Fasst Flexx MTB handlebars smooth impacts with tuneable elastomer suspension

For the haters. There’s something to these bars: https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Handlebars,38/Fasst/Flexx-Enduro,24182#product-reviews/3503/expand

This is a play on the old flex stem from the late 80’s. I could see it being used in a head tube setup for a gravel road bike, but not on a MTB.

I’ve ridden these bars. While I wouldn’t shell out MSRP for them (or even close), I will say I was impressed. I rode them on a 170mm travel bike for three rides then switched back to a 35mm carbon bar. The Flexx bars noticeably reduce arm pump and hand fatigue. You can only sorta feel the flex if you really pay attention.

Worth $425? Not for me, but if you ride 10+ minute downhills regularly and have trouble with arms/hands they’d probably help a lot.

I’ve used them for 5 months. They do reduce fatigue and smooth out smaller high frequency bumps. Haters can hate, just like they did on oval rings……. time will tell…….. but make up your own mind or follow the lemmings YMMV

I import a high priced bike part into an English speaking country. I have to deal with haters who don’t understand the concept and counter that misunderstanding with negativity and accusations such as the above. But I also get to work with riders who remain open minded until they experience a concept for themselves. Those are our customers. Customers who search out the best performing part for them.

Sometimes these components/bikes/clothing cost far more than the competition. This cost is for the early adopters of technology. For products that aren’t mass-produced and that perform a function the competition cannot.

Sure Fasst Flexx bars are VERY expensive. But there’s so many complex components to the bar. The concept is proven in highly competitive moto/ATV sports where they don’t ride rigid motorbikes and girvin flexy stems are NOT THE SAME THING! There is even a 30-day money back guarantee if the handlebars don’t meet your expectations in the field. If the product is not for you, that’s fine. But stop calling innovators who try to bring new technologies to market, “rip off merchants”, “idiots” or “con artists”. Those comments are incredibly short-sighted, small-minded and upsetting to some people. I don’t mean this just about this product above, but any new part, bike or outfit that costs more than is convention. It’s evolution ands technology folks. Accept it or buy something else.