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Old 09-29-2003, 11:26 PM   #1
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High Rise Bars
I'm tall (6-5) and find my stock 1" rise bars have me bent over my bike more than I'd like - I often sit down when I can and I think it's because my back gets tired being bent over. I've been considering on my next bike to get a 2" rise bar (i.e. Truvativ Holzfeller) or even going to more of a BMX-style 3" steel riser (I was looking at the .243 racing model).

Other than lack of climbing ability (ha ha) and looking like I'm riding a hog when sitting down (), would there be any drawbacks to going with higher bars? I'm thinking it could only help.

ANy other brand suggestions?
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Old 09-29-2003, 11:32 PM   #2
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I like the Answer Pro Tapers myself. Nice agressive 2" rise and a nice feeling sweep. I love them.
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Old 09-30-2003, 12:47 AM   #3
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Pro-Tapers are where it's at. Gold too

High Rise bars are shit for climbing depending on the bike. XC bikes like flat bars to keep your weight foward to keep the front end down in the hills.
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Old 09-30-2003, 12:59 AM   #4
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IM SELLING PROFILE 4" RISER STEEL bars with crossbar for 50$!!! it can be yours!! super nice
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Old 09-30-2003, 01:38 AM   #5
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Good deal - but 4" might be getting too extreme.
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Old 09-30-2003, 01:41 AM   #6
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they have great sweep very nice.. plus for 50$ u cant go wrong u need shims tho they are from bmx stem (all it means is its not bubbled up for mtb)
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Old 09-30-2003, 01:43 AM   #7
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Azonic makes a really good hi-rise DH bar...

http://www.azonicusa.com/a-handlebars.html

enjoy....
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shhh IFO! im trying to make money 45$ for the profile bars I have photos of it if u want them steel with cross bar
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oh so then i guess this link doesnt help either ???


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IFO... shush! cmon my bar is cheeper!! 3 1/2" rise is what it has
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IFO... shush! cmon my bar is cheeper!! 3 1/2" rise is what it has
thats a fricken BMX bar for gods sake,...

does it say .243 racing aswell....
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thats a fricken BMX bar for gods sake,...

does it say .243 racing aswell....
bmx bars are at least 4" rise


buy a dmr wing bar they are 40 everywhere

good cromo bar 3 inch rise
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I have a DMR wingbar on my HT, and it's sweet.

If you want chopper, check out my bike (the pic's pretty old, crappy, and out of date, but you'll get the idea,) http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/phot...ew&image=70529

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I think Easton makes a 2.5" rise bar. Probably the best bar out of the conventional style (sans cross bar).
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