Handlebars
Review: Ritchey Comp Trail 10D Handlebars
The Ritchey Comp Trail 10D Handlebars feature 10º of back sweep, which is 1-2º more than a typical MTB rise...
Review: the PNW Components Loam Carbon Handlebar 35mm/31.6mm
PNW Components now offers their new Loam Carbon handlebars in 35mm and 31.6mm diameters, and after several months of riding...
First Ride Review: PNW Components Loam Carbon Handlebar and Range Stem
PNW Components’ new Loam Carbon Handlebar dropped this week, adding a carbon fiber option to the PNW Components cockpit collection. The new bars are available in two different rise options — 38mm and 25mm — to provide riders with additional...
Made Bike Show: Monē Bikes & Velo Orange
The Made Bike Show took place this weekend and though the handmade bikes were the stars of the show, I...
Review: SQ Lab Innerbarends 411
SQLab Innerbarends are exactly what you might think, based on the slightly confusing name — they’re bar ends mounted on...
Review: PNW Components Range Handlebar
When the PNW Components Range bar hit my radar I had to try one. It boasts a slight increase in the sweep from typical rise bars intended to increase wrist and back comfort without compromising performance handling. It looked like...
Review: TOGS Flex MTB Thumbgrips
TOGS Thumbgrips are intended to enhance comfort on long rides by facilitating an additional hand position on flat and riders...
Spank Spike 800 Vibrocore Bar
Spank Industries took a different approach when it came to developing their handlebars. Instead of making a carbon bar like...
PNW Components Range Handlebar – Just a Little More Sweep
Wide bars offer the fit and control riders like on mountain bikes with modern geometry, but after a few hours of pedaling, we find that it isn’t always the most comfortable on our wrists. Although there are a few options...
Inner Bar Ends for MTB Handlebars? Three Options for Alternative Hand Positions
Bar ends suck. They look horrible, can catch on branches and blackberry bushes, and take up valuable real estate on...
Review: FSA Gradient Riser Bar and Stem
The FSA Gradient riser handlebar is billed as light enough for XC trail riding and strong enough for freeriding. Triple...
Gear: Answer ProTaper 780 Carbon Handlebar
The game changing upgrade to my first full suspension mountain bike back in the day was an heavy duty Answer DH riser bar. It was ages ago and I don’t recall the year, but upon installing the bar, I promptly cut it...