What's the status of riser road bars in 2026?

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Yes, I've already done about 3 rides and I've taken it on technical single-track trails that aren't really meant for gravel, and it has performed great. The headset hasn't developed any play. The top part is stiff, and the bottom isn't as stiff as the T4 Ultra, but it works well for me, since that's where I hold on for descending and it smooths things out a bit. So far, I'm delighted with it. I'll report back if anything comes up.

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I haven't mentioned it, but one really nice thing about the handlebar is that it has internal cable routing, two per side. I only use one per side since I have a wireless drivetrain, but when routing the cable, you don't need a magnet or anything because it features internal guiding. It's the first one I've come across with this; the T4 Ultra doesn't have it. So it seems like it could be used with a mechanical setup, although I'm not sure how well it would work due to the cable bends. It also has an adapter to run the cables internally or externally.