handlebars (riser)

3110neil
3110neil Posts: 303
edited March 2009 in MTB buying advice
hi
i am going to buy some riser bars the current ones are 20mm rise ,how far should i go ,i was thing of 40mm 1.5 inch ,i just dont feel that comfy on the ones i have ]
any info would be great
cheers

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  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Totally a matter of taste, and depends on the bike too, so no simple answer I'm afraid. The thing to do if you're unsure is probably to hit ebay and buy some cheap bars to try out before blowing the budget on something you might not like. Or, if you've got any riding mates, chances are they'll have some random bars in the attic. I seem to accumulate bars :oops: And they only take minutes to swap around.
    Uncompromising extremist
  • dave_hill
    dave_hill Posts: 3,877
    I had fairly low rise bars on my Giant VT, only about 20mm or so. I took a gamble and went for a set of Sunline V2s with a 50mm rise (they are also about 50mm wider than the original ones too).

    Best move I ever made - I feel more in control and less likely to dive over the bars, plus steering takes less effort because of the increased leverage.

    Oddly enough, it's stopped the front end tending to want to rise on steep climbs...

    However, as has been said, it's a matter of taste. What is right for me may not be right for you...
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  • nozzac
    nozzac Posts: 408
    I just replaced my very old, narrow and flat XC bars and I've liked the results both in terms of comfort and handling. I got some Planet X 2 inch riser bars from Chain Reaction - cost about £18. Seem very strong. Look OK.
  • 3110neil
    3110neil Posts: 303
    hii guys
    thanks for the info ,so ive purchased some easton mid rise bars 1.5 inch from crc
    ill see how they go ,they had 2 inch risers ,i thought that may be too much
    once again thanks for the replys

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