Handlebars
Ergonomic control for comfortable riding
How to choose the right handlebars
Handlebars for gravity riding need to match terrain, speed, and the level of support or control you actually want. This page brings together 18 options from 9 brands so you can compare real differences in ride feel, reliability, and value.
Ergonomic control for comfortable riding Observed pricing runs from about EUR 59 to EUR 229 depending on construction and tier.
Brand
Ambit Bartender GC Carbon
€199.95Oval Carbon Bar with Targeted Micro-Flex
Burgtec Ride Wide Alloy DH
€69Built for the toughest tracks on the planet
Burgtec Ride Wide Carbon DH
€169Ultimate control for downhill racing
Highside 35 50R
€59High-rise alloy bar for maximum leverage and control
Racepoint 38R
€79Premium alloy with two-tone anodized finish
Speedway Carbon 30R
€169The strongest carbon DH bar on the market
OneUp Aluminum Handlebar
€69Carbon performance at an aluminum price
OneUp V2 Carbon Handlebar
€159Most advanced carbon fiber handlebar for all disciplines
Loam Carbon Handlebar
€139Anti-fatigue carbon bar with patent-pending CBD layup
Race Face Atlas Handlebar
€99Comfortably overbuilt for gravity and e-MTB abuse
Race Face Era Carbon Handlebar
€169Goldilocks tuned for optimal compliance
Race Face SixC 35 Handlebar
€229Built for performance at face-melting speeds
Race Face Turbine Handlebar
€89Alloy answer to arm pump and hand fatigue
Renthal Fatbar Carbon
€179World Cup proven carbon race handlebar
Spike 800 Vibrocore Bar
€79DH race-tuned alloy bar with Vibrocore vibration damping
Title AH1 35 Handlebar
€59EFBE-tested and TRI-TEST® GR certified for freeride and downhill
Title FORM Aluminum 35
€79Sets a new standard for alloy handlebars
Title FORM Carbon 35
€149The lightest weight amongst DH & Enduro bars
Related guides
All guidesFrequently asked questions
How should you choose handlebars for gravity riding?
Start with terrain, target speed, and compatibility constraints. Then choose the level of support, stiffness, comfort, or power that actually fits your bike and riding style.
Do you need the most expensive option?
Not necessarily. The right choice is the one that delivers the performance, adjustment range, and reliability your riding actually uses. Mid-tier options often offer the best balance of cost, serviceability, and ride quality.
When should you optimize setup instead of replacing the component?
If your current part is compatible and mechanically healthy, better setup, pressure, bleeding, servicing, or cockpit tuning may solve the problem before a replacement is needed.