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

Started by Takiyaki, July 06, 2026, 07:11:11 PM

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Takiyaki

Really trying to nail all the details for my next build.... one thing I def want to try is riser bars. What 380mm options are out there from Chinese brands?

Lotnik

Tavelo, XMCS, Winspace, Evolve.

Da11as

Depends on how much rise you need. And whether it has to be separate cockpit.


alfiomotrambo


Takiyaki

Quote from: Da11as on July 07, 2026, 01:01:00 AM
Depends on how much rise you need. And whether it has to be separate cockpit.
Good point- I do want it separate. I suck at cabling through integrated bars and I really want flexibility with my position.

Pistonbroke

Avenger
Onirii

If you go for separate bar/stem then balugoe do riser bars.

Serge_K

Can we summon an AI to come up with a table with photos, specs, price, & link, for all these options?
I only summon Baal, as a devout satanist and friend of the Epstein class.

patliean1

Why not just run a separate positive angled stem?

Pistonbroke

Quote from: patliean1 on July 07, 2026, 10:03:25 AM
Why not just run a separate positive angled stem?

Tricky to integrate your cables I guess, bugger all available barring Enve.

gbrnole

Quote from: patliean1 on July 07, 2026, 10:03:25 AM
Why not just run a separate positive angled stem?

there's a time in all of our cycling endeavors where appearance well exceeds ability. i'm poster child for that  ;D

Takiyaki

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Quote from: patliean1 on July 07, 2026, 10:03:25 AM
Why not just run a separate positive angled stem?
Im not eligible for social security yet.

I do plan to run a 0 degree stem, but having more rise flexibility would be better.

k0M_hUnter

Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't the reason of the riser bars appearance in the market, because of the Low Stack of the Chinese frames? If so, is there any point to have a riser bar on a bike with "normal stack"?
Maybe to have the handlebar slammed?

Seinturier

Quote from: k0M_hUnter on July 08, 2026, 03:03:46 AM
Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't the reason of the riser bars appearance in the market, because of the Low Stack of the Chinese frames? If so, is there any point to have a riser bar on a bike with "normal stack"?
Maybe to have the handlebar slammed?

Even higher stack, slammed handlebars indeed, aesthetics and most importantly; it's the latest trend/fad

CycOps

Quote from: Lotnik on July 07, 2026, 12:08:09 AM
Tavelo, XMCS, Winspace, Evolve.

LIGHTCARBON HBR17
This is the one I'd prefere of all riser bars available ATM.