Just got a set of the flat bar versions of these for the 29er. 710mm wide and flat with 9 deg backsweep so should fit nicely. Got the blue sticker versions (now sold out) which where cheaper but they look more like the stickers on the riser bars than the CRC picture so all logos will be covered up.
first thought was pretty impressed – they have a rough textured middle area sticker to prevent slippage and the ends have smooth stickers for controls to slide on easily.
The exposed raw bit is not perfect but should be fine – might put a bit of tape on or spray some PU laquer on them.
Looking in at the ends the wall thickness at the tip is more at the front than the rear – I did wonder if this was due to the loads (ie to prevent the front surface buckling when you really lean on the bars) but putting my finger inside there is a step (more on one side than the other) so I will see how it goes and be carfull tightening any lock on grips or bar ends but will probably use an expanding plug if I opt for bar ends.
oh and they are no-where near 177g. More like 220g – disappointing in one respect but on the other hand maybe a bit of extra material is best as they are not Easton.