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My hightower came with flat carbon bars so have just invested in some Renthal Carbon fatbars with a bit more rise (20mm). Bloody hell they are stiff! I've had carbon bars before (One One, Easton) but these really take the biscuit!
Anyone else found this with Renthals?
And what comfy grips would you suggest to add in some damping? I'm thinking Race Face Good N Evils.
Bump. Someone must have a view on this?
Death Grip thicks are good.
But tbh I don't notice bar stiffness cos my sus forks go up n down. I appreciate that's not a view you agree with 😀
Grips can make a big difference, but bar flex can be felt too. I have 2 sets of almost "identical" Chromag Cutlass carbon bars, they're slightly different specs, one is 25mm rise, the other is 20mm, but the difference in flex between them is insane! The 20mm set really do give a lot, I removed the BB from the bike they're fitted too with the bike upside down and the BB was in so tight I had to really hang off it to get it out. The bars flex so much the spacer on top of the stem touched the floor! The 25mm ones on the other hand are much firmer feeling, almost to the point of feeling a tad harsh (nothng like others I've ridden though). Same stem, forks and wheels on both bikes, so can rule those out as a variable. I do like them though, I currently have the 20mm version on my T130 and 25mm on my Soul, may swap them over at some point, will see.
Easton always did great carbon bars, though the 35mm ones were overly stiff imo. My old 31.8mm Havoc carbons were ace. OP, are your Renthal bars 35mm? Over time I've come to the conclusion 35mm bars are just unnecessary, especially for carbon. Stick with 31.8mm imo.
My hope bars are stiff. But not uncomfortably so. Plus they look awsome so don’t care.