Carbon Riser Bars - Spoiled For Choice!

CitizenLee

Trying to decide on some carbon bars for the Mega but there's too many to choose from! I normally use RF Atlas cut to 760mm but they're still too wide, so currently using some 711mm Easton Havens, but they're a touch too narrow... so rather than cut down the RFs any more, I thought I'd treat myself to some carbon

I'm after something for AM sorta stuff, and around 720-750mm, 20mm rise. Happy to cut down longer bars though, assuming a Dremel is fine to use?

I think I've managed to narrow it down to this lot...

Truvativ BlackBox Jerome Clementz Riser Bar
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/truv ... prod108857

Thomson All Mountain Carbon Riser Bar
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/thom ... -prod91741

Easton Haven Carbon Riser Bar
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/east ... prod119916

Race Face SIXC Carbon Riser Bar
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/race ... prod106584

Deity Components T-Mo Enduro Riser Bar 2014
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/deit ... prod111678

Any others to look at, or horror stories about any of the above?

supersonic

Also this, but maybe on the more XC side:

http://www.carboncycles.cc/?s=0&t=2&c=94&p=1269

mcnultycop

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/HBOOKNUCK/o ... -handlebar

I just ordered some of these, they sent the 747mm instead of the 777mm I ordered, so they've gone back but they seemed spot on.

supersonic

mcnultycop wrote:

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/HBOOKNUCK/on-one-knuckleball-handlebar

I just ordered some of these, they sent the 747mm instead of the 777mm I ordered, so they've gone back but they seemed spot on.

Look good, especially the flex options.

gt5xcr

Thanks for the on one link , been looking at new bars myself and these seem just the ticket.

felix.london

supersonic wrote:

Also this, but maybe on the more XC side:

http://www.carboncycles.cc/?s=0&t=2&c=94&p=1269

+ 1 for the CC ones - I'm using them for fairly tough alpine rinding and they feel great. Came from a set of (alu) Havens too

CitizenLee

Thanks for the suggestions guys, will take a look at them when back on the PC.

For my other question, is it ok to cut carbon bars with a Dremel? I do have carbon cutting disks. I used a hacksaw on a set of carbon Monkey Lite bars years ago but was never happy with the cut.

peter413

Sixc's are my favourite bars so they get my vote. I'd stay away from the Truvativ's because they're a little heavy and not recommended for DH so they're in theory weaker, heavier and narrower than the Sixc's. Pretty sure the new Haven's are 740mm so they could be a good option as well. The Kinesis Strut R750's might be an option as well if you aren't too heavy, I wouldn't run them on an AM bike but I know other lighter riders that do with no issues.

poah

fatbar lite carbon or the new wider haven's

paul.skibum

Cutting - get a hacksaw (but a big one not a junior hacksaw) and a fine 32TPI blade. You only cut in one direction, take it slow and steady, dont apply force or go too fast or you wont get good results. So true in many aspects of life.....

I wouldnt rush to cut down wider than your desired size bars - give them a try at full width - you might like them.

BloggingFit

http://www.bontrager.com/model/04048

oxocube1

Did this spawn from my mention of Carbon bars by any chance Lee?

Also, another potential choice:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/race ... prod106590

Very light and in your size range.

felix.london

Seeing as your looking at all the big brands...

http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/lithium-carbon-bar.htm

ej2320

It's not carbon but the Kore Mega is very light for a non carbon bar

270g I think and it's very nice on the bike

Otherwise I'd probably go for the Easton

supersonic

felix.london wrote:

Seeing as your looking at all the big brands...

http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/lithium-carbon-bar.htm

What weight though?

rockmonkeysc

Carbon isn't always lighter than aluminium and not all carbon bars can be cut.
I would go for the carbon Renthal Fatbar. Renthals are always strong and well made.

CitizenLee

peter413 wrote:

Sixc's are my favourite bars so they get my vote. I'd stay away from the Truvativ's because they're a little heavy and not recommended for DH so they're in theory weaker, heavier and narrower than the Sixc's. Pretty sure the new Haven's are 740mm so they could be a good option as well. The Kinesis Strut R750's might be an option as well if you aren't too heavy, I wouldn't run them on an AM bike but I know other lighter riders that do with no issues.

I do really like the SIXCs, but they're 785mm.

I reckon the Truvative's I linked would be ok for my riding, but will need to check weight against the others.

For the life of me I can't find anywhere that sells the new 740mm Carbon Havens.

I'll take a look at those Kinesis, although they're not a brand I'm familiar with.

POAH wrote:

fatbar lite carbon or the new wider haven's

Cheers. As above I can't seem to find the 740mm Carbon Havens anywhere! Not a fan or the Renthals for some reason. Might be the gold

paul.skibum wrote:

Cutting - get a hacksaw (but a big one not a junior hacksaw) and a fine 32TPI blade. You only cut in one direction, take it slow and steady, dont apply force or go too fast or you wont get good results. So true in many aspects of life.....

I wouldnt rush to cut down wider than your desired size bars - give them a try at full width - you might like them.

Thanks for the tip Paul! So Dremel not recommended then?

As for size, my Race Face Atlas were 785mm, then I cut them to 760mm but I still found myself holding my hands right up against the brakes.

Then tried my spare alu Havens which are 711mm, but find my hands always on the edge... so I reckon between 720mm and 750mm will be my sweet spot.

BloggingFit wrote:

http://www.bontrager.com/model/04048

Thanks for the suggestion!

oxocube1 wrote:

Did this spawn from my mention of Carbon bars by any chance Lee?

Also, another potential choice:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/race ... prod106590

Very light and in your size range.

Yes mate, it's actually all your fault!

I did look at the Next but thought they might be a bit too XC orientated. I'm no DH racer or Freeride hero, but I can be pretty harsh on my bike so would be worried I'd break them.

felix.london wrote:

Seeing as your looking at all the big brands...

http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/lithium-carbon-bar.htm

Thanks bud, I did look at those originally, but as sad as it may seem, I just don't like the look of them. Nice price though!

ej2320 wrote:

It's not carbon but the Kore Mega is very light for a non carbon bar

270g I think and it's very nice on the bike

Otherwise I'd probably go for the Easton

Cheers. As above, can't seem to find anywhere that sells the longer Easton Havens. Only Havocs @ 750mm, which are maybe a bit too DH for my needs.

RockmonkeySC wrote:

Carbon isn't always lighter than aluminium and not all carbon bars can be cut.
I would go for the carbon Renthal Fatbar. Renthals are always strong and well made.

I'm not really concerned about weight, just changing for the sake of it really, and to see how carbon bars feel on this bike.



The Thomsons are looking best bet at the moment, unless I can find these ellusive 740mm Havens!

felix.london

supersonic wrote:

felix.london wrote:

Seeing as your looking at all the big brands...

http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/lithium-carbon-bar.htm

What weight though?

~265g I think

CitizenLee

Just found some Chromag Fubars Cutlass carbon bars for £54.99 reduced from £110.99

VERY tempted!

Angus Young

Given that it's going on a Mega, is there a reason that the Nukeproof carbon is not on your radar? Or is that a dumb question?

dusk

Want to buy my SixC they're the mk1 730mm versions and I've been considering selling as they're a bit narrow for me. Great bars though, bought a mk2 785mm version for my big bike

BloggingFit

The Race Face Next Carbon bars on my Bird are 720mm.

CitizenLee

Not a dumb question Angus I've just never really been into their finishing kit, although I'm know it's all great stuff.

Ordered the Chromags. Thanks for the offer though Dusk

It was the SIXC I was thinking about BloggingFit, thought the next were more XC?

BloggingFit

They are but I'd imagine the tolerances to be pretty good. In theory you're hitting bigger stuff but then you would also have more suspension travel plus the narrower bar should have less stress put up on it

Angus Young

CitizenLee wrote:

Not a dumb question Angus I've just never really been into their finishing kit, although I know it's all great stuff.

Ah, O.K, I thought perhaps it wasn't up to the job.

CitizenLee

The Chromags arrived yesterday and they're a thing of beauty

Gonna fit them after work but before I do, I have a dumbass question... I bought some Tacx Carbon Assembly paste to dab a bit on the stem clamping area, but should I also put a wee bit on the brakes, shifter and Reverb clamps too?

peter413

I only put carbon paste on the stem clamp. You can easily get the brakes etc tight enough.

CitizenLee

Nice one, thanks Peter... that's what I thought

poah

CitizenLee wrote:

The Chromags arrived yesterday and they're a thing of beauty

Gonna fit them after work but before I do, I have a dumbass question... I bought some Tacx Carbon Assembly paste to dab a bit on the stem clamping area, but should I also put a wee bit on the brakes, shifter and Reverb clamps too?

I put some on my grips, brakes, shifters and reverb - means you don't have to torque as much

CitizenLee

POAH wrote:

CitizenLee wrote:

The Chromags arrived yesterday and they're a thing of beauty

Gonna fit them after work but before I do, I have a dumbass question... I bought some Tacx Carbon Assembly paste to dab a bit on the stem clamping area, but should I also put a wee bit on the brakes, shifter and Reverb clamps too?

I put some on my grips, brakes, shifters and reverb - means you don't have to torque as much

I never crank down the controls anyway, just do them tight enough that they don't move when I use them, but would still slip rather than break in the event of crash. I have a torque wrench too, but I dunno how accurate it is!

felix.london

CitizenLee wrote:

The Chromags arrived yesterday and they're a thing of beauty

They do look nice on their site