Handlebar dilemma

[sherflick]

I recently placed an order for EA70 bars on Bikeroom but it turns out they are backordered. Technically I haven't paid for them yet so I can easily cancel the order.

I went on the site today and noticed 25.4 Diabolus bars for sale. The Eastons are 84 bucks and the RaceFace are $72. I'm wondering if you think it would be wise of me to cancel my order and then order the Diabolus' with 12 bucks to spare. Being cheap, $12 isnt pocket change to me so I wouldn't mind extra money floating around here.

Basically, I'm wondering if you think the Eastons are worth the long wait and $12 extra over the Diabolus?

Thanks

[IFO]

both are great bars...

i'd go with the Diabolous and move on...

the EA70's are fantastic bars, but i dont think i'd wait weeks for em to arrive...

giv'r....:thepimp:

[Shmoe]

Both are decent. I prefer the feel of the Eastons, but you may not.

[sherflick]

Shmoe, how do they feel different? Keep in mind this is the 25.4 Diabolus, not 31.8.

[PegCityThrasher]

Go with the Diabolus. Save 12 bucks, get a kickass bar and no wait on shipping. Seems like a no-brainer too me.

[sherflick]

Yeah it should be a no brainer, but I'm still wondering if the extra money and time would be worth better feel or strength?

I tried signing onto my account and it came up with this:

"We are sorry to inform you that your request cannot be processed currently.

Please try the following:
If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make sure that it is spelled correctly.
Visit the home page and then look for links to the information you want.
Click the Back button to try another link.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------"

My buddy is having the same problems? Anyone have any ideas how to login so I can possibly get the Diabolus?
:???:

[IFO]

do you have your passwerd setup ??


*EDIT*

hmmm i cant log in to my account either...

the server must be knackered...

i'll call Dave and let him know...

update...

i just got off the phone with Dave..

turns out he is having serious WEB hosting/server issues back east...

so he does know about teh problems and is paying LARGE $ to tech. stafff to ge teh problem sorted...

hope that helps...

[sherflick]

Huh, that sucks, I actually need to order something else too.

Thanks alot for your help IFO.

I guess I'll check on the site in the morning.

[Hepcat]

How about you decide according to what rise and width you need? Diabalous is 1.5" and 28", EA70 is 2.0" or higher and 27".

[sherflick]

The bars will be cut down to 26" anyways so width makes no difference. As for the rise, the Eastons come in 3 different rises and I can get used to half an inch of difference anyway.

I think I'm gonna check to see if the problem was fixed right now...

[sherflick]

Diabolus ordered. :)

Everything on the site is working now too for anyone who is interested.

[Faithless]

damn ifo you should have asked him if he got the 2.35 kenevals yet! the wait is killing me.

[Tonestar]

Why would you pay $84 plus shipping for the EA70 bars, when they retail for $79.99 in the local bike shop. That's what they are in Vancouver anyways. Bikeroom will never sell Easton, because Easton won't sell to a internet store without a retail front, that is the policy of their new distributor.

[Team2K]

Originally posted by MajinHurricane
damn ifo you should have asked him if he got the 2.35 kenevals yet! the wait is killing me.

kenevals or kenda nevegals :P

[IFO]

Originally posted by Tonestar
Why would you pay $84 plus shipping for the EA70 bars, when they retail for $79.99 in the local bike shop. That's what they are in Vancouver anyways. Bikeroom will never sell Easton, because Easton won't sell to a internet store without a retail front, that is the policy of their new distributor.

really ???

thats funny i buy all my Easton stuf outa Bikeroom, and i paid ALOT less then 79$ for my EA70's...



;)

[Team2K]

http://www.bikeroom.com/Itemmatrix.asp?ic=CM-HAN-EA70-04

[miufahkiu]

I recently got a new set of Easton EA70 1.5" bars from eBay for around $60. So far I really like them. Sadly, a week after that auction ended, the guy was selling another new set of bars, and that auction ended up being $10USD less than the one I won.

Anyway, I'm sure you'll be equally satisfied with the Diabolus bars.

[sherflick]

Originally posted by Tonestar
Why would you pay $84 plus shipping for the EA70 bars, when they retail for $79.99 in the local bike shop.
Because some people aren't fortunate enough to live in a beautiful place where bike stuff is inexpensive and good products are plentiful. ;)

I was also checking out eBay but I decided that I wanted to try Bikeroom out. Diabolus should behere by Tuesday. :)