Race Face Next 35 Handlebar

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Race Face Next 35 bars
Rating:
The Good
Light, stiff, provides some damping
The Bad
Pricey, can chip fairly easily
Overall Review:

I have always been a hard charging rider and I tend to break pretty much everything I own without prejudice. For that reason I have never been much of a carbon guy, I always tend to go with the burliest option without worrying too much about weight. That being said after riding a set of carbon bars and realizing how stiff my current setup was and how little damping they provided, I wanted to try a set of carbon bars.

The next 35 bars I used were in a 760mm width and were comfortable in terms of width, rise and backsweep and I didn’t have any issues getting them setup. I immediately noticed that they do take a bit of the shock out of the rougher trails, but not to an extent where I would say it was a game changer. As previously mentioned I am no weight weenie, so I didn't notice the weight difference, but the overall looks and styling were appreciated. I did get a pretty sizeable chip in the topcoat early on in owning the bars, but it looks to be pretty much cosmetic. If I had to go back and do it again I would opt for a cheaper and more burly bar like the Chromag carbon bars, but the Next bars have still been a solid upgrade and a great bar.

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Carbon perfection for the trail bike
Rating:
The Good
Light, Damp and comfortable
The Bad
Pricey Pricey Pricey
Overall Review:

The last carbon handlebar that I owned came on a circa 2005 SC Heckler.  I wasn't one of those with carbon phobia, I just didn't think it was worth the cost.   Plus, I rode mostly downhill and lived near a bike park.

Nowadays, I ride mostly trails so I splurged on a carbon handlebar upgrade on an aluminum Transition Scout.  The RF Next 35 handlebar is optimized for trail use and it's been a sweet addition to my daily driver.  The dampening characteristics were noticeable especially in rough terrain and I found the Next 35 handlebar to be compliant and comfortable.     

So is it worth it?  Certainly not for the weight savings.   But for the ride quality alone, it's a worthy investment.

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Specifications

Product
Race Face Next 35 Handlebar
Riding Type
Cross Country
Trail
Material
Carbon Fiber
Material Details
UD Carbon with matte clearcoat
Clamp Diameter
35mm
Width
760mm
Rise
10mm, 20mm
Upsweep
Backsweep
Colors
20mm rise: Black, Red, Blue, Turquoise, Green, Stealth
10mm rise: Black
Weight
0 lb 6.3 oz (180 g)
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  • Carbon optimized flex for improved small bump compliance
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    $179.99
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