New Race Face Respond Handlebars

Impulse purchase from Chain Reactions Cycles this week! A set of Race Face Respond low raiser bars!

Race Face Respond

As per previous blogs I have an issue with my left hand, during longer rides (numbness). I have tried a variety of options (Specialised BG grips, Specialised BG gel gloves, variety of handlebar positions etc) all with small improvements but not a total solution.
Additionally I have wanted to try re-positioning my brake levers and gear shifters further down my bars, as advised by many forums, articles etc. But as I have the standard factory fit GT riser bar, this is not really an option and only allows a small amount of adjust due the design of the bar rise and thickness.
Therefore I decided I needed a wider bar with a shallow rise. So when I saw the Race Face Respond low riser bar on offer for £20 at CRC then it was simple impulse decision!
The spec of the bars is:

• Dimensions: 710mm width, 9° rearward, 4° upward
• Rise:.5"
• Bar Diameter: 31.8mm
• Weight: 335g (.5" rise)

The Respond bar is engineered to offer an optimal combination of strength, stiffness, and weight at an attractive price point. Manufactured from cold drawn, seamless Air Alloy material. Butted for an optimal strength to weight ratio. Wider construction and re-designed taper offers more width (710mm) and increased stiffness.

Arrived very promptly in a well packaged box. Then it was outside to remove the old set of bars and fit the new set. Very simple to fit due to helpful alignment and measurement markings. Within 15 minutes I had fitted and adjusted, then I was out on my bike enjoying the new cockpit set up.

Highly recommended, both Race Face bars and ChainReactionCycles