Riser Bars - 1" vs 1.5" rise
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Riser Bars - 1" vs 1.5" rise
I don't have any experience yet with riser bars (I ride a flat bar currently) but I'll be putting one on my single speed build. I've got the option of using a bar with a 1" rise or one with a 1.5" rise. Same brand, so all other dimensions and specs are the same.
So how does a 1" rise differ from a 1.5" rise bar, performance-wise? What are the pros/cons of each? Does it even matter? I'm assuming there's a significant enough difference since a company would offer both in the same model.
So how does a 1" rise differ from a 1.5" rise bar, performance-wise? What are the pros/cons of each? Does it even matter? I'm assuming there's a significant enough difference since a company would offer both in the same model.
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not much diff. go with the bigger rise for the fuller effect...
rise helps you lift the front end up
rise helps you get butt back for downhillin ventures
I went from flat XC racing to a 2" riser and hated it only for
30 yards then started loving it.
pretty much... more rise is a good thing
for dirt riding
rise helps you lift the front end up
rise helps you get butt back for downhillin ventures
I went from flat XC racing to a 2" riser and hated it only for
30 yards then started loving it.
pretty much... more rise is a good thing
for dirt riding