RaceFace Atlas Low Riser wins What MTB Gold and Value awards
What Mountain Bike magazine awards the RaceFace Atlas AM Low Riser its Gold and Value awards in their handlebar grouptest.From What MTB Magazine February 2009
Race Face has always recognised that XC isn't all about minimal weight and the Atlas was the first proper hardcore all-rounder bar that really did the job well. The blend of 9 degree backsweep, 20mm height gain and a straight 6 degree upsweep and subtle taper butting still feels fantastic every time we use it too. There's a real solidity to the cold-drawn air alloy construction that just makes you jump stuff you'd normally walk and goads you into wrenching through corners at warp speed with tyres sliding and rocks scattering. The 27in width is perfect for pushing your limits without catching trees, although laser etched cut markers are provided. We've never had any reason to doubt its strength despite doing some pretty reckless stuff on it, yet it still doesn't numb your hands with buzz on long rides. Plus while there are other bars coming close now, we still don't think you can beat this original performance enhancing pipe in the £50 class.
What MTB Verdict: Great confidence-expanding but cost-effective upgrade - 9/10
Published Thursday 8 January 2009
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