anybody seen george? Posted July 29, 2019 Share Currently have the stock bars on my bike (35mm dia, 750mm width, 15mm rise)Wating to experiement with different widths and rises does anybody know of a shop/brand that has "demo" products to test with. Don't want to fork out the cash simply just to not use it in the end and have to sell it as a loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Pollard Posted July 29, 2019 Share Ive never seen a shop demo handlebars before. I think your best bet will be to look for a well used one in the classifieds in the specs you have in mind, buy it for testing purposes and when you find what works, go and buy new. You can then sell on the second hand ones again and it shouldn't cost you too much. Otherwise you can play around with spacers and riser stems to get a ball park idea of what it will feel like. anybody seen george? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebob Posted July 29, 2019 Share If you use lock on grips you can move them out by up to 10mm each side to see what a wider bar would feel like Edited July 29, 2019 by the_bob slickjay007, Farrnus, anybody seen george? and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted July 29, 2019 Share Wouldn't you also want different length stems to be part of your experiment ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anybody seen george? Posted July 29, 2019 Share Wouldn't you also want different length stems to be part of your experiment ?Currently have a 40mm stem on there so can't go much shorter here. Perhaps my innitial post should've had more detail.My main issue I am trying to adress is that I feel as though my cockpit is too low when out of the saddle. Not sure about more spacers under stem as there is about +-5mm between end of steerer and top of stem. Dont know why Trek decided to cut the steerer so short on a L bike, but think this is a problem most bike companies create by pre cutting the steerer to a set length for bike size. Tring to find a short stem (max 50mm) with more than 0degree rise is like hens teeth, should you own a trek with knock block... Edited July 29, 2019 by anybody seen george? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted July 29, 2019 Share So Something like a Renthal 20mm riser bar? I've never heard of a shop that demo's bars. But once you find something you like keep that boy. I've had the same 15mm 760 Deity bar & stem combo on my last 4 dh bikes. Renthal 760 20mm riser on the trail bike. It's the bend on both that i like. Other bars the backsweep feels terrible. Edited July 29, 2019 by Duane_Bosch anybody seen george? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted July 29, 2019 Share If you use lock on grips you can move them out by up to 10mm each side to see what a wider bar would feel likeSo you only have 1 lockring holding your grips on? Yissus that's brave! I would NEVER do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppi Posted July 29, 2019 Share Demo handelbars? Whats next, seat, pedals, dropper post etc.etc.etc.Cannot see any shop willing to have demo parts of all types, sorts and shapes.........the list would be endless............ Wayne pudding Mol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anybody seen george? Posted July 29, 2019 Share FYI, there are a few shops around CT that have(or at least in the past had) demo saddle fleets from which you could book, pay a deposit and try before you buy. Not a new conceptDemo handelbars? Whats next, seat, pedals, dropper post etc.etc.etc.Cannot see any shop willing to have demo parts of all types, sorts and shapes.........the list would be endless............There always has to be that one guy who has to share his a--hole, o sorry meant his opinion on a forum thread where they have nothing constructive to add Edited July 29, 2019 by anybody seen george? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefmeister Posted July 29, 2019 Share Demo handelbars? Whats next, seat, pedals, dropper post etc.etc.etc.Cannot see any shop willing to have demo parts of all types, sorts and shapes.........the list would be endless............Handlebars/stems are key components of a bike setup.I'd say it would be a great value addition to any bicycle shop that sells bikes and that cares about proper setup. Edited July 29, 2019 by stefmeister anybody seen george? and Yo-Yo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanC Posted July 29, 2019 Share Get a proper setup. Will save you lots in the long run.. anybody seen george?, nonky, Mr. G and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted July 29, 2019 Share Get a proper setup. Will save you lots in the long run.. Honestly that is the best way. Last set up I did we ended up changing out the stem and shortening the bars. I tested the static set up with the range of bars / stems that they had and we found a good spot between their 'right fit' width and my feelings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted July 29, 2019 Share Get a proper setup. Will save you lots in the long run.. Most of these are sort of XC performance orientated - not to trail specific. i.e. they don't take standing descents or technical climbs into consideration in my experience anybody seen george? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anybody seen george? Posted July 29, 2019 Share Where do you guys suggest I go then for eduro focussed setup in CT? My shops close by are biased toward Tri/Road/XC (this is my opinion/a--hole)Get a proper setup. Will save you lots in the long run..Honestly that is the best way. Last set up I did we ended up changing out the stem and shortening the bars. I tested the static set up with the range of bars / stems that they had and we found a good spot between their 'right fit' width and my feelings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. G Posted July 29, 2019 Share Get a proper setup. Will save you lots in the long run.. That's best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycles United Online Posted July 29, 2019 Share Currently have the stock bars on my bike (35mm dia, 750mm width, 15mm rise) Wating to experiement with different widths and rises does anybody know of a shop/brand that has "demo" products to test with. Don't want to fork out the cash simply just to not use it in the end and have to sell it as a loss.I would also recommend a bike fit. However if you feel the cockpit is to low, I know Ritchey has a 35mm rise bar. Have a look here. https://www.cyclesunitedonline.co.za/shop/handlebars/mtb_handlebars/ritchey-comp-35mm-rizer-mtb-handlebar-740mm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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