in our opinion but if you prefer a wider bar than what they offer then you will have to stay with aluminum in the K-Force lineup.
The fit and finish is great, they look good, fit good and are priced right so if you are spec'ing out a new bike or just want to add a little bit of sexy to your existing ride then the FSA K-Force and OS-150 stem would be a perfect way to do that in our opinion.
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