Which MTB riser Bar is the Best?

[Marius]

I use this one:  Answer Pro Taper XC Carbon Riser Carbon 645mm 1? 25.4mm at 174Grams, fallen plenty of times with it and it's still 100%

[dirtrider]

Thug would you like to add something ??

[Tumbleweed]

Anyone that you can fit BAR ENDS onto.

 

if your beer gets too close to the bar end, it may fall off.

[MintSauce]

 

I really dont see the point of carbon bars when you have a suspension fork... any carbon on a dual I would think is useless...

Road bikes benifit from carbon' date=' and MAYBE hardtails...

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Firstly, they save weight over aluminium. To some people that matters.

 

Secondly, I ride a 5 inch trail bike and felt a definite difference when switching from a carbon bar back to aluminium. There's lots more vibration coming up from the trail. I felt such a difference that I'm convinced it plays a significant role in hand-fatigue.

 

I'll be switching back to carbon!

 

 

Depends on what kind of riding is going to be done' date=' if

you are riding an AM bike aggresivly and taking 3 ft drops and bigger,

I wouldn't go for a carbon. Also if you crash allot I wouldn't go for a

carbon, any damage to a carbon bar can cause a stress riser, carbon

fails catosrophically-add 70 grams and have piece of mind.

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There are DH specific carbon bars available.

 

A decent endcap protects it during a crash. And IMO, an impact that can brake a carbon component can most likely bend or break an aluminium component as well. I'm not an expert on the matter, but AFAIK the only real exception being a direct hit by a rock or tree since carbon doesn't have good impact resistance. Again....somebody please correct me if I'm wrong

 

 

 

 

[dirtrider]

I have seen to many broken Carbon handlebars and seatposts on MTB to even want to look at it ! The weight saving is so small one decent crap and you will be there !

[dirtrider]

oooh and did I mention the stupid price you pay for these snap,crackle and pop items ?

[Loon]

dude... Top carbon bars are notmuch lighter than the ali equivilant...

And if you are feeling fibrations on a trail bike... Drop your fork pressure and stay off on the road and ride it on the dirt...  Plus... What are you worried about 20grams on a trail bike...

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[Iwan Kemp]

Value for money wise you can't go wrong with KCNC. Light, tough scandium bars.

[Loon]

what do you pay for a KCNC raiser OS?

[Thug]

 

Thug would you like to add something ??

 

 

I suppose you're angling for me to recount a story that happened last year with Carbon Bars and stitches.

 

A saving of 100/150g is not going to make one iota of a difference to your perfomance, so choose the bars that you are comfortable with and can afford.

 

I recently picked up a set of brand new Ritchey Pro Carbon bars (half-risers) for R600 so against my better judgement and bearing in mind my first sentence, I put them onto my bike.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Iwan Kemp]

PM TITUS for a price on KCNC bars.

[MintSauce]

 

dude... Top carbon bars are notmuch lighter than the ali equivilant...

And if you are feeling fibrations on a trail bike... Drop your fork pressure and stay off on the road and ride it on the dirt...  Plus... What are you worried about 20grams on a trail bike...

 

 

I'm not....I said "to some people that matters"

 

 

 

[Dirtbreath]

My recent experience with carbon bars (flat) has been to find fatigue and deformation on the bar under the lever clamp and bar end. This has been over some time and I cannot guarantee that tightening was always done to the right torques. I have nonetheless gone back to ali and will cut back a beer for the extra 70grams.

 

In my opinion, carbon definitely has its place, but not on mtb bars, flat or riser. That goes for seatposts too.

 

[Tumbleweed]

My recent experience with carbon bars (flat) has been to find fatigue and deformation on the bar under the lever clamp and bar end. This has been over some time and I cannot guarantee that tightening was always done to the right torques. I have nonetheless gone back to ali and will cut back a beer for the extra 70grams.

worst advice i've heard in years

[GoLefty!!]

Hi

I need help' date=' which over sized MTB riser bars are considered the best    used with a Thompson stem?

I am aware the answers will be subjective..

I would like the Hubbers opinions

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Firstly, why do you wish to use a riser bar? Is it for the width? Is it for the Rise? Or do you like the look of a riser bar?

 

Secondly, forget about the absolute rubbish spoken in magazines like the UK's MBR. Riser bars offer no handling advantages over flat bars. they offer a greater range of fit options which may allow you to be more comfortable on the bike.

 

In terms of quality, Easton make the best finishing kit in my opinion.  they have been in the manufacture of aluminium and Carbon fibre components for a long time and know a thing or about strength vs longevity. So I will always recommend their kit above all else first. However, they do have a limited rane of back sweep, width and rise in their handlebar department so you may not find a suitable bar in their range.

First answer the questions above.

[NotSoBigBen]

it's not going to be long before bigbaldy (aka' date=' one ball, mr hernia) and manfrog will tell you not to use bar ends with a riser.

 

don't know if there's much performance diffs between different risers. riding a easton (30?) on the trance at the moment. never had hassles. only ever bent one bar before, but that was after a huge crash.

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 At least I have 1 gonad, unlike those of yours in the bottle of formaldhyde (sp?) over at the ex's ........