Individual testKore OCD handlebars/Durox stem/Ikon grips

Stefan Frey

 · 27.05.2012

Individual test: Kore OCD handlebars/Durox stem/Ikon gripsPhoto: Daniel Simon
Individual test: Kore OCD handlebars/Durox stem/Ikon grips
For a long time, things were quiet around the founding brand. Now Kore is back on the market with a new line-up.

The all-mountain riser OCD comes in 800 mm extra length. We have shortened it to 740 millimetres, still a beater. With a rise of just 20 mm, it keeps the cockpit low and puts pressure on the front wheel. We fitted the 75 mm short Durox stem to match. The Ikon grips are thin but offer good grip. The decor on the handlebars is poorly finished and crumbles when first fitted.


Function *****
Weight ****
(max. 6 stars)


PLUS very wide; gives a lot of control; comfortable rise
MINUS Inferior decor


Price 69.90 (handlebars) / 49.90 (stem) / 6.99 (grips)
Weight 261/160/106 grammes
Info www.kore-usa.com

Stefan Frey is from Lower Bavaria and loves the mossy, loamy trails of the Bavarian Forest as much as the rugged rock of the Dolomites. For technical descents, he is prepared to tackle almost any ascent - under his own steam. As an accessories specialist, he is the first port of call for questions about equipment and add-on parts, while as head of copywriting he sweeps the language crumbs from the pages of the BIKE print editions.

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