wholelottabonzo Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I currently have flat bars with a shallow(ish) stem rise. I want a bit of extra hight at the front so, should I be looking at keeping the flat bars and getting a new steeper stem or go for some riser bars with my current stem instead? I'm a little sceptical of just ordering something incase I don't get on with the geo change... Any reccomendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Riser barsDo not keep those flat ones! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 flat bars are horrible! at least get riser bars buddy! they'll probably change your geo for the better and you can always adjust the bars a bit too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wholelottabonzo Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Riser bars Do not keep those flat ones! flat bars are horrible! at least get riser bars buddy! they'll probably change your geo for the better and you can always adjust the bars a bit too What is it against flat bars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 They're shit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 They're shit what he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wholelottabonzo Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 They're shit Fair enough! The flats I have at the mo are 750mm wide. I quite like the width as I'm 6ft 5. What reccomendations do you have for risers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetecmk2 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 wide ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wholelottabonzo Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Just bought these. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/funn-full-on-riser-bar-785mm/rp-prod91525 Will give them a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan123 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Riser bars............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) Just bought these. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/funn-full-on-riser-bar-785mm/rp-prod91525 Will give them a go. Edited February 22, 2014 by Jake. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Dale Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Just bought these. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/funn-full-on-riser-bar-785mm/rp-prod91525 Will give them a go. Im not gonna be as mean as jake but those bars are completely the wrong shape, sweep and rise for trials its gonna make the bike feel worse no matter where you position them because there designed for All Mountain/Freeride/DH. typically trials bars have a lot of upsweep on them to make the bike feel lighter and sit on the rear wheel better. Have a look on tarty bikes and see what i mean. Hope that helps..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 there is a guy on the for sale forum who sells a rockman riser bars for a tenner, and I guess, if it is unused, you can bring them back for a refund at CRC, but I am not 100%. I have them, and after the flat bars it changed my bike, it felt.... professional and modern, like I would changed loads of parts. I know it sounds strange but it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wholelottabonzo Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Im not gonna be as mean as jake but those bars are completely the wrong shape, sweep and rise for trials its gonna make the bike feel worse no matter where you position them because there designed for All Mountain/Freeride/DH. typically trials bars have a lot of upsweep on them to make the bike feel lighter and sit on the rear wheel better. Have a look on tarty bikes and see what i mean. Hope that helps..... Yeah I see what you mean, however there are bars on Tarty Bikes which have pretty much the same up and back sweep as these Full On bars. I'm going to reserve judgement until I've tried them. Unfortunately I'm not really in a position to try out a whole range of bars and pick the one which feels best. it's gonna take some time and experimenting. Also having been looking back at how trials has changed and evolved over the last 10 years or so since I used to ride, I'm well aware of the tend for 'trends' to come and go and rember when flat bars were all the rage! I'll try these Full On bars and if i dont find them comfortable, I'll maybe try more up and back sweep etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Your flat bars probably have over all more rise than those Fun ones. FYI, rise is measured from the stem clamp area to the tip of the bars. Post a picture of your bike and we may be able to help you choose a set which you'll get on with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 ew, flats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Which flats are you running? and what frame n stem combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wholelottabonzo Posted February 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Which flats are you running? and what frame n stem combo Some unbranded PoS that came as standard on the DiamondBack Kabuki Mono. Will stick some pics up when I get a chance. Will post one of the old bars v the new Funn bars. Go from there... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wholelottabonzo Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Sorry no pics just yet as I'm at work, The bars have arrived and I've fitted them, I must say I'm pretty bloody pleased with them as I was starting to doubt them with what was being said on here. As I said earlier I'm 6ft5 and I'm quite broad shouldered so I'm not entirely sure I'd be comfortable with a lot of up and back sweep... The bike feels quite different with the new bars on it and I'm definitelly more comfortable. My wrists are at a more natural angle for me when I hold on to the bars and they do add a little extra height which has taken a bit strain off my back. I still would like to try some more angled bars at some point but right now I'm not desperate to do so. Maybe if I can hook up with some folks for a ride somewhere I can have a look at some different bar styles and see if they suit me any better. I will add a couple of pics later for good measure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wholelottabonzo Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Before After I'm happy anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Look.....look at the wire behind the pot pouri its smiling at you. that's strange, nice bike though. how are the new bars feeling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) Quality. If you like the shape of the bars try a higher stem if you still feel the need for more height. There should be plenty of people on here with a spare Trial Tech stem 120x17 or whatever it is...That should suit that build. Edit: Boom, a tenner. Done! http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/topic/184940-garage-clear-out-26-wheels-trialtech-cranks-tensioner-bars/ Edited February 27, 2014 by Ross McArthur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wholelottabonzo Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Look.....look at the wire behind the pot pouri its smiling at you. that's strange, nice bike though. how are the new bars feeling That's my homemade Biltong drying box smiling! Reminding me I need to make some more! The bars feel pretty good just messing about on flat outside my house. I haven't actually been anywhere to ride the bike properly yet let alone just try the new bars! I'm planning a ride on Sunday so will give them a proper go then. Quality. If you like the shape of the bars try a higher stem if you still feel the need for more height. There should be plenty of people on here with a spare Trial Tech stem 120x17 or whatever it is...That should suit that build. Edit: Boom, a tenner. Done! http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/topic/184940-garage-clear-out-26-wheels-trialtech-cranks-tensioner-bars/ Cheers Ross, I've just PM'd the guy about the stem. For a tenner there's no reason not to give it a go see if it's any good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanywhere Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 I had a kabuki not long ago and and straight away I changed the bars to trial tech normal riser and a higher (80 degree) stem then got a better front brake but you could just got a bigger rotor and then stick a pro 2 ont back of it. And then for even better results I changed the forks to some aloy trials ones, and then changed the frame for one 5 years older. Got it riding sweet now! But its all down to personal preference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 80 degree stem?! Gee whiz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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