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Dyoon 06-09-08 11:16 AM

Riser Bars
 
I wanted to get a riser bar for my bianchi pista, and I planned to cut them a little bit shorter. Is it worth investing in a good bar, or is it better to get a cheap? For cheap bars I was looking at these

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http://www.speedgoat.com/productB.asp?part=127681&cat=24&brand=70
Any suggestions?

Judge_Posner 06-09-08 11:24 AM

parts-bin risers are the way to go

moz138 06-09-08 11:24 AM

i think nitto b201's are the way to go. they are usually around 40 bucks i think.

mailer 06-09-08 11:24 AM

I wouldn't trust a pair of risers that do not come with a listed barspinability rating.

moz138 06-09-08 11:25 AM

yeah or parts bin risers...

crushkilldstroy 06-09-08 11:26 AM

Carbon is nice. Get the cheapest carbon risers you can find. Go for used ones with big gouges in them. They'll match your Rev-X.

Dyoon 06-09-08 11:26 AM


Originally Posted by Judge_Posner (Post 6847708)
parts-bin risers are the way to go

What do you mean by parts-bin?

moz138 06-09-08 11:28 AM

the cardboard box with a bunch of specialized saddles and purple water bottle cages

Dyoon 06-09-08 11:30 AM


Originally Posted by moz138 (Post 6847739)
the cardboard box with a bunch of specialized saddles and purple water bottle cages

Like at a LBS?

motoko 06-09-08 11:35 AM


Originally Posted by Dyoon (Post 6847753)
Like at a LBS?

that would be the one.

Judge_Posner 06-09-08 11:38 AM

parts-bin a.k.a. used and dirt-cheap. usually shops have old crap lying around that nobody wants. ask around.


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