Answer is a name that has been under the radar for a little while but they’re back again with an all new product line up. Here are two Answer products that I’m sure will pique your interest: The Fall Line DH Grip ($30 MSRP) and the Rove FR Pedals ($95 MSRP). Grips and pedals are the two main contact points between body and bike and Answer delivers the goods.
The Fall Line DH grip is specifically designed for the FR and DH crowd with a slightly thinner body than most grips you’ll find. This enables the rider to keep a firm grip while still allowing rapid hand position changes when the need arises. I found the grip felt a bit tacky which actually let me to slacken my grip a bit – no white knuckling, yet I still felt secure. Speaking of security, these lock on grips feature the familiar locking ring format that’s tried and true so there’s little chance they’ll come loose during the ride.
Installing the grips took just a heartbeat with only one allen key necessary. Just make sure you install the grips with the ANSWER logo facing forward. As a side benefit I found the logo added bit of extra grip due to the raised print. If you’re using a carbon bar, be sure to torque the grips down with a wrench slowly, checking often to make sure the grip does not rotate. There is such a thing as too tight, especially when you’re dealing with carbon bars.
Fall Line DH grip deets:
| Weight | 118g (pair) |
| Length | 130mm |
| Color options | Red, Gold, Black, Metal |
The Rove FR pedals felt great underfoot on the trails. With 10 pins and a wide, concave, low profile (16mm) platform, these pedals felt solid when the going got rough. Unlike some other pedals I’ve used, the pins on the Roves didn’t look like they would make mince meat of my legs if a foot slipped off. Still, the slightly lower profile aluminum pins offered good grip on my shoes.
Another cool thing about the hex pins is that you can change them with a socket wrench rather than an allen key. On most pedals the pins are nothing more than long allen screws that are inserted into the pedal which allows the screws to back out easily on the trail. The Rove FR pedal pins have a positive “lock” onto the pedal to avoid this situation.
The 6061 aluminum body can take more abuse compared to other magnesium bodies and won’t show damage as easily. The combination of a cartridge bearing and DU bushing promise to keep these pedals spinning smoothly for a long time.
Rove FR pedal specs from ANSWER:
| Weight | 467g |
| Color options | Back, Gold, Red, Metal |
| Bearings | Cartridge |
| Axle | Steel |
| Bushing | DU |
| Material | 6061 series alloy |
| Studs | 10-10 hex head |
Thanks to the folks at Answer for providing these products for review.
3 Comments
Nov 23, 2009
Killer flats! I am stoked over that color as well. Just a bit steep though on the price. I can get my beloved Azonic A's for less and Azonic is now making them in different colors. Woo Hoo!!! I am not sure if I could trade off from my ODI Ruffians or Lizard Skin LO's though. They have been so faithful and I have had sooo much great luck with them in the DH and FR realm.
Nov 23, 2009
Apr 22, 2010