Which MTB Handlebar

[Man with no name]

I'm looking to replace the current riser bar on my 29'e with a flatter, non-curve bar like you used to find on the 26'ers. Not sure about carbon but willing to give it a go, but really prefer non-carbon. What would you guys recommend?

 

Attached a picture of the bike FYI (and yes the saddle has been adjusted)

[Tumbleweed]

Truvativ Stylo WC.

[LazyTrailRider]

like you used to find on the 26'ers.

 

You mean those quaint bikes from many moons ago?

[no calves]

EASTON EA70

[gummibear]

Truvativ Stylo WC.

 

+1 and just check on the width that you are riding now.

[Jeepdude]

i like your bike. i struggled to find bars that were wide enough. eventually bought a Specialized carbon at 680 wide.. now i can go narrower as i choose

[Man with no name]

Two good suggestions those - will see what I can find locally first or throw into the next CRC package destined for these shores!

[Christie]

Easton EC90 XC, Ritchey Superlogic or WCS, 3T Xida are carbon bars I like. 3T also makes a wide bar, the Extendo.

No real advantage to alu bars imo except cost, there usually are good carbon bargains on CRC. I've tumbled and bent some alu bars myself, carbon bars are stronger, more tumble proof.

[Man with no name]

Easton EC90 XC, Ritchey Superlogic or WCS, 3T Xida are carbon bars I like. 3T also makes a wide bar, the Extendo.

No real advantage to alu bars imo except cost, there usually are good carbon bargains on CRC. I've tumbled and bent some alu bars myself, carbon bars are stronger, more tumble proof.

 

Thanks dude - you sure about those carbon bars? Not yet ready for the leap of faith!

[Christie]

Latest carbon/epoxy materials are 4x to 6x stronger than very strong steel. Dude, metal is mostly for people who are into antiques. Just go for a company that has proper QA - that's why I like American based firms, they can't afford to get it wrong - they will use strict QA and more conservative safety margins.

Edited January 5, 2012 by Christie

[DJR]

....... metal is mostly for people who are into antiques......

I'm into durable antiques myself Still a good chirp, though.

[Man with no name]

Latest carbon/epoxy materials are 4x to 6x stronger than very strong steel, Dude, metal is mostly for people who are into antiques. Just go for a company that has proper QA - that's why I like American based firms, they can't afford to get it wrong, they will use strict QA and more conservative safety margins.

 

You sound like an engineer? But OK point made I will go el-carbo

[cwfourie]

For lightness

Look at Truvativ

Look at KCNC

2 Best buys for your money.

just go on the sites and snoop around to find the suitable model.

[cwfourie]

O and carbon bars are good, but not always as light.

And one more thing, If you have a hard crash, they might splinter, or damage without you noticing. breaking later on, that's from experience. But don't make a mistake, carbon is excellent, I have a carbon MTB frame and you cant go better!

So weigh up the goods, and the bad's of both, and look at what your driving style is, that determens what you are looking for.

[kosmonooit]

Lets not neglect Scandium from this discussion, that's also very strong and light.

 

(Actually Scandium Alloy)

[Christie]

Kcnc = higher risk imo because all their stuff is aluminium, they push the weight to the lowest limit, and are in Taiwan, so not easy to sue. I use their bar-ends, seatpost clamp etc, but I won't go for their bars, stems or seatposts or anything that would lead to a huge wipe-out if it fails on a mtb.