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[Closed] Havocs or Havens?

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For general riding - some up, some down, 6" travel bike. 188cm height


 
Posted : 01/05/2012 9:44 am
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I'd go for Havocs at your height and on a 6" bike. I'm 1.79 and using Havens on a 5.5" hardtail and my local riding is treetastic narrow twisty singletrack.


 
Posted : 01/05/2012 9:51 am
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suppose i can always cut em down if need be


 
Posted : 01/05/2012 9:52 am
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I just started using Havens and I bloody loves them.

So much, I brought another set for my hardtail. I don't want super wide as I hate the fear I get trying to thread through tight trees.


 
Posted : 01/05/2012 9:53 am
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I have both - find the Havens a bit narrow, having used the Havocs.


 
Posted : 01/05/2012 9:58 am
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Same height as you, tried the havoc and loved it
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Posted : 01/05/2012 10:28 am
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I was undecided but found the havoc cheap so got a couple. Don't regret it at all.


 
Posted : 01/05/2012 10:38 am
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cheap where


 
Posted : 01/05/2012 10:46 am
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Merlin have them for a decent price - another 5% off at checkout.

http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/mtb-parts/bars-stems/handlebars-riser/easton-havoc-dh-alloy-riser-bar.html

At your height, I'd say go Havoc. Wide bars increase the effective reach so look at a shorter stem before cutting them down, if you can. Speeds the steering back up so you still get precise handling with more leverage.


 
Posted : 01/05/2012 10:58 am
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It was Merlin a while back. Less than £80 a pair I think.


 
Posted : 01/05/2012 11:19 am
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bought some havocs then i can cut them down if need be - 90 quid and then 3% cash back from topcashback


 
Posted : 02/05/2012 10:33 am