Flat vs Curved/Riser bar on MTB

10-02-2003, 11:03 PM

I've noticed the prevalence of these curved bars on most new MTBs instead of
flat bars--which was on the bike i bought, btw.

What is the reason for this? I would think it creates a more upright
position and reduce pain in the wrist/forearm area... but I've been on some
15-30 mile rides and haven't experienced any discomfort. As far as handling
alone goes I like the feel of my flat bar bike over all the other bikes I
test rode with the curved bars

10-03-2003, 05:47 AM

In article <blj704$9do$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].utexas.edu>, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] says...
> I've noticed the prevalence of these curved bars on most new MTBs instead of
> flat bars--which was on the bike i bought, btw.
>
> What is the reason for this? I would think it creates a more upright
> position and reduce pain in the wrist/forearm area... but I've been on some
> 15-30 mile rides and haven't experienced any discomfort. As far as handling
> alone goes I like the feel of my flat bar bike over all the other bikes I
> test rode with the curved bars
>
>
>

Some bikes were never designed to use a riser bar, your bike is probably
one of them.
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Chris Phillipo - Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
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