ENVE Carbon Riser Bar 700mm For those wanting superlight but without fear of the quality of their carbon handlebar, Enve Carbon bars are the best on the market. Period. With an impressive reputation for engineering some of the highest quality carbon fiber handlebars, stems, seatposts and rims on the market, Enve Composites back up their lightweight components with impressive strength thanks to meticulous construction and top shelf materials. While many brands choose carbon fiber for weight savings, Enve have always worked with composites for their strength and durability to produce quality components that are designed for the real world, not just the scales. With just 3 handlebars on offer, it's easy to choose the right option with Enve Composites. This being the Riser Bar, there is 23mm of total rise between the middle of the bar and the ends. Compared to the Sweep bar, the Riser model also gets 5 degrees of upsweep for a super comfortable position that feels "just right". Designed for XC, Trail and All Mountain, the Riser Bar is popular amongst riders wanting a comfortable, wide and balanced cockpit without getting too low at the front as you would with a flat bar. Generally, 29er bikes need that lower position due to the taller front wheel, and so those folks may prefer the 0mm rise of the Sweep Bar. While you can trim down the ends of the Sweep bar, 700mm width provides added leverage and stability to your cockpit as it widens your stance on the front of the bike and allows you to really lean the bike over in the corners for faster and more aggressive cornering. Try it out at full length and if you do decide to trim it back, make small adjustments at a time. At just 180 grams, the Riser Bar is very lightweight, but its premium Carbon construction also brings vibration dampening to the riders hands, providing more comfort and reduced hand fatigue on longer rides. From ENVE: "Our mountain bars: Riser, Sweep and now DH (New for 2011), were designed on the trail. Our experiences, thoughts, and ideas turned into angles and shapes, that place your hands in natural and confident positions. The goal was to achieve the perfect balance of strength, comfort, and durability in a lightweight package. Rider feedback confirms that the extra width and flexibility of our mountain bars provides comfort and control for any trail condition. So when you get the chance to upgrade to this product, know that you are in for the best experience a bar can offer." The Enve Sweep Carbon Handlebars feature:
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