BringThatShtIn Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I was just wondering, is there any point getting riser bars, I mean, are they REALLY that much better?I figure that it would have the same effect as just having a high stem, and I'm pretty sure I already have one of those, so would it be of any benefit getting risers? Or am I completely missing the point of them?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H! Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 The answer is YES, they are so much better, i run riser bars on my Monty which are great but i had a go on my mates bike which had flat bars & i hated it, got off it straight away but it will be the best decision you will ever make Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Yeah Im not sure why but they do feel much better! You cant know it till you've tried it really, obviously try it and if you dont like it then go back - its not for everyone - but im glad I got some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringThatShtIn Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 So I guess from your replies that it's about the feel rather than the geometry or position change specifically? Does it make 'stuff' easier or is it just about comfort on the bike?I'm also guessing it makes more of a difference on a mod, because by default you end up bending your back more and reaching down to get to the bars, so maybe there's no need for both a riser and high stem on a stock like mine (other than the 'feel' like you talked about). This is pure speculation though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlet Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I think flat bars will eventually fade and die out, riser bars seem to have taken over, just props you up in a position where you can really exert yourself. I also found that flats give me terrible wrist cramp.But on the other hand, didn't Hermance used to run flats (or maybe he still does), and he's world champion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 didn't Hermance used to run flats (or maybe he still does), and he's world champion!is he??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringThatShtIn Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I also found that flats give me terrible wrist cramp.I think that I get that as well, but that might just be me keeping my arms too straight or locking my wrists a bit much. By the looks of it I'll end up getting risers eventually =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katkin Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 (edited) Yes he did run flats but that has nothing to do with it.Riser bars are way better than flats with a long stem because:A: It is way more comfortable and better on your wrists and general musculature.B: You have more adjustment with risers by tilting them back and forward.Flats will probably die off except for the hardcore fans of them, but they will probably be back also.MAttNoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited September 11, 2009 by Katkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringThatShtIn Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Riser bars are way better than flats with a long stemWell I shall get some ASAP then. Plus I just like fiddling with stuff on my bike =) I have a new tensioner and chain planned too soon =)Any suggestions as to a set of risers which won't cost too much (£35 maybe?) and will suit a grey and white bike?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Any suggestions as to a set of risers which won't cost too much (£35 maybe?) and will suit a grey and white bike?ThanksNot Try-All yourself replicas snap snap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringThatShtIn Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 That isn't a suggestion. That's an ungestion. New word =) I'm like Shakespeare. When you getting the tensioner rob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I think theyre generally more comfortable because they incorporate both up and back sweep unlike flats that only sweep in one direction. They also offer a greater range of adjustment that allows you to fine tune your cockpit better, for example if I tip my trialtechs right forward I get really bad hand cramp from just riding along, tip them back a bit and it instantly goes. Also effectively allows you to play with stem geometry instantly with can make or break how a frame rides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 (edited) make sure if you're left handed, you dont get right handed bars though. i did that once, felt awful <-- thats a joke btw.but yeah I found stuff easier to do with riser bars. Really cant explain it, it just feels better cockpit control Edited September 11, 2009 by PaRtZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 make sure if you're left handed, you dont get right handed bars though. i did that once, felt awful <-- thats a joke btw.but yeah I found stuff easier to do with riser bars. Really cant explain it, it just feels better cockpit control Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I think theyre generally more comfortable because they incorporate both up and back sweep unlike flats that only sweep in one direction. They also offer a greater range of adjustment that allows you to fine tune your cockpit better, for example if I tip my trialtechs right forward I get really bad hand cramp from just riding along, tip them back a bit and it instantly goes. Also effectively allows you to play with stem geometry instantly with can make or break how a frame rides Ching With a flat bar, by it's nature it only really has upsweep. As a result, they're not particularly comfortable. Risers give you more options in terms of backsweep, meaning not only more comfort, but you can (as forteh said) set your bike up to feel completely different just by tweaking them a bit. They seem to give a more exagerated difference almost - it's hard to explain, but it does make a lot of difference. I guess for most people too if you keep the same stem but change from flats to risers, you're generally getting a slightly higher and often fractionally longer front end. Raising your bar height generally makes lifting the front feel a bit easier, so it by switching bars it'll probably make it feel better.Definitely worth investing in a good set though - Trialtech risers seem to be pretty sweet. They're a bit over your £35 budget, but they're incredibly popular for a reason... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringThatShtIn Posted September 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Wow I've got a lot of feedback from this, thanks for all the advice guys. Definitely worth investing in a good set though - Trialtech risers seem to be pretty sweet. They're a bit over your £35 budget, but they're incredibly popular for a reason...I think I'll go with that recomendation and get the trialtechs =) What do you think of the Trialtech Sport booster as well (also considering one of those, as my bike is currently without a booster at all)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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