Clint Adams Posted September 2, 2010 Share Would a flat bar change anything for me if i convert from a XC Riser bar?Would it be a good or bad thing? Any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted September 3, 2010 Share Slightly longer reach and more aggressive setup.Good if that's what you're looking to achieve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelz Posted September 3, 2010 Share A flat bar would mean you can are allowed to use bar ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted September 3, 2010 Share Its kinda personal preference.I like the shape (rise & sweep) of risers more than flat bars.But then I had to invert my stem & remove spacers below the stem to drop the bars down.My mate on the same bike is sticking to his flats. Risers lift you up a bit and are supposed to offer a bit more control because of their widthFlats drop you down for a more aggressive position (XC racer) Theoretically, you could achieve the same postion with spacers and stem orientation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29thumbs Posted September 4, 2010 Share the rise is not that important cause you can get the same rise using a spacer and a flat bar.what will change is going from a 66cm riser bar to a 58cm flat bar.the flat bar will quicken your steering, sometimes make the bike a bit twitchy.the wider bar is a bit forgiving..change it and try it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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