Handlebar to go with a thomson stem

Prowlus

I'm looking to replace my cannondale prophet's c3 riser with a lighter handlebar . I'm looking towards the easton range but some ppl say FSA should also be good for trail riding . Whats the best handlebar that goes with a thomson stem strapped to a silver rs pike fork?

supersonic

A carbon bar? raceFace NEXT

ride_whenever

EA70 or the DH CNT one.

scholarsgate

Another vote for race face next

artillerydave

I've got the EA70 monkeylight bar and it is light, strong and a nice shape, also miles cheaper than the carbon bar suggested.

dunker

if it's the 4x oversize stem this is a good deal,

FSA XC-190 7075 XC 40mm Riser Bar £22 with about 60% off.
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=produ ... egoryId=74

FSA XC-190 7075 XC 20mm Riser Bar £35 with 36% off.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=4032
i have this on my bike

at 630mm it's not the widest of bars but suits me great but if you're a tall chap you might want a wider bar.

Prowlus

Thanks . So are carbon bars a good idea for long travel bikes with reinforced bits such as thru axle hubs , thick rims etc? I'm leading towards either a Azonic B-52 , or a Easton EC70 . Do any of those offer oversized mid sections?

stof41

bontrager xxxlite

ride_whenever

I'd go for the DH easton carbon bar, just for the stupidly high strength, over the EC70.

strodey

I fancied the race face next, but had to go for the deus xc purely because i couldn't fit pop loc on next! next look great!