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    Handlebar: Riser With Less Backsweep?

    I'm looking for a 30mm-40mm riser handlebar with a back sweep around 5*.

    So far I have only found the Race Face 1" (25mm) Turbine handlebar that has a back sweep of 5*.

    Currently I'm running a 40mm EA70 Monkey Bar that has a back sweep of 9*.

    Just looking to see if a bar like this exist...not looking for an explanation of why bars have back sweep or ergo type grips might help (they don't).

    Thanks!



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    Thomson here: Thomson | MTB Carbon

    with a 10~12 degree riser stem to get your additional 28mm of ride.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PB Matrix View Post
    Thomson here: Thomson | MTB Carbon

    with a 10~12 degree riser stem to get your additional 28mm of ride.
    After a few beers I started flirting with that same idea. The only negative issue would be cost. Thomson Elite X4 stem would be around $100. I would stick with alloy for the bar, so that would be another $50 - $100.

    Currently my stem is 8* / 90mm. In order to achieve the same reach, would I have to use a longer stem due to a 10* - 12* angle?

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    If you need to go with a 90mm, 8* degree stem, and a 40mm rise handle bar to be comfortable riding, you need a different frame, IMHO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PB Matrix View Post
    If you need to go with a 90mm, 8* degree stem, and a 40mm rise handle bar to be comfortable riding, you need a different frame, IMHO.
    Even though I'm 6'2, I have short Legs, long torso, and short arms (why I have the riser bar).

    I even have weird custom golf clubs due do body specs

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