Put some new bars on!

[NacsMXer]

Well, for some time now i've been comtemplating switching handlebar bends. Mainly because I prefer to use a stock length stem and most MX riding is done standing up. I've used the SX bend which is a tad taller, a bit wider, and less swept back than the popular CR High bend. I really liked that bend but it just wasn't tall enough for me, and I'm only 5"6" BTW.

So i've been watching a lot of the freestyle guys in QFMX, FMX, and SFX and I noticed a trend: higher bars. Why do they use them? Not just for easier bar tricks, but higher bars put you in a more upright, commanding position while in the air. It's a definite advantage over being hunched over your bars in the air. I finally found out which bend a lot of guys use and I decided to try them out: the Mini High bend. It's about an inch and a half taller than my old SX bend while being even more straight, but also narrower in width. A narrower bar might limit your leverage a bit, but being a relatively small guy, they fit me better than a wider bar.

There's been a lot of interest in new higher bar bends on the forums lately so I thought I would share this interesting bend with you guys. I think they look and feel plain sick! :devil:
Anyways, here's some before and after pics for comparison.

Before: http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid152/p84892a994f524f546504b6e258c154d4/f5af1069.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid152/pc0145d3a76aadd6aac357389d397ecb4/f5af0ef0.jpg

After: http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid174/pe20e2f01315975fd8e7e13b2d6eb650a/f38ff994.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid174/p78235a2d3a20aa59a62cca50bb3571a4/f38ff99e.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid174/p6b8646a10f0ddb400d7a324d832e25b3/f38ff997.jpg

Tell me what you guys think!

[Iliketogofast]

It looks sexy hows it feel? I want a new bend too. Thinkin bout gettin flexx, what do you say of those?

[NacsMXer]

Thanks :) Feels awesome! Of course they feel a bit awkward at first but that's what happens when you switch bends after using the same one for so long. I'm already used to the feel and I like em very much :D The Flexx's are definitely a sweet setup, just a little more $$$ than I would like to spend for a set of handlebars IMO.

[Iliketogofast]

I see you're from Illinois... Don't know how close you are, but have you ever ridden the Wabash River bottoms? I'll be in the Terre Haute part tommorow all day.

that bike looks awesome :eek2:

[NacsMXer]

Originally posted by Iliketogofast
I see you're from Illinois... Don't know how close you are, but have you ever ridden the Wabash River bottoms? I'll be in the Terre Haute part tommorow all day.

Yeah never heard of it. I live about 30 mins north of Chicago in the 'burbs. I have been to the Badlands in Attica a few times though. Have fun and stay safe on your ride tommorrow :cool:

yfzmxer, thanks for the compliments i'm glad you like it cuz I sure do! :blah: