Carbon or DH Handle Bar Help Please

oscb123

Hi all
This is my first post, hope i can get some help from some like minded bike lovers!

Ok, so i ride a Scott Scale 950 29er, I ride through the city, parks and MTB tracks on weekends.

Have just recently upgraded my pedals to some Shimano Saints (beasts) and now looking at upgrading the handle bars to a smaller one and possibly a lighter set.

Im looking at quality handle bars, as i want to add value to the bike and make the ride as sweet as i can.
Here is the first option -
Easton 2013 EC70 XC Low Rise carbon MTB Bar - $109.99 NZD
Or
Ritchey WCS Carbon Rizer Bar Low Rise - $169.99 NZD

Should i go for a carbon handle bar or stick with a standard DH bar??

Thoughts please?

Thanks

warpcow

The idea that you'll add value to the bike is false. If you ever sell the bike the handlebar would be one of the first things a prospective buyer would think about changing. If you simply mean 'value' to you in terms of you liking it more then fill your boots and get whatever you think looks best.

What is it about your current bar you don't like in terms of fit? From this point work out what it is you want in a bar, and don't worry about the material or price so much.

cooldad

Kia Ora

It's far from being a DH bike, but I don't think you mean DH.
Saints are really heavy, so if you are looking for decent light stuff, that's a mistake.
Otherwise what warpcow said.

ilovedirt

I think this guy has been reading too much MBUK

poah

buy the bar suited to your needs.

I bought an EA70 monkey bar in white recently. Its not lighter than my previous bar (FSA XC 190) but it is a bit wider (685 V 630) and roughly the same rise and sweep. The only reason I got the bar was because I tried someone else's bike and the bar width felt better. if you feel your bars are too wide you can always cut off the ends which is cheaper than buying a new one

oscb123

Thanks for your input everyone, the bottom line is that i already have a decent bike, i want to keep it like that by not putting shitty parts on it, thats why i asked the question.

And i guess its all down to me and what i want, just needed some advice.

The Rookie

Decide what you need, width, rise, sweep and then (and only then) decide the bar that does that best for you!