Author Topic: Handlebar bend recommendations (Read 10538 times)

rablack21 · « **on:** November 08, 2013, 12:45:47 PM »

I need to buy some new handlebars and haven't bought any in twelve years. There appears to be several different types of bends. I have no idea which bend to get. I need some input. I am mainly racing mx and have a +2+1 steering stem. I am 6 ft 1in tall. Right now, I am leaning towards Pro taper, but am open to others as well.

zcarlson12 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 08, 2013, 01:05:13 PM »

CR High bend seems to be a popular choice and is also what I use for mx.

05450r · « **Reply #2 on:** November 08, 2013, 01:20:19 PM »

Cr hi is my choice, and Ive always used either Pro Taper or Tag bars

rablack21 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2013, 01:33:20 PM »

2 votes for cr hi bend so far. Do you guys also used extended steering stems?

05450r · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2013, 01:56:37 PM »

With a plus 2 you should be good, depending on how high you like your bars. Im 5'11" and have always run +1" stems, both on 250r's and 450r's.

JoePA · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2013, 02:19:56 PM »

I'm in the same boat as you Ryan.

Burns363R · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2013, 02:34:44 PM »

Cr hi

Burns363R · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2013, 02:35:15 PM »

Tag metals FTW.....

rablack21 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2013, 02:51:24 PM »

Quote from: Burns363R;16975

Tag metals FTW.....

Tag seems to be good as well. Everyone seems to like the cr high bend.
Kyle are you running an extended steering stem as well?

Burns363R · « **Reply #9 on:** November 08, 2013, 02:54:39 PM »

I think mine is +1. But honestly i dont know. Haha... Im an adaptive rider. I never had the money to try different things. So i dont even know what a taller stem feels like. I did try an ATV bend bars once and absolutely hated them.

sameltoe · « **Reply #10 on:** November 08, 2013, 02:57:42 PM »

14º high flexx's

rablack21 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 08, 2013, 03:04:27 PM »

Quote from: Burns363R;16978

I think mine is +1. But honestly i dont know. Haha... Im an adaptive rider. I never had the money to try different things. So i dont even know what a taller stem feels like. I did try an ATV bend bars once and absolutely hated them.

I'm in your boat. I've never had the money to try a bunch of different bends to see what I like best......and still don't have the money! lol. So, whatever I end up getting, I will make them work. I just thought I would get people's input first. The extended stem feels really good when jumping, especially if you are kinda tall like me. I can straighten my legs a little more when jumping sometimes.

rk88r · « **Reply #12 on:** November 08, 2013, 03:11:26 PM »

Quote from: sameltoe;16980

14º high flexx's

x2 on the that

zcarlson12 · « **Reply #13 on:** November 08, 2013, 03:16:41 PM »

rablack21: 2 votes for cr hi bend so far. Do you guys also used extended steering stems?

I use a stock length stem and I'm about 6'-6'1 in my riding boots.

rablack21 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 08, 2013, 03:37:34 PM »

Quote from: zcarlson12;16984

rablack21: 2 votes for cr hi bend so far. Do you guys also used extended steering stems?

I use a stock length stem and I'm about 6'-6'1 in my riding boots.

The reason I ask is because I was wondering if the cr hi bend would make the handlebars too high with an extended stem.