Renthal or Pro Taper?

Edited Date/Time 10/6/2012 1:27pm
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
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9/15/2012 1:52pm
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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9/15/2012 1:53pm Edited Date/Time 9/15/2012 1:53pm
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
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9/15/2012 3:16pm
Pro taper, blk, pastrana bend... nice and high... it kicks ass.

Renthals are for short people lol

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9/15/2012 4:21pm
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
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9/15/2012 4:40pm
For Pro Taper I like the Henry/Reed bend. Renthal... Windham bend which is very close to Henry/Reed bend.
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9/15/2012 4:43pm Edited Date/Time 9/15/2012 7:59pm
For whatever reason I prefer no crossbar and liked the Renthal fatbars
kevin204
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Fantasy
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9/15/2012 7:26pm
Renthal fat bars, rolled forward.
Hando
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9/15/2012 7:36pm
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
loftyair
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9/15/2012 9:35pm
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
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9/15/2012 9:46pm
Dochi demo i da yo!
pt046
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10/3/2012 8:46pm
Try the Mika Metals bar, more forgiving and less stiff feeling compared to the twin walls.
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10/4/2012 8:42am Edited Date/Time 10/4/2012 8:42am
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
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10/4/2012 1:49pm
"My choice" is Pro Taper but.... run what you like.
mx5471
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10/4/2012 6:49pm
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.
10/4/2012 7:29pm
I like Renthal's bar pad Tongue
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.
210mx
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10/5/2012 12:46pm
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
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10/6/2012 1:27pm
Renthal Twinwall RC High

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