XC Riser Bar

Bleedproof
Bleedproof Posts: 107
edited February 2008 in MTB buying advice
I've had my new Giant XTC1 for around a week now, but with work commitments I've only just been able to get out on it this weekend.

As I'm a pretty tall chap at 6'7" there was always the possibility that I would need to look at my stem and bars, this was confirmed on my short ride this weekend. I'm finding that the stock bars are a little short and that half on my palm ends up hanging over the end of the bars as I ride. This is proving to be quite painful.

I've been looking at some shallow riser bars, which while being wider should also help with my position and handling.

The question I have is: Which ones and how high?

I'm looking at the Race Face Next Low riser XC bar and wondered what anyone thought?
I'm looking to keep the weight down as this is already a very light bike for the XL frame size and would like to keep this way.

What does anyone think of this set: RACE FACE CARBON

How many models do Race Face have? Are they just different rise amounts, i.e. 1 inch vs 1.5"

Any help would be great as I'm a little unsure.

Cheers

Stu

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  • bullcross
    bullcross Posts: 274
    hi these look a bargin
    http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=produ ... egoryId=74

    :wink:
    focus superbud
  • Chaka Ping
    Chaka Ping Posts: 1,451
    The Race Face ones are brilliant, especially if you're buying the standard diameter ones from CRC there.

    I've got them on my Anthem and love them.
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    As you're a larger bloke, you might benefit from OS bars as they should be stiffer as they are larger. I'd recommend the EA70 or the carbon ones if you have money to burn.
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • Rory T
    Rory T Posts: 116
    I also own a Giant Xtc 1 and i suffered the same problems as i measure up 6' 3" so ditched the factory aluminium bar and replaced it with a Monkeylite DH Carbon bar. After fitting it i havnt looked back but like what ride_whenever said, it depends on your budget. I was thinking about purchasing the RaceFace Next LR but i ended up splashin an extra £20 to get the sturdiest bar on the market, plus pretty lightweight too, if you can afford it, go for it :D
  • paggnr
    paggnr Posts: 101
    Bonteriger XXX Lite Riser :D
    Cheers
    Pagey
    "Don't buy upgrades; ride up grades." -Eddy Merckx
  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    On my XTC I have an O/S Raceface Deus aluminium bar.Very strong,good rise and shape and half the rpice,not much heavier than carbon.
    2006 Giant XTC
    2010 Giant Defy Advanced
    2016 Boardman Pro 29er
    2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
    2017 Canondale Supersix Evo

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