All the handlebars tested are as follows- ordered in as close to 40mm rise as possible- and anything purchased from these links helps support my channel: Renthal FatBar: jenson.sjv.io/RenthalFatBarJKW Race Face Era: jenson.sjv.io/RaceFaceEraBarJKW OneUp Carbon E Bar: jenson.sjv.io/OneUpCarbonEBarJKW Enve M7: jenson.sjv.io/EnveM7HandlebarJKW PNW Components The Loam bar: jenson.sjv.io/PNWLoamBarJKW Santa Cruz Reserve Bar: jenson.sjv.io/SantaCruzReserveBarJKW Salsa Guide Bar: jenson.sjv.io/SalsaGuideBarJKW And I used the Pro torque wrench for install: jenson.sjv.io/ProTorqueWrenchJKW I used the same pair of ODI Elite Pro grips on all the bars: jenson.sjv.io/ODIEliteProGripsJKW Testing protocol was 2x runs down the world’s most famous jump/flow trail. Most runs were non-stop, 85-90% pace. As you may know, that trail is devastated this late in the season, with non-stop washboard and braking bumps. Even the best of bars (PNW, OneUp, Enve) still resulted in some hand and finger fatigue, and even the worst of bars (Santa Cruz, Salsa) were still very rideable. I really enjoy those ODI Elite Pro grips, and they made bars that I hadn’t enjoyed in the past much more tolerable.
@jhenry489
23 сағат бұрын
Couldn’t care less about bars, but anyone willing to undo that may stem & brake bolts deserve a thumbs up and watch for support.
@robcameron9351
Күн бұрын
Don’t care about the bars, just watching you ride.
@skullsroad3642
23 сағат бұрын
I'm glad you touched on the true way to help with tired arms and hands. Brake power, lever reach, bar roll, grips, and gloves. I run a 35mm thick aluminum bar and never get arm pump.
@michaelvanarsdale8634
12 сағат бұрын
I’ve tried a few of these bars. I’m now 56. For me, what has become the most important factors are width (which I can control regardless of the bar) and back sweep. I’m now using PNW because the extra back sweep puts my wrists in a more natural position which takes care of some joint pain. When I was younger, I didn’t care or notice my bars at all. When you get older, you start looking for things that hurt less. More back sweep hurts less. Thanks, PNW!
@justinfournier1285
Сағат бұрын
Funny you say that, I had to return my PNW bars and went to the OneUp as the 9 degrees back was a tad too much. I built a rig out of string and some extra grips to see what angle my wrist would hold grips naturally at various widths and the width changes the angle. For me 7 is perfect, 8 is good and 9 is too much. One degree totally matters.
@Bittersfamily0424
Күн бұрын
I run the One Up E Bars. Love them. Watching because I watch all of your videos👊🏻😎
@colin1778
5 сағат бұрын
I recently swapped from PNW alloy bars to the new Raceface ERA carbon bar. First time on carbon bars, really loving the ERA bars. Was a splurge purchase just to see if it would help with numb hands, and they really did make a difference! Had two pwn range bars in the past, 31.8 and a 35mm. Great content as always, Jeff!
@aestheticsinger
15 сағат бұрын
Waiting in anticipation for the stumpjumper 15 geo review!
@micheandmikey
Күн бұрын
I just watched this here at work (yet again not signed in) and found this to be very informative. I have always run aluminum bars in the past because 1) cost, and 2) I just had never run carbon bars before. My Ripmo came with the 31mm carbon bars and while they were great for the 1st few years I really wanted to compare them with the Loam, since that's what aluminum version I had on my Specialized. The Loam carbon bars are hands down the nicest bars I've ever held onto, even over the OneUp. I too needed that 38mm rise to take the hunch out of my low back (it's a tall thing). My ONLY complaint with the Loam is the color options are decals..... I guess that's how they keep them so affordable. Thanks Jeff!
@nickzarnetske9994
14 сағат бұрын
Came to see how my OneUp's faired in the test. Always try to watch every video, love the content, you deserve more subs!
@mikes.8305
Күн бұрын
If you like that 10degree back sweep you may like the 12 or even the 16 from SQ lab. They are weird but pretty amazing. Having your hands behind the stem is actually pretty noticeable for better or worse(I say way better). I still like traditional bars better when climbing though.
@ryansteiger6960
22 сағат бұрын
thank you jeff, best bar video ever made 😇
@big_sky_yota
23 сағат бұрын
I’m watching because I love your content, and because I know nothing about carbon bars except a buddy of mine broke his. I have some raceface atlas aluminum bars that I bought knowing nothing about handlebars. Thanks for the very nice educational video and it’s nice to see the Rocky Mountain Altitude make an appearance again!
@bullseye0112
Күн бұрын
Jeff you are the best Thanks for doing this I know it's a lot of work to change handlebars out with all the brake and shifter and dropper post levers. Also getting your bars set straight and even. This is definitely one of the harder component tests. I see you are riding the Rocky Mountain altitude, I miss it
@jamesyt211
15 сағат бұрын
Watching for new bar ideas, still runnnig stock aluminium RaceFace bars. Great work Jeff!
@SilverbackOrangutan71
Күн бұрын
Great review! I ride a marin san Quentin...I did not upgrade the bars until I crashed on stairs (broke 3 fingers) and bent the factory bars. with the factory bars my shoulders went numb and would have MAJOR arm pump on stairs and trails. Every rider I asked (buchanan, Mathews, you and quite a few others) EVERYONE of you said buy PNW loam bars and stem. my first ride back after fingers healed I wanted to test the new bars so I went down some stairs. I could not BELIEVE the difference- I did not purchase carbon bars- I did not have ANY arm pump and my shoulders did not go numb anymore. Even when I was on trails I did not have any issues with arms or shoulders. Funning thing is -- I am at 2 years on my bars and and will buy the same bars PNW Loam Bars and Stem. for the price you cant beat em. I dont ride carbon anything I designed the frames for Babolat...you dont know until its 2 late and you are face down in the dirt with carbon.
@zwingler
23 сағат бұрын
I've bought the Spank Vibrocore bars in 2022 when I've built my propain spindrift and these are to this day sill my favorite bars. The outer aluminum is very thin but its filled with foam for support. Does a good job of dampening the vibrations.
@hardmtnbiker
Күн бұрын
First of all, I love your honesty. Carbon bars are the least important upgrade unless you’re wanting a different length/rise/back-sweep. From my amateur understanding I have always thought my 780mm 31.8 bars would be more comfortable than 780x35mm bars. Just pushing down on my ENVE M6,SQ Labs30x and Renthal bars all 780x31.8 they feel and I see a visible flex.BTW all have the same Ergon grips. Anyway thanks for the great videos!
@schlinkodonkofink
Күн бұрын
@JeffKendallWeed 4:34 I see what you said there. Almost made me spill my coffee. But it’s not length, width or “snipped” but how you use it, right?
@dsm664
Күн бұрын
He slipped that one in nicely.
@8o8ertmtb
Сағат бұрын
I have the PNW Loam Carbon bars and find them very comfortable as well. Another big comfort upgrade was the new Peatys Mushroom grips.
@cajames1
17 сағат бұрын
I was quite surprised by the OneUp bars while at Whistler this summer. I always figured it was just marketing, but our rental bikes all had them and noticed a reduced arm pump from the DH bikes I've ridden in the past. It could have been a number of things, but we all agreed that those were pretty great bars.
@vrwgq3q
Күн бұрын
hate to say it, but I still prefer alu. Probably more of a trust thing as I do have a tendency to crash. I hear the oneups Alu bars are nearly as good and I personally use the burgtec 35s, same that Santa Cruz specs on their lower end, but I prefer the burley and direct feel, and would rather have my fork, tire pressure, quality wheel to take care of the most minimal small bump compliance. That said, I had owned the Renthal Fatbar and yeah... its still #1 in my books, though the 35 alu is a stiff bastard. Also I agree and think higher rise is better for a gravity oriented rider. If you're someone who rides park or rides where you typically winch your way up for the down, 40MM+ FTW
@ejhayes76
8 сағат бұрын
I'm the opposite, in that I find most aluminum bars make a bike feel very harsh on fast, rough, flowy trails. I've had an otherwise awesome bike feel like crap, IMO, due to being spec'd with aluminum bars.
@Alex_Abdullayev
Күн бұрын
OneUp carbon e-bars on all my bikes (3). So good!
@JeepingNet
Күн бұрын
Same here -- I really like them and enjoy the same bar on all bikes
@nrgplay26
Күн бұрын
I have them and love them also
@JeffKendallWeed
Күн бұрын
They've been great! Visually, it's hard to find the right roll angle. But they work awesome!
@MixM67
Күн бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed there is some marking on bar to align with the center of the stem, it's even mark if you have 62, 66 or more fork angle.
@JeepingNet
Күн бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed Totally agree with the roll and I've found they work best paired with their stems so you can see the measurements and at least use them for reference. I even rock a set on my fat bike.
@SveduP3ll3
16 сағат бұрын
I've never even considered changing my handlebars. In fact, I rarely do any component "upgrades" on my bikes. When I do change out components, I always (almost) look for reliability and bang for buck. Carbon fiber handlebars are definitely not good value and I would have serious trust issues after crashing them. I'm here simply because I enjoy watching you ride and your general comments on mountain biking related stuffs.
@brianschroeder7331
16 сағат бұрын
As you mentioned to comment why I watched. Well,one I love your information and not to mention watching you ride. But this video is helpful to me as I have been considering upgrading my old bikes bars. My teenage son is on my old hardtail. finally feel the reach for him is a bit much and I considered adding bars with a higher rise to help bring him more upright and less reach. I might be wrong in this idea. If you have helpful insight I would appreciate it. Thanks for shredding and providing in my opinion the best non biased reviews
@dont_hit_trees
Күн бұрын
4:37 Dead pan delivery. 😂
@tallpaull9367
Күн бұрын
I chose 38mm rise PNW Loam. seem great so far
@ludicrousbrickstudio
3 сағат бұрын
I watched to see how the Raceface ERA did. I almost pulled the trigger on them, but instead went for the new Raceface Turbine bars in a 40mm rise and 780mm width in order to see how I got along with the 40mm rise before dropping the coin on carbon. I also switched my grips out to Deity Lockjaw from DMR Deathgrip at the same time, so I cannot say what has made the difference but I have had no arm pump or hand fatigue since the switch. My previous bars were Spank Vibrocore in a 20mm rise on a bike with a short head tube. Again, I cannot chalk it up to the bars completely, but I have no complaints. I don't even think about the ERA bars now. It would be nice to see the new Turbine bars A/B'd against the ERAs.
@joemccann8116
Күн бұрын
Why do I watch? B/C you posted a video :). Me 5'9" 145lbs geared, I had lots of hand pain and some numbness at first, over time found 34mm foam grips like WT Karv which helped some. Then I tried out the OneUp carbon bars after all the glowing reviews but they seemed harsh to me, so I switched to 31.8mm Nukeproof Horizon V2 carbon bars and they feel better - I'm not sold on the 35mm bars hype yet. But TBH what really solved my hand problems was getting rid of the airspring and going to Vorsprung smashpot in my 160mm fork, that made 80% the difference and rarely get hand pain anymore. And I think the combination of the coil fork and switching to lighter lever action/stronger brakes also helped with arm pump (DHR Evo from G2s).
@ShapeThings
23 сағат бұрын
WeAreOne revealed their updated carbon bar at Sea Otter that will work without their proprietary stem, but they have since gone quiet on them (due to the downturn?). I have the previous model on a bike and every time I get on it, I am impressed with them. Try to stay away from carbon when possible, but they're my favorite bars ever. OneUp e-bars are a good second choice.
@SNOWDAZE11
8 сағат бұрын
Would love to see an alloy 31.8mm bar comparison that goes over the differences vs these carbon bars!
@finkelmann
23 сағат бұрын
The old 31.8 renthal carbon bar was HORRENDOUS in terms of vibrations. So much that I blamed my fork for a while until I swapped it out. Never imagined a bar can make such a difference - which is where i disagree with you about it not being a important purchase. Been riding the OneUps for years - a big fan. Very comfy! SC carbon handlebars- indeed quite stiff, and the lack of published upsweep angle is surprisingly amateur and unprofessional by SC. As for pnw- too bad they dont make a lower rise option for more trail/xc/downcountry oriented bikes. Was just looking for a bar for my new bike, so your video came just at the right moment!
@andersonsridebikes
Күн бұрын
I used to run the OneUp carbon bars on all my bikes but I switched to the Alloy OneUp bars and I love them!
@philrob4468
Күн бұрын
Why the change ?
@andersonsridebikes
Күн бұрын
@@philrob4468 peace of mind. I’m heavy (250lbs) and I enjoy big jumps/drops. OneUp designed the alloy bars for DH and I’m more confident in them.
@ManNomad
Күн бұрын
Running DEITY HIGHSIDE 760 HANDLEBAR with 80mm RISE. Gives me more room when I snap the bars to my chest on flat drops. I do miss the compliance of carbon but function trumps comfort. At 62 I can't (shouldn't) ride WFO anymore so I get sick satisfaction with multiple handlebar height drops to flat on my 2013 SC Nomad2. Anyone willing to swap handlebars so many times like you did for our benefit deserves a medal. One deg - one mm kills me on setup! How did you do it?
@bouzouki2006
Күн бұрын
Regarding Salsa, here, up North, they're mostly known for their fatbikes -- much more than for their aftermarket parts.
@jeffmansell6874
Күн бұрын
I like to learn about things and stuff.
@JeffKendallWeed
Күн бұрын
Me too
@SirBoden
6 сағат бұрын
I’m average size among my rock climbing, kayaking, mountain biking friends at 5’9” 135 lbs. I remember in the 80s my doctor telling me I was completely average. Average height, average weight. Middle of the bell curve. I can’t comprehend weighing 200lbs.
@ethanvaill
16 сағат бұрын
I have a few different carbon bars (Answer, Renthal, Thomson, OneUp, and Enve). So I wanted to see what your thoughts are! Great content as usual! Thanks!
@chadvanderwesthuizen6319
Күн бұрын
Please do the same kind of test with Alloy bars, maybe bench mark them against the OneUp carbon or Enve M7, I want to get a new set of bars because my current bars are too low, 20mm rise OneUp, but I dont really want to go buy new carbon bars, your insight could prove rather invaluable
@forest_biker684
Күн бұрын
I'm just not interested in carbon bars. I do enjoy your well thought out and executed videos! I'm 6'1" and 208lb, and ride three times a week, so I wear parts out and carbon just doesn't inspire confidence. I do ride the AL version of PNW Loam bars and sport them on a few of my rides. Just recently, riding since 1997, I had some numb hands, and cured it by going back to the old style OURY grips and ESI grips. The lock on ones have 50% less rubber and real hard plastic cores, which may have contributed to the numbness. Thanks for the videos Jeff!
@chrisvigil5018
Күн бұрын
Try Renthal.
@matthewaugsburger536
Күн бұрын
I went through a few different bars before settling on the PNW Loam bars. I now have them on all 3 of my bikes
@anthracitemafia
17 сағат бұрын
I dropped a OneUp Carbon Bar on a Santa Cruz Megatower and my hands are loooooovin it 👍👍🇺🇸
@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_
Күн бұрын
I have the One Up's. Love them. The only other carbon bars I've tried were Ibis carbon bars from circa 2015. I think the One Up's are just slightly more comfortable overall. Also...all carbon parts are optional upgrades. There is no "need" for any carbon parts...but they are nice to have.
@NDemanuele1
13 сағат бұрын
For a long time I was against Carbon bars because I heard they fail a lot until they came with my current bike. I have a Ripmo with Ibis Carbon bars. I been riding this bike for a few years now and never had a problem with the bars. I notice that they are very seamless, as if they are attached to my hands! These days I do use my hips to turn more, not so much steering. So the bars are mainly used for support. I never get any hand pump or numbness, maybe Carbon helps? Once in awhile I would get it with the alloy ones. I'm surprised you didn't review the Ibis bars. I think they're very good although I have nothing to compare them to. I'm glad you reviewed PNW, would be even more surprised if you didn't review them!....LOL.
@mkrj2576
Күн бұрын
Renthal might have worlds more experience with bars due to their moto division than the others. It’s why I chose them many years ago and I’m still on them now as they feel great.
@chrisvigil5018
Күн бұрын
I know that HRC has always used rental.
@The.JZA.
Күн бұрын
I got a Stumpy 15 and TBH I don't have any issue with the stock bars yet but I have always put carbon bars on my last few bikes to give it a softer feel. I'm not even shopping for bars but I saw your video and thought it might be interesting for when I do eventually put carbon bars on it.
@johnostrum6953
Күн бұрын
A tragedy you didn’t get to try the Trail One Crockett carbon bars. Absolutely exquisite
@Huski3s
Күн бұрын
I've got the loam bars with 25mm upsweep on my Norco Sight. I had had some very stiff aluminum bars that came with the bike before, but had issues with wrist soreness (in my wrist I had shattered the year before) after descending a number of trails. The loam handlebars are definitely way more comfortable on my wrist
@billgeorge8415
16 сағат бұрын
I have Chromag carbon bars. Stiff as hell. I just watched the video because I watch all of your videos, but now I might look at the OneUp for a bit more compliance. Though the backsweep of the PNW is intriguing. The issue with bars is you're kind of just remembering what you don't like about your old ones and hoping minor differences in new bars help.
@StevenEliuk
Күн бұрын
Any thoughts about handlebar angles...? Seems alignment with fork seems best but it seems u position urs a bit more upright and rolled forward. Great video~!!!
@justinfournier1285
Сағат бұрын
Oneup has little lines on them with the angle designed to match your steering tube angle so the flex is in line with the steering angle. It matters.
@nmnate
Күн бұрын
I've been curious about carbon bars before, but never enough to get a pair. As someone that can be a little harder on my gear, I'd always be slightly worried that I'd break them in a crash. I had a pretty gnarly OTB this spring at Angel Fire and bent the stock bars on a rental Commencal Supreme DH. I hit both thighs on the bar as a flew over them (and unfortunately fractured my wrist... it was a pretty hard landing). Both my wife and I have been running PNW aluminum bars on our enduro / trail bikes for at least a season and we're pretty happy with them. I find them super comfy with fat grips.
@tfcyclist
12 сағат бұрын
My Scott Spark (XC bike) came with Carbon bars but they had an integrated stem so I just changed it up so I could put a traditional stem and bars so that I can have more room. With the new stem and carbon bars I'm not hitting my knee on the bars anymore. I decided to try the Trail 1 bars though, I'd love to hear your thoughts on them eventually. I am starting a Norco Sight custom build though so that's why I wanted to watch this video.
@jeffrogers2180
Күн бұрын
Trippy... That torque wrench, car, etc. looks identical to the one I've had for the last few years that's branded Spin Doctor
@cycling_plurality
16 сағат бұрын
Precut like most american men 😆. I am watching because I have absolutely felt too much stiffness in 35mm bars. I have since stepped down to 31.8, however they are mostly aluminum bars (like you mention in the end). That is due to price, but overall the 31.8 bars have felt better than all the 35mm bars I've tried (including OneUp). I am similar to your height but only weigh 150 so I am likely more sensitive to stiffness. Rad experiment!!!
@Kev2Bee
Күн бұрын
OneUp e35/35. Had a Spank Vibrocore. I like the OneUp more. It has great dampening without feeling dead like Spank. Again, the OneUp steering has a solid not dead feel.
@daviddawson4091
Күн бұрын
Hey Jeff, entertaining and informative as always. Thanks. You mentioned remedies for numb hands in your experience were a combination of gloves, grips and fit mores than a new set of handle bars. I've injured both my thumbs in the past and have challenges with pushing controls and holding onto the bars due to pain and lack of strength due to those injuries. Would you care to elaborate and do a breakdown sometime on how you find the specific attributes of each of these individual components add up to reduce pain, discomfort and numbness versus adding up to increase the numb nasties?
@Felix-mr1vs
23 сағат бұрын
Awesome comparison. Thought Enve's would be stiff af, like their old wheels. But seems like they're changing things.
@JamesGunka
10 сағат бұрын
Never thought that a handlebar video could be this good! Just wondering why you tested the OneUp e-bar instead of the regular bar? Cheers
@JeffKendallWeed
8 сағат бұрын
Because it's what showed up in the mail. No idea on the differences (if any...) besides the cable holes and grove on the e-bar.
@Adamas_83
Күн бұрын
I currently have a low-rise Aluminum Burgtec bar on my Yeti SB140 - I am looking for something taller and more compliant as I am prone to hand numbness due to my carpal tunnel syndrome. I've settled on Ergon GA2s and ODI Elite Pros, but the lower stack is still getting me.
@danielpatino81
Күн бұрын
Always use RENTHAL bars and RENTHAL Kevlar grips. I also have the Bontrager RSL (one piece) at the beginning i wasn’t a fan of those but those are comfortable therefore they grew on me, now I really like those bars. However Renthal grips are the best in the market hands down!!!
@ofacefan
4 сағат бұрын
Great video, I currently have the one up on my canyon spectral on, renthals on Canfield nimble9 and spire and the enve on an izzo. Definitely prefer the enve and one up over the renthals but do prefer the renthals over any alloy bars, have been curious about the loams. Love the loam grips, droppers, lever and composite pedals.
@natemady1584
Күн бұрын
9-10 sweep is my sweet spot.
@galvanometr
21 сағат бұрын
Watching because I love your videos and was wondering if my Burgtec bars will be in the mix.
@joshstaub6224
Күн бұрын
Oneups all day! Great bars
@FreshYoungDude
Күн бұрын
Really liking my Loam so far.
@JenkinsB
Күн бұрын
Already have Trail1 35mm rise carbon bars. Hands still go numb occasionally. Will try some different grips I guess. Really watching to hear your take on these matters
@SylvainProov
20 сағат бұрын
Thumbs up for the beautiful kitty 😻
@AndreasHafenscher
Күн бұрын
I wasn’t happy with my Aluminum handlebars from Stanton on my steel steed from stanton. Tested different options. Here are my favorites: 1. Trail1 carbon. Really like them and the bar looks good too. 2. BH carbon, most comfortable one, like the OneUp. 3. PNW Aluminium. The backsweep shortens the reach and I have to lean more forward. Don’t like that. 4. Specialized Alu. Ok. 5. Stanton Alu, way to stiff. And …. Great video, highly appreciated! Thanx
@JeffKendallWeed
Күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, Andreas!!!
@BiecherBender
19 сағат бұрын
I got the one up bars, cut to 770mm and a nice pair of revgrips.
@TheJeffro520
Күн бұрын
Recently tried some Deity Carbon bars. Came stock at 810mm. Cut them down to 790mm just to try it (I normally run 780). Felt way too stiff all of the time and would get some wicked hand and arm pump. Cut them down to my normal 780 and now they feel great. Still really stiff but they seem to really dampen the trail chatter. Didn’t think that bar width would affect that but I guess it does, at least in my case.
@josemorenoporras7506
Күн бұрын
nice test! I would love to see the best of those bars vs a titanium one, just for fun.
@grantwilliams2912
22 сағат бұрын
Great insight.. I wanted to learn if there is significant differences in the bars on offer (I use the Santa Cruz carbon bar)
@mrblea
Сағат бұрын
I just installed OneUp aluminum bars on my trail bike. Then I herniated a disc building a trail.
@seanhornchek6440
Күн бұрын
Love the way oneup bars feel, but two small issues: takes large amount of torque to prevent sram brake clamps from slipping. I have been using carbon paste between clamp and bar to fix this (enve didn’t do this). The bars matte clear coat becomes gloss very easily from normal wear and tear
@PocketRocket101
16 сағат бұрын
I had been riding one ups for years, then my new 5010 came with some 760mm Santa Cruz bars- and too me, they are more compliant (at 65kg). Maybe different flex compared to those 800mm reserve bars?
@Bike4adventure
Күн бұрын
My last bike I had Raceface Carbon Bars and I loved it. My new bike (rocky Mountain Altitude A50) has aluminum bars and I'm looking to change them out.
@jxrxch
23 сағат бұрын
I was interested to hear your thoughts having myself tried Renthal 40mm carbon, oneup 35mm 35mm carbon and eventually wanting more rise and just went with spike 31.8mm/50mm rise and 35mm/60mm rise on my 2 bikes and I love them. I still get some numbness due to ligament issues in right arm. So going by your review maybe I’ll keep trying different grips which I l have also been doing. What ODI do you use?
@jeremylownes
Күн бұрын
I’m watching because I really value your opinion and wanted to see if I was missing the boat on any particular bar, or my one ups were as good as it gets. P.S. I’m a Jett Lawrence fan too 👍
@ShadowPatMTB
12 сағат бұрын
Watching in background while working- have stock pivot carbon bars on both bikes.
@JeffKendallWeed
8 сағат бұрын
Those bars are just fine! I had a set with me, was hoping to include OEM Pivot and Ibis bars so more folks would have a valid reference, but bar swaps take so much longer than it might seem- I just ran out of time!
@ShadowPatMTB
8 сағат бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeedno complaints- both these bikes are overkill for me at the moment anyway (‘24 Shadowcat and ‘24 Switchblade) haha. Thanks for the content!
@tomhammond2259
Күн бұрын
I’m watching because I was having hell trying to get my short travel fs feeling better, control and harshness. Turned out that i was running my fork too stiff, and before i figured that out: i bought grips, gloves, tires and thought i was getting cyclist palsy, and thought i needed a different bar. So was curious of what your experience was.
@Iosis6
11 сағат бұрын
I'd probably like more back sweep on my bars. I have a set of carbon bars from Wren already on my bike though but they are 9 degrees. Definitely fixed most of my wrist pain but not all of it.
@sdtrailrider8070
Күн бұрын
I'm not too surprised you said the Reserve bars were the rough ones. The outside of my palms feel a bit more beat up compared to the Renthal, and Deity after a ride. Different bikes though.
@Emtbtoday
15 сағат бұрын
My new bike came with them 25mm rise but looks more 15mm anyway i took them off brand new never used swapped out for ride high 38s burgtec alloy 35mm, im a heavier rider and just don't trust carbon at best of times never mind in bars but would have used them for abit if had the right rise, the burgtec 38s are just spot on for me! I did think it would be abit OTT but nah they are such a nice bar all round and the new monarch grips with them made them even nicer! Definitely my new favourite grips!
@jlcousineau
Күн бұрын
I the only number I’m looking for these days is
@BrawndoDrinker
Күн бұрын
I'm watching since I just flipped to a OneUp E bar from a Enve m7, thus I was wondering. I feel the OneUps are more comfy on long days for my old hands.
@zgkool
19 сағат бұрын
How often do you recommend to replace carbon bar without some big falls.
@danielgrafik
7 сағат бұрын
If you ever do a version 2.0 of this test, it'd be interesting if you could get your hands on (pun very much intended) a one piece bar/stem combo - if they soaks up even more vibrations? Or less? Might be hard to get them in a higher risen version though... Also, SQLabs. I've got a set with 12 degrees back sweep (31.8 clamp though), and the most compliant carbon bars I've tried (also got Burgtec, mid compliant, but stil 9-10 degrees back sweet. And Hope. Very stiff, little back sweep, 6, I think). Anyways, the SQLabs feel very different, the added backsweep could also work for bike that have a little more reach than you're used to.
@DRSpalding
Күн бұрын
Perhaps trying out SQLabs bars with 12° and 16° back sweep would be a good thing. I use the 16° version of the 31.8mm carbon and it does seem to better match my normal arm-wrist angle better. I am also wondering if the 31.8 vs. 35mm in carbon gives better compliance w/o sacrificing any strength and how it might be different than the alloy bars.
@MikeGlorfindel
Күн бұрын
If you like the extra back sweep have you ever tried SQ-Lab bars? I run a 12 degree back sweep and they do a 16 degree with a 45mm rise. Their carbon bars are only a 31.8 diameter though so is that a no no?
@mtbeer3601
Күн бұрын
I may disagree with your statements regarding handlebars being one of the last things to upgrade. I’ve found finding the right rise, sweep, etc has vastly changed my ride. However, if all those are already adequate on your bike, agreed that simply changing from alloy to carbon bars for strictly the material is probably the of the last things to worry about.
@urayamu
20 сағат бұрын
I wonder what the results from a blind test would be (ofc including aluminum bars too).
@thetruelefty9302
Күн бұрын
I have been riding MTB since the late 80's. Material doesn't matter as much as fit. This is my opinion. If you have a set of bars that have the correct rise and sweep for your comfort then you found the right bars for you. I'm currently running SQLAB carbon bars 45 rise 12* sweep and 760 width and 135mm ESI chunky grips which makes my hands sit at 740mm. This is not for everyone but it works for me. Keep up with the awesome videos.
@YongPark-g3h
Күн бұрын
My bike came with Santa Cruz carbon bar....Arm pump is real after riding chunky trails. Which grip do you recommend to pair up with SC bar for comfort?
@audiophizile13
14 сағат бұрын
Watching because I need a bar with more rise.
@tonkshred
Күн бұрын
Been thru 10 bars this year always wind back on 755 oneup carbons.. got evil carbons on full 820 now trying to spend the winter wide as im an og 90s tight bar rider with a new enduro bike… different game. The PNW 10 deg backsweep made me feel like i caught full blown AIDS on the trail… too many years w 8 / 5 . The one up feels fastest and most comfy to me. I did the pisgah enduro with spank vibrocore +70… comfy but the one up wouldvebeen a better choice, longest dh on the east coast- good bar tester ! One up bars bend does weird me out aesthetically but i feel they are comfyyyy…
@jlkmotox
Күн бұрын
I’ve been eyeing up the pnw Carbon bars, but since you making this video I want your opinion
@SlowMtbRider
Күн бұрын
Watching this because since I have OneUp carbon handlebar I went from leaving mtb to enjoying it one to twice a week ! So I wonder if it's a placebo, or actually something that some advanced rider can also confirm :P
@JeffKendallWeed
Күн бұрын
There is definitely a noticeable change in feel with the carbon bars, but it's not a whole new world. Grips are just as noticeable, and a lot cheaper!
@SlowMtbRider
12 сағат бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed I think I have seen you riding Ergon newest GDH grips. Just got them and after two rides, I think I finally found the grip I was waiting for
@a8f235
18 сағат бұрын
I still have stock (carbon)bars and stock grips on my bike(pivot switchblade), and I have felt numbness to be an issue to be honest. That said I haven't tried anything else, so it's hard to say how good/bad it is without a personal comparison. I'll try new grips first, because it's best to start with the cheapest change first and see if that might be substantial or not, or if it can be a combination of both.
@Wes-o9t
Күн бұрын
Doing my best to get my Giant Trance Advanced to feel plusher in the front, got the new Fox34 GripX and the OneUp handlebars that I got from my last bike. Kinda disappointed I paid $1000 for a fork that doesn't feel that plush. Every ride Im trying different pressure and rebound and compression settings, had to send it in once already because it came with a defective rebound knob. Any advice on how to make it feel better?
@triumph13
15 сағат бұрын
Currently have aluminum bars but I'm carbon curious. As a heavier rider at 220lbs, I'm extremely worried about carbon bars and the tendency to fail suddenly rather than slowly.
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