Answer ProTaper 780 DH Handlebar

AvgAverage User Rating
Related:
Where To Buy
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.

6 member reviews

Answer pro taper
Rating:
The Good
various rise options, colors, width and stiffness
The Bad
none, i really like these
Overall Review:

I run the aluminum bars on my demo uncut with a 1" riser and absolutely love them. I use the larger rise on the demo because I have a direct mount so with the rise it makes the perfect height for my liking. I am no expert in the air so I fortunately can say they have been abused and have no problems bending so far after a couple seasons, me well thats another story im surprised I haven't made the fails but its practice.

I also have the carbon bars on my "enduro" machine with a low rise. I can say they are just as strong and true as ever. Best bars I have ridden and have used a majority from bontragers(stock), ODI's, carbon havocs, and a couple others I can not recall. I was a little concerned with a low rise but I have found my my perfect set ups on my bikes.

0 comments

Post a reply to: Answer pro taper

Answer Protaper DH,
Rating:
The Good
Strong, well priced, nice and wide, comfortable hand position.
The Bad
Lighter options available (but more expensive)
Overall Review:

STATS. So, Answer have been around for a while, they make a bunch of Moto stuff, and their bike stuff isn't half bad either. The 780mm Protaper DH is, as the name suggests, their downhill/FR (does FR even exist anymore?) bar. It weighs in around 335gm, so its not super light, but it's not as heavy as some offerings either, and it's price is definitely competitive. The Protaper DH utilises a slightly flatter and straighter design (8 degree backsweep, 4 degree upsweep) compared to most bars (9 degree x 5 degree) and at 780mm wide are on the restrained side of the width war (some brands have made it out to 830mm). I'm not an expert on body geometry, but this design felt good to me, keeping my hands down low and in a comfortable position.

PERFORMANCE. On the trail these bars were faultless. My hands were comfortable on 15minute DH runs, and they kept me in control in hairy situations many a time. They weren't so stiff as to transmit every last jolt into my palms, but that being said, I never noticed any flex during riding (for reference, I'm 80kg/186cm). They just sat there, looked good, and got on with the job.

Durability was also good, surviving two bikes, countless DH/AM/Slalom runs, and a few hectic crashes. The paintwork held up quite well (much better than the Atlas, and a bit better than the Gravity 800) and stayed looking fresh for ages.

OPINION.I'll be blunt about it, I love these bars. I've had a few big bars (Gravity 800, Funn Full On 750, Race Face Atlas) but these were definitely my favourite so far. I'd recommend them for anyone looking for a solid bar on a big big, and would also consider putting one on a burly 6in bike.

0 comments

Post a reply to: Answer Protaper DH,

Wide and light
Rating:
The Good
I think most handlebars in this price range will be pretty similar in terms of strength, the one thing i noticed right away about these ones is the weight and how light they are. They feel really nice and are nice and stiff. Also having some color options is nice as well.
The Bad
The only thing i noticed is that the color is fading on the top of the bars. Not really a big deal but kind of weird.
Overall Review:

Super happy with these strong, stiff, wide, light bars. Would highly recommend.

0 comments

Post a reply to: Wide and light

Pro Taper Bars
Rating:
The Good
Bars are unreal! The rise is perfect and the roll on them just feels right. I like my bars a little thinner than the stock 780mm and thanks to Answer they make it a lot easier for me to get them to 750mm because they mark where to cut on each end so the rider is easily able to set there width exactly where they want it. I feel confident in these handlebars when I ride, they are strong, well rolled and look great.
The Bad
Bars: May be a little wide straight out of the box but once a little trim is done to suit they are perfect. They tend to scratch/wear easily, though.
Overall Review:
Overall the bars are great. Can't complain.

0 comments

Post a reply to: Pro Taper Bars

780 hangers!
Rating:
The Good
wide, clear measurement marks for cutting, nice bend, stiff enough for DH and hucking, but has slight give for vibration assist.
The Bad
paint scratches a little too easily
Overall Review:
Very good handle bars that give you comfort and control in a sweet looking package! at 780mm these bars are some of the widest on the market, but that doesn't mean some of us shorter riders cant cut the down a bit with the easy to use cut markers.

0 comments

Post a reply to: 780 hangers!

Specifications

Product
Answer ProTaper 780 DH Handlebar
Riding Type
Dirt Jump / Slopestyle
Downhill
Freeride / Bike Park
Trail
Material
Aluminum
Material Details
 
Clamp Diameter
31.8mm
Width
780mm
Rise
12.5mm, 25.4mm
Upsweep
4°
Backsweep
8°
Colors
Red, Gold, Black, White
Weight
0 lb 11.8 oz (335 g)
Miscellaneous
 
Price
$65.00
More Info
What do you think?
Where To Buy
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
Handlebars

More Products

The Latest