Are these bars ok?

andy83

only use my bike for commuting, am 16 stone so quite big lad, although no big belly lol

will these bars be ok

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... 0Handlebar

dont want to spend the earth and i know easton are decent, are they any good
also what is the main difference between flat and riser bars, only ever used riser, is it just preference??

thanks

stumpyjon

They should be fine, Easton aren't going to put their name to anything crap. They'll just be heavier than the more expensive versions.

Flat vs. risers is down to preference, if you're used to risers I'd stick with them, going to flats will change your riding position and may feel odd.

abbots_mike

i have the EA50. think its the low rise. slightly lighter and more expensive but nonetheless a nice bar to use. i'd stick to risers if thats what you are used to, no benefit to flats except for preference i think.

dhxcme

ea30 are good bars I use ea50 on my Downhill rig and they have done the trick so far.

Some others to look at.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360018793&n=Race%20Face%20Evolve%20DH%20Handlebar

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360021070&n=Truvativ%20Hussefelt%20Riser%20Handlebar

Depends on what terrain you ride on and how you ride as to how they will perform.

Flat or riser bars is down to preference but flats tend to favour xc riding and roads and risers work best on short distance aggresive riding.

andy83

thanks for all your replies, think im going to purchase in the morning,

on a budget on rather easton due to good rep

thanks again