TrailDigger
Posts: 112
Joined: 9/7/2012
Location: Winchendon, MA USA
Which do you guys prefer? I want to see why you guys like one and not the other and whatnot.
I personally like Renthal Two Pieces and I'm going to switch in a few days from my Pro Taper.
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mx757
Posts: 1643
Joined: 4/1/2008
Location: USA
Personally my favorite handlebars were the Tag YZ Double Hi bend. Nice and tall, and very strong. I never once bent a set.
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Braaap14
Posts: 759
Joined: 5/10/2012
Location: IL, USA
Whatever " feels " right and gives you more control and comfort, I've always chosen different bends / brands to suit the bike i'm riding at the time
Motodave15
Posts: 1154
Joined: 8/7/2010
Location: Temple City, CA USA
Pro taper, blk, pastrana bend... nice and high... it kicks ass.
Renthals are for short people lol
blusmbl
Posts: 361
Joined: 3/19/2012
Location: Redford, MI USA
I use the Pro Taper ATV bend. It's the exact same as the Pastrana FMX bend, but 1" wider. I'm a tall guy and like the high bars though. Next up will be a set of 14" apes like on my Harley, lol.
bd
Posts: 2575
Joined: 4/6/2007
Location: Las Vegas, NV USA
For Pro Taper I like the Henry/Reed bend. Renthal... Windham bend which is very close to Henry/Reed bend.
chrisbuehler
Posts: 3018
Joined: 2/9/2009
Location: North Stonington, CT USA
For whatever reason I prefer no crossbar and liked the Renthal fatbars
kevin204
Posts: 2283
Joined: 12/29/2006
Location: Ontario, CAN
Renthal fat bars, rolled forward.
Hando
Posts: 1548
Joined: 11/13/2011
Location: USA
I had a set of CR high bend applied bars/clamps on an older cr250..
now im running a set of pro taper CR high's on my cr250
i got the bars and the adapters for my stock clamp for $115 from ebay, brand new.
i think 7/8th bars probably vibrate less but they are more likely to bend in a crash..which is why i run oversized bars.
if you dont crash alot, nothing wrong w/ 7/8th bars
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loftyair
Posts: 841
Joined: 7/3/2009
Location: riverside, CA USA
I have used both, I like the feel of the o-size bars without crossbar. Like someone said above, it depends on bike if you want the stiffness of the twin walls. I got a pair of fasst flexx bars for my son, and they are the best now that I've tried them. Now I need a pair!
RbR
Posts: 373
Joined: 12/9/2011
Location: Saint Paul, MN USA
pt046
Posts: 75
Joined: 11/4/2010
Location: USA, CA USA
Try the Mika Metals bar, more forgiving and less stiff feeling compared to the twin walls.
IceMan446
Posts: 1646
Joined: 1/10/2010
Location: Sacramento, CA USA
I run ProTaper bars, clamps and grips. Wont change any time soon.
I run the Windham bend, like my bars super straight and higher then most. Although I am fairly short. But the protaper clamps are adjustable so I can get the bars closer to me but still keep the bars straight. I ride over the front of my bike which is why I like my bars really straight.
But like some have said, what ever feels good for you. I have tried Renthals for about a month and hated them. They were the twin walls with the cross bar and that could be why. But either way find what you like and run it.
lumpy790
Posts: 3875
Joined: 9/18/2007
Location: York, SC USA
"My choice" is Pro Taper but.... run what you like.
mx5471
Posts: 671
Joined: 7/10/2008
Location: USA
They are both excellent bars, but I'd go with the Tags. We have run them all, and those just hold up better no matter what happens. Never even had one bend.
TrailDigger
Posts: 112
Joined: 9/7/2012
Location: Winchendon, MA USA
I like Renthal's bar pad
I also love their twin walls. I had a pair a few years ago and I suffered a bad crash and they only bent very slightly, but just enough to notice. I ordered a new set for my 125 and they'll be here anytime now.
If you're not mixing gas, you're not haulin ass.
210mx
Posts: 105
Joined: 2/27/2012
Location: Saint Charles, MO USA
I currently run these Easton bars and clamps, but I haven't formed an opinion yet. The ProTaper bars I was using felt fine, much better than the stock Renthals that came with
