Flat vs Curved/Riser bar on MTB

[Tsp]

I've noticed the prevalence of these curved bars on most new MTBs instead of flat bars--which was on
the bike i bought, btw.

What is the reason for this? I would think it creates a more upright position and reduce pain in the
wrist/forearm area... but I've been on some 15-30 mile rides and haven't experienced any discomfort.
As far as handling alone goes I like the feel of my flat bar bike over all the other bikes I test
rode with the curved bars

 

[Chris Phillipo]

In article <[email protected]>, [email protected] says...
> I've noticed the prevalence of these curved bars on most new MTBs instead of flat bars--which was
> on the bike i bought, btw.
>
> What is the reason for this? I would think it creates a more upright position and reduce pain in
> the wrist/forearm area... but I've been on some 15-30 mile rides and haven't experienced any
> discomfort. As far as handling alone goes I like the feel of my flat bar bike over all the other
> bikes I test rode with the curved bars
>
>
>

Some bikes were never designed to use a riser bar, your bike is probably one of them.
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