November 8, 20223 yr Curious if trials bikes use a different handle bar than say an MX bike? Are they taller or the same?
November 8, 20223 yr I think the main difference is trials bars are straighter. You do see mx type bars on trials bike and to me they look a bit odd, but I suppose it's personal preference.
November 9, 20223 yr 5 hours ago, slowrider said: Curious if trials bikes use a different handle bar than say an MX bike? Are they taller or the same? Almost every dimension is somewhat different for a reason. The shorter the better. Check Renthal as they are about the only one`s that post all dimensions. Best bar to buy hands down.
November 9, 20223 yr Standard Bultaco rise is 5 1/2" some people use a 6" . I prefer the lower bars, but it's personal preference
November 12, 20223 yr This is pretty cool from the Renthal website, a comparison tool for bars, you can clearly see all the differences between the two bars you select. https://www.renthal.com/worksfit/ Edited November 12, 20223 yr by fourex grammar.
November 16, 20223 yr Author Noticed most of the handle bars available are fat in the middle and wont fit my old style clamps Hmmm
November 17, 20223 yr 15 hours ago, slowrider said: Noticed most of the handle bars available are fat in the middle and wont fit my old style clamps Hmmm Yes, modern Trials bike bars are fat in the middle (28.6mm) and don't have or need a cross brace. I just searched your previous posts and see you're possibly looking for bars for a Sherpa T, you need to look at 7/8" (22.2mm) bars for these older bikes that have standard top triple clamp. Many different brands out there and they're all good as far as I'm concerned but, if you're looking at the Renthal website then look for 7/8" Trials bars, 742(4.5"), 660(5.0"), 735(5.5"), 768(6.0"). They all come with a cross brace.
November 17, 20223 yr Author 11 hours ago, fourex said: Yes, modern Trials bike bars are fat in the middle (28.6mm) and don't have or need a cross brace. I just searched your previous posts and see you're possibly looking for bars for a Sherpa T, you need to look at 7/8" (22.2mm) bars for these older bikes that have standard top triple clamp. Many different brands out there and they're all good as far as I'm concerned but, if you're looking at the Renthal website then look for 7/8" Trials bars, 742(4.5"), 660(5.0"), 735(5.5"), 768(6.0"). They all come with a cross brace. Many thanks!
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