Riser or flat?

jamie_79

What difference would changing to a flat bar make to my riding?

DMRrider95

flat bars put you more over the front of the bike and keep you lower down or something im making the same desision

Thewaylander

Also Risers have more sweep generally which can be more comfortable on your wrists

Northwind

Then, you can get swept flats... Just put a set of Salsas on my flat-barred road bike and they're absolutely lovely, it's like all the best bits of flats and risers combined. Ace.

niteryder666

Riser often mean a more upright and less aerodynamic position. If I'm in a race or timed event I always prefer a bike with flat bars.

Langers

Flats also tend to be slighly narrower. So good for courses where you are winding through trees.

I would generally say flats are good for racing and risers are good for trail riding and novice racers (as they inspire confidence)

jamie_79

Thanks for all your posts. Decision made. I'll stick with risers for trails.

wavey1490

at the end of the day its down to personal choice, try a set iof flats and see what you prefer and feel more comfy with !!

supersonic

And of course what you initial set up is (think stem, spacers, front end height). A flat on one bike may be higher overall than a riser on another ;-)