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Riser bars - cheap?

Old 02-04-11, 09:04 PM
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Riser bars - cheap?

I'm just wondering where I can pick up some decent riser bars for around $30. I am about 200 lbs, so I need something that won't flex too much.
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Old 02-04-11, 09:09 PM
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I am thinking about the Origin 8 ones, anyone have any experience with these?
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Old 02-04-11, 09:22 PM
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I just bought a set of Origin 8 Urban Pro Rise handlebars on eBay. Cut them down to about 43cm, sanded off the edges and slapped some Oury grips on. They're rock-solid.

Do a search for "c-lite riser". They're going for about 20 bucks shipped.
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these guys are really dependable ordered many things from them. I bought the already shortened and powder coated white risers. They seem solid to me though I am only 135 pounds.

https://www.junkyrustybikes.net/index...3p0podud549374

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i got the origin8 risers.
seem OK. and cheep
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Local co-op = $4 Race Face risers
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I had Origin 8 risers on my Madison and loved them. I'm about 200 lbs.
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I agree with yummygooey, co-op is the way to go.
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Noooo!

I still had my Origin8 Risers with oury + tektro lever/cable for $30 in my box that i never use anymore...

dammit
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Originally Posted by Motopecane
these guys are really dependable ordered many things from them. I bought the already shortened and powder coated white risers. They seem solid to me though I am only 135 pounds.

https://www.junkyrustybikes.net/index...3p0podud549374
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Just put the blue origin8 risers on my bike with some black ourys. They seem great so far; might shorten them in the future.
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Try Velomine.com for Origin 8 risers. I just bought a black riser bar from them and it was $15.00. The center is 31.8, so it fit my stem perfectly and the diameter of the rest of the bar is able to accept standard mountain bike brake levers. I also bought some All City Track grips from them and they work very nicely. I took about 1-1/2" off of each end of the bars and I think they are perfect now.
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I have never paid for risers, always got them as gimmes or through trades.
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personally, i've always liked origin8's stuff. i say go with those
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origin 8 urban pro brah
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https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...Riser+Bar.aspx

10 dorra.

i'm almost 200lbs, and ride and thrash daily, and i don't feel any flex with them.
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