![]() The PLT bar absorbs buzz well to provide plenty of comfort and it comes with about three inches of internal routing. It's all very comfortable for a relatively aggressive position. The drops flare out by 2°, giving a hand position in the drops that is 1cm wider than at the hoods. This bar is constructed using UD T700 carbon, with a 130mm drop and a comfortable 80mm reach. The compact drop offers a powerful sprinting position and the round tops with internal cable routing are a super-comfy place to spend time on the climbs and flats. PRO's PLT Carbon Handlebar offers good stiffness and excellent comfort and is reasonably lightweight, at a price that is lower than most other carbon-fibre options. Read our review of the PNW Components Coast Handlebar Once trails turned rowdy the feedback to the bar and propensity to deviate from chosen course was markedly reduced – something I could scarce believe was afforded by a mere 20mm extra either side." Whether climbing, descending or on long, flat runs, I felt comfortable and in control. Traditional roadie thinking says I should be happiest on a 440mm bar, but the Coast proved that wrong. Tester Mike writes: "I'm 6ft tall with long arms, and shoulders that measure 440mm across the protuberances. PNW does a range of mountain bike bars, where wider has been better since the world got over the 1980s addiction to bar ends and realised leverage is king in keeping your wheel tracking through the rough stuff. The Coast bar is, on the face of it, a simple idea: go wider and shallower, to give more stability and more comfort. It's affordable too, and has a lifetime warranty. The PNW Components Coast handlebar is an instant classic: wide, shallow and stable, it's perfectly suited for long days on rough roads and trails. Value is pretty darn good when you compare it with what else is available – especially given that if you need to raise your bar you don't need to fork out for a new stem.Īll in all, the Genetic Driser-16 is a cracking handlebar for more adventurous riding, and with the 20mm rise and wide tops it may well suit you for less-rigorous pursuits as well. The end of the drop section is straight for a palm's width and immediately above that is a pistol grip for all-out efforts where you need access to the shifters and brakes. The flare makes for confident handling at speed through the rough stuff. Cable-run indentations on the underside of the tops help to guide and minimise the feel through the bar tape. The tops are 'semi-aero palm friendly' as Genetic puts it, meaning even extra-large hands get plenty of grip with just a single layer of bar tape. ![]() This rise will come in handy for those looking for a more upright position for long rides on or off-road without getting a new stem or – for anyone who has maxed out their steerer tube – a new fork. ![]() This bar offers a 16° flare of the drops, plus a 20mm rise to the tops. The Genetic Driser-16 bar is a good choice for long rides off-road, where the flared drops give control and the wide tops offer plenty of comfort for your hands.
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