Mountain Biking - handle bars (not chocolate bars!)

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trg

01-23-02, 12:06 AM

My current Giant uses a straight bar with bar ends. My new bike has no handle bars. What are the differences between the straight bar and a riser bar.

I have no complaints with my current setup, but want to hear what you have to say before buying.

thanks
Anuar

velocipedio

01-23-02, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by trg
My new bike has no handle bars...

I have no complaints with my current setup, but want to hear what you have to say before buying.
Man, I'd complain! Riding a mountain bike with no handlebars takes a level of riding skill that I can't even imagine!

Handlebars is one thing I'd definitely check out before buying.

Richard D

01-23-02, 06:59 AM

Riser bars will give you a more upright position which is often favoured by downhill riders, commuters and anyone with back problems. Flat bars will generally give you a lower position, often favoured by xc-racers. Riser bars are often wider than flat bars (but not always). Riser bars tend to be slightly (and we're not talking a lot here) heavier.

Richard