Renthal’s almost immediate rise to the top of the mountain bike world is no surprise considering their heritage in the motor bike scene. Their solid reputation means that we mountain bikers expected nothing but perfection from them. Luckily, that is exactly what they have delivered. The Fatbar has found its way onto more than a few World Cup winning bikes since its inception, and its easy to see why. Weight is kept to a minimum without sacrificing strength by way of Renthal’s taper tube construction, removing material where it’s not needed. At 365g, this bar isn’t going to win any weight awards, but you can rest assured these bars will come out the other side of a major stack more than happy. Width again is bang on at 780mm, which is more than enough for downhill use, especially if you’re doing a lot of tree slalom. Four rise options cater for every requirement, while the 7 degree back-sweep and 5 degree up-sweep rounds off an already superb package. The shot peened finish is bombproof and keeps looking classy no matter what you throw at them. Cut down marks are ample and laser etched into the bar for longevity. Price-wise, these bars are a bargain. It’s hard to find issues with the Fatbar and you know you have made a sound investment when you buy Renthal.

Price: £64.99

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