35 v. 31.8 XC Bars?
09-22-21, 09:26 AM
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35 v. 31.8 XC Bars?
Hey guys -
So I recently picked up a Santa Cruz Highball which I'm turning into a bit of a weight weenie project. I want to upgrade the handlebars to carbon - I'm looking at the Santa Cruz branded ones because they fit the look and I like their warranty.
They have two options:
31.8 Flat XC Bar - 202g
35 20mm Riser - 182g
My current set up is a RaceFace Aeffect stem/bar combo in the 35mm variety with a 60mm stem. The current bars have a 10mm rise.
Would I be best served going down to 31.8 and the flat bars? Or will the 20mm risers be ok? This bike is purely meant for going fast uphill, so that is my focus.
If I do go down to 31.8, are there any good, light, XC style stems that you would recommend?
Thanks!
So I recently picked up a Santa Cruz Highball which I'm turning into a bit of a weight weenie project. I want to upgrade the handlebars to carbon - I'm looking at the Santa Cruz branded ones because they fit the look and I like their warranty.
They have two options:
31.8 Flat XC Bar - 202g
35 20mm Riser - 182g
My current set up is a RaceFace Aeffect stem/bar combo in the 35mm variety with a 60mm stem. The current bars have a 10mm rise.
Would I be best served going down to 31.8 and the flat bars? Or will the 20mm risers be ok? This bike is purely meant for going fast uphill, so that is my focus.
If I do go down to 31.8, are there any good, light, XC style stems that you would recommend?
Thanks!
09-22-21, 09:29 AM
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Flat bar vs a bar that has a 20mm rise won't change how fast you can pedal uphill.
However it may change how comfortable you feel on the bike and only you can decide that. Nobody here can.
However it may change how comfortable you feel on the bike and only you can decide that. Nobody here can.
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09-22-21, 09:52 AM
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Nothing game changing that I can see. 35 is a bigger number. 
Lot of accessories lights, gps mounts etc. sometimes have a hard time fitting on a 35mm bar.
https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/blo...u-need-to-know
Lot of accessories lights, gps mounts etc. sometimes have a hard time fitting on a 35mm bar.
https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/blo...u-need-to-know
