Carbon risers v's Allu
01-05-06, 04:47 AM
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Carbon risers v's Allu
I am buying a low rise bar to upgrade what came as stock......
I am not overally concerned about finding the lightest one out there, but it seems that carbon bars are now the most common and have the widest selection.
The one I like the look of is the race face next lo rise....
Finally my question is : I have serious doubts how strong and durable a carbon bar can be - I need it for trail riding - I just doubt on rougher trails how well do carbon riser bars stand up ?
I notice even DH carbon bars are available - do DHr's really use carbon bars ?
I am not overally concerned about finding the lightest one out there, but it seems that carbon bars are now the most common and have the widest selection.
The one I like the look of is the race face next lo rise....
Finally my question is : I have serious doubts how strong and durable a carbon bar can be - I need it for trail riding - I just doubt on rougher trails how well do carbon riser bars stand up ?
I notice even DH carbon bars are available - do DHr's really use carbon bars ?
01-05-06, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Riles
I am buying a low rise bar to upgrade what came as stock......
I am not overally concerned about finding the lightest one out there, but it seems that carbon bars are now the most common and have the widest selection.
The one I like the look of is the race face next lo rise....
Finally my question is : I have serious doubts how strong and durable a carbon bar can be - I need it for trail riding - I just doubt on rougher trails how well do carbon riser bars stand up ?
I notice even DH carbon bars are available - do DHr's really use carbon bars ?
I am not overally concerned about finding the lightest one out there, but it seems that carbon bars are now the most common and have the widest selection.
The one I like the look of is the race face next lo rise....
Finally my question is : I have serious doubts how strong and durable a carbon bar can be - I need it for trail riding - I just doubt on rougher trails how well do carbon riser bars stand up ?
I notice even DH carbon bars are available - do DHr's really use carbon bars ?
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01-05-06, 07:24 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
I have been using carbon for around four years and have never snapped one. I did find a small hairline fracture in one a few years ago, that was a manufacturer's defect though. All of the carbon bars I have had have held up very well and they have definately been thru their share of crashes. I couldn't begin to tell you how many times I've watched my bikes go tumbling down the side of a mountain.
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01-05-06, 07:30 AM
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Jenson has a Easton Monkeylite riser for $79.00. I wish I had a littler extra cash. 
01-05-06, 08:00 AM
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Riles, I've used the Raceface Next Lowriser you mentioned for a few months now. Mostly for XC type riding. No problems so far and looks great as a bonus!
