XC Riser bars V flat bars

[KJD MK1]

From day 1 the Ozone has had your typical flat bars fitted with a pair of Crontrol Tec bar ends but to-day for the first time I tried my mates new Rockhopper with riser bars and liked them a lot.
I'd like to try a riser bar on my Ozone, I liked the more relaxed slightly upright position, anyone else made the change or tried and liked/disliked?
Do you miss your bar ends as I understand risers with ear ends is a no no and perhaps not even necessary.

Thanks

How it is now

 

[MIKEYBOY]

Risers or flatties?

I moved from flat bars (that came with the bike) to risers after having a go on my mates bike back in the 90's and haven't gone back. I find risers a bit easier on the wrists and the back but that's just me. I have always had bar end as well. X-lite x-country bar and x-lite stubbie pro bar ends. It about being comfy on the bike, I'm too old to put fashion in front of comfort!

 

[highlandsflyer]

I don't understand where this idea that bar ends are vestigial when using risers.

Can anyone explain why they think that?

 

[sgw]

I don't understand where this idea that bar ends are vestigial when using risers.

Can anyone explain why they think that?

Can't understand it myself either. I think the same reasons for them as with flats still apply with risers. Mind you it's not so long ago that risers themselves were similarly dissed.

Fashion is strange but like mikeyboy above, I am too old to care much.

 

[Charlieboy28]

its a sandals with socks thing, it just doesnt look right, i also find with risers that i dont feel myself needing barends as much

 

[Frish]

I did wonder as to why so few bar ends are used these days...

For me they're essential when climbing out of the saddle, my wrists don't feel right unless my hands are turned to palms in. This is how all road cyclists climb, with their hands on the brake hoods.

 

[FluffyChicken]

Is that bike quite small for you, you have a large layback post and are right back on the saddle. That's going to put you weight a long wayback ?
Long body, short legs ?

Anyway, you could try a riser and shorter stem but I can see the front end becoming very light due to your seat arrangement.

Best thing is to give it a go, might need a a new stem to make it easier to fit them (with faceplate).
Might just be you need a greater sweep in the handlebar and not the riser part.

 

[KJD MK1]

Right, no votes against risers so I'll try a set I think.
Agree with the comments about bar ends, if you like them use them I'm all for comfort

 

[KJD MK1]

Is that bike quite small for you, you have a large layback post and are right back on the saddle. That's going to put you weight a long wayback ?
Long body, short legs ?

Anyway, you could try a riser and shorter stem but I can see the front end becoming very light due to your seat arrangement.

Best thing is to give it a go, might need a a new stem to make it easier to fit them (with faceplate).
Might just be you need a greater sweep in the handlebar and not the riser part.

Taking on board you comments I am a little light when climbing the steep stuff, I'm going to try moving my saddle forward a little I've also a new Ringle stem that a little shorter that I'm going to fit along with a low rise bar. A combo of all those should improve the comfort I hope, I have been feeling a little stretched latley.

Thanks for you helpful comments.

 

[FluffyChicken]

Try setting your saddle up at the 'correct position' first and then move it from there.
If I remember correctly that is,
Set seat in middle of rails
Seat at it's 'correct' height, (straight leg, ankle on crank it lowest position job, but not stretched)

Put cranks in the horizontal position, measuring foot forward, take plum line from under knee cap (there abouts, not sure of the correct place) and the plum line should go through the pedal axle.

Adjust seat to get it, adjust saddle height if needed in the correct position etc.
Go for a ride.
See what need altering after that.