Handlebars

The Good:

Exceptional small-bump sensitivity
Reduces arm pump significantly
Tunability per riders preference
Allows riders to ride longer and faster
Surprisingly durable
Made in America

The Bad:

Weight: About twice the weight of a high-end carbon bar
Pricey (but comes with a 30 day Buy-Back guarantee)
Only offered in 25mm rise and 31.8mm bar clamp diameter

Overall Review: The industry has come a long way since the 80’s and 90’s. From hucking those fully rigid Specialized Hard Rocks off dirt lot jumps to 37lb carbon fiber e-bikes, oh how things have changed. Components have gotten stiffer, frames have gotten lighter, and modern suspension is pushing riders further...

Posted by dirtworks911 on 10/1/2020 9:51 AM

REVIEW - FSA Gradient WideR Carbon Rim, Gradient Stem, Carbon 35 Handlebar (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 8/4/2020 10:49 AM

Hayes Bicycle Group Introduces All New XC Group (press release)

Posted by Hayes on 6/16/2020 8:00 AM

Brett Rheeder Starts Title MTB - A Mountain Bike Components Brand (video)

"At first, Title wasn’t a brand; it was just a small idea. I needed components that could handle the abuse of freeriding at the highest level. Since I wasn’t excited about the options that were available to me, I decided to design the parts myself. The idea progressed from producing a handlebar ...

Posted by bturman on 6/8/2020 11:46 AM

DH bar height? (forum topic)

Posted by rockchomper on 4/8/2020 1:55 PM

35mm Carbon Bar Flex (forum topic)

Posted by skypig on 4/7/2020 5:12 PM

There has been a lot of talk about compliant cockpits lately, as component makers seek to provide a more comfortable experience with less fatigue as the potential reward. OneUp Components has taken the 35mm diameter cockpit design one step further by giving the bar an oval shape that tapers off ...

Posted by iceman2058 on 1/13/2020 12:28 AM

35mm Carbon Handlebars Flex Tested and More - Vital Gear Show (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 12/2/2019 12:50 PM

How much rise is too much rise for DJ? (forum topic)

Posted by raspberry!!! on 11/19/2019 10:29 AM

Handlebar Roll (forum topic)

Posted by Alex1 on 11/6/2019 4:33 PM

Motocross Brand TAG Metals Launches a Range of MX Inspired Mountain Bike Components (press release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/5/2019 2:41 AM

Ride Longer, Ride Stronger. The Inside Story of SPANK's Vibrocore Solution for Arm Pump (press release)

Posted by Spank Industries on 10/16/2019 12:55 PM

First Ride: TAG Metals Enters the Mountain Bike Market (feature story)

Posted by iceman2058 on 9/28/2019 9:39 AM

OneUp Components Carbon Handlebar (product)

handlebar width (forum topic)

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PIT BITS - 2019 Crankworx Whistler Bikes and Tech (photo album)

Posted by sspomer on 8/20/2019 7:00 PM

e*thirteen Enters the Cockpit Game with Three Handlebars and Two Stems (press release)

Posted by k.shiz on 8/12/2019 12:00 AM

Going from strength to strength, the last few years has seen rider-run, independent component manufacturer Deity cement its place in the market as a producer of high-quality goods that both talk the talk and walk the walk. Deity prides itself in making stuff that not only looks good (and it gene...

Posted by iceman2058 on 7/27/2019 5:33 AM

DEITY Speedway Handlebar (product)

ENVE Composites Introduces No-Questions-Asked Lifetime Incident Protection (press release)

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Posted by hurricanejoel on 5/23/2019 7:00 AM

Because the sports are similar in many ways, off-road dirt biking is a popular crossover for mountain bikers. It's my favorite hobby, by far. Still high on adrenaline and a sense of accomplishment, I equated my first off-road moto racing experience to riding two hours non-stop on a downhill bike...

Posted by bturman on 4/26/2019 11:05 AM

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OneUp Releases New Carbon Bars, EDC-Ready Stem and Lock-On Grips (press release)

Posted by OneUp on 4/10/2019 8:24 AM

DEITY Launches Full 35mm Carbon and Aluminum Handlebar Line (press release)

Posted by sspomer on 3/6/2019 7:59 AM

ENVE Composites M7 Handlebars (product)

Mountain Bike Component of the Year - Shreddy Awards (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 12/30/2018 1:54 PM

GROMS GET STOKED! SDG JR PRO KIT – Shred in Good Company (press release)

Posted by sspomer on 12/5/2018 8:53 PM

How to Upgrade Your Mountain Bike: Our Favorite Affordable Upgrades (press release)

Posted by Jenson USA on 10/24/2018 11:27 AM

Ifyou’re a “carbon everything” type of person, chances are you’ve already lusted over the odd ENVE Composites part for your pride and joy. The Ogden, Utah-based brand is most well-known for its exclusive carbon wheelsets, but it makes a number of other fantastic plastic products too. To compleme...

Posted by iceman2058 on 10/16/2018 3:20 AM