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mytrustysteed · 11-27-2007, 08:10 PM

Anyone have any thoughts on riser bars? I remember getting some bars on my last bike that had maybe an inch rise and had better handling and control on the down hill. My bars I have now are pretty straight. I saw some 2 inch risers on price point http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/114...=17&zmap=11419

TURNERob · 11-27-2007, 08:15 PM

Hard to beat that deal for $10, shipping will cost almost as much though.

Anyway riser bars are pretty much standard on most dare I say "all mountain" bikes. Most flat bars are found on xc race bikes. It is preference though, it will certainly put you in a better position for descents.

mytrustysteed · 11-27-2007, 08:24 PM

I figure it would shift my body weight back over the back tire more, but might hinder the climbing.
You'd think I would know this after riding this long

11-27-2007, 08:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
mytrustysteed Senior Member	Riser bars Anyone have any thoughts on riser bars? I remember getting some bars on my last bike that had maybe an inch rise and had better handling and control on the down hill. My bars I have now are pretty straight. I saw some 2 inch risers on price point http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/114...=17&zmap=11419 __________________ WWJH....Who Would Jesus Hate?

11-27-2007, 08:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
TURNERob I need a tow truck ASAP	Hard to beat that deal for $10, shipping will cost almost as much though. Anyway riser bars are pretty much standard on most dare I say "all mountain" bikes. Most flat bars are found on xc race bikes. It is preference though, it will certainly put you in a better position for descents. __________________ Cal Clinkie: Now that I'm older I don't think I'll buy another bike without a kickstand. Arrrkelly: Couldn't you freaks have found a slightly less obvious spot to drink and act retarded?

11-27-2007, 08:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
mytrustysteed Senior Member	I figure it would shift my body weight back over the back tire more, but might hinder the climbing. You'd think I would know this after riding this long __________________ WWJH....Who Would Jesus Hate?

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