Riser Bars

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Tel

Veteran
Location
Kent
What is with Riser bars? Flat bars look so much better, riser bars look like they belong on my mums shopping bike. I presume there are benefits :becool:
 
It's all about placing the bars where they are needed, if the bars don't provide the lift required you have to achieve it with either the stem or the steerer.
 

Steve Austin

The Marmalade Kid
Location
Mlehworld
A lot of riser bars have sweep as well, and are wider. it just makes it easier to ride the bike how you want to.

I staunchly stuck by my narrow flat bars on my MTB for years. Tried some risers and would never go back, they really do make it a lot easier to steer and control the front end
 

Mr Pig

New Member
They also give you more adjustment as you can tilt them forward and backwards. I actually once used Easton riser bars upside-down! Looked stupid but I liked where it put my hands.
 
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