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Changing MTB handlebars


Michael Labuschagne

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Loosen the brake lever clamp and push the grips off with the brake lever clamp. Use window cleaner to add the new grips.

 

Whilst were asking questions; I recently became the proud owner of a Niner Rip 9. Handlebar on the beast is an Easton Monkeylite riser bar, 600mm wide. What would you recommend I change it to?

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Loosen the brake lever clamp and push the grips off with the brake lever clamp. Use window cleaner to add the new grips.

 

Whilst were asking questions; I recently became the proud owner of a Niner Rip 9. Handlebar on the beast is an Easton Monkeylite riser bar, 600mm wide. What would you recommend I change it to?

 

Running a 680 on my 29er, but don't change it if you're happy with it.

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I have tried the wide handlebar thing, really I have, but I want the narrower ones back. On long rides it kills me. Maybe I should give it another year?

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Running a 680 on my 29er, but don't change it if you're happy with it.

Thanks. That is more or less what I thought :) On other overseas forums I found that the general yard stick for mtb handlebars is that if it feels good it is good. Just looks a bit odd - tall bike with monstrous wheels and then the skinny handlebar.
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