Wide XC Bars

Eyon

What is there out there?

I have the standard bars on my Anthem which are 670-680mm. However, I have very wide shoulders and my natural grip tends to mean the outer lock-ring on my grips rests on the palm of my hand rather than outside my hand. Fine for a short ride but tends to hurt on a long ride, especially as it rests on the area where I did some tendon damage on my last crash.

In the LBS the other day there were some DH bars, and at 710mm they felt real comfy, my hands rested on the inside or the bars not over the edge. However they are a bit burley and no doubt heavy for my use.

Are there any light weight but reasonably priced bars around 710mm or more (to cut down) which be out of place around a trail rather than just on a DH bike?

mrfmilo

Lots. Budget? Carbon/alu?

Eyon

Alu, cheaper the better.

lawman

Kcnc do a 710mm wide scandium riser bar, very light and only 50 quid, got a pair on my MojoHD and plan on getting another pair for my maxlight, very nice bar, highly recommended and clee cycles are great to deal with too, just try not to be tempted by all the other bling stuff

warpcow

Unless you find something fancier on special offer, I don't think you'll do better than this:

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/handlebars/mountain/product/review-kcnc-sc-bone-handlebar-11-44492/

I have a Sunline 711mm V1. It a little heavier, but stiffer (and comes in fancy colours).

Edit: beaten to it

Eyon

Will look into the KCNC bar. The only other thing I've found is the Answer Pro Taper 780 DH bar, will trim 35mm off each end but I'd dare say we're looking at weights north of 300g, a little excessive for trail work? CRC have it on their private sale for £33 at the mo

mrfmilo

On one often sell decent bars cheaply, may be worth a look:

http://www.on-one.co.uk/c/q/bars-and-grips

And the Answers are hardcore DH bars, doesn't mean you couldnt use them though

lawman

The protaper will be well north of 300g at 780mm wide, the kcnc bars weigh just 220g on my scales, you won't get a lighter bar for the money that's this wide

Shaggy_Dog

Bontrager Rhythm Pro is nice, 710mm width with 50mm rise or 750mm width with 25mm rise, both are fairly light, have a great feel and cost £60.