risers vs flat
03-14-07, 10:10 PM
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risers vs flat
so this isn't meant to in any way put down either, i'm just curious as to why risers are becoming so popular... i road a flat bar for a while, and i don't see the difference between a riser and a flat bar... i would think you could get the same effect either way by just changing the rise of your stem. am i missing something?
03-14-07, 10:27 PM
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I ride risers for a few reasons. Aesthetics are a big part of it, but there are some other reasons.
Risers sweep back, and they usually sweep upwards too. I find they put my hands in a more comfortable position.
I run threadless so the Rivendell jack that stem skyhigh mentality just isn't an option.
High rise stems are freakin ugly.
I do run flat bars on my 29er because risers would put me way to far upright.
Risers sweep back, and they usually sweep upwards too. I find they put my hands in a more comfortable position.
I run threadless so the Rivendell jack that stem skyhigh mentality just isn't an option.
High rise stems are freakin ugly.
I do run flat bars on my 29er because risers would put me way to far upright.
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Flats FTW. Stiffer, lighter, 10% faster, yo.
03-15-07, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by fibergoldfish
carbon flats with ergonomic mountin bike bar end grips (the cane creek dealys) best thing since sliced beer
risers with a drop stem looks cool
03-15-07, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by shogun17
risers with a drop stem looks cool
03-15-07, 12:59 PM
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Risers provide a more comfy place for your girlfriend/wife to sit when you're trailing her on your handlebars. Unless, of course, she has a huge ass. Then you need a flat bar.
03-15-07, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Burd
Risers provide a more comfy place for your girlfriend/wife to sit when you're trailing her on your handlebars. Unless, of course, she has a huge ass. Then you need a flat bar.
03-15-07, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by doofo
