Moots Titanium Mountain Bike Handlebar

2011-10-04 • SEND FEEDBACK •
Related: gear, Moots, mountain biking

For my Moots MootoX RSL, I switched from a Bontrager RL Big Sweep aluminum bar to a custom-width 26" Moots titanium handlebar

In doing so, there was a weight gain of 79 grams, quite significant. And of course there are even lighter carbon fiber bars to be had out there, like the Easton EC90. Titanium is definitely not the lightest material, but it is highly durable, and looks great, and feels great.

As should be clear, I did not switch to a titanium handlebar to add weight to my bike. Rather, it was for the feel of titanium. In particular, the Ti bar has a just-detectable give (flex) at the ends, and this helps with comfort for multi-hour rides on rough trails.

I also wanted a flat bar so that my Lupine lights would point straight ahead when mounted on the handlebar.

Weight

Moots Titanium handlebar 26" (660mm) X 8°: 239g or 256g with spacers
Bontrager RL Big Sweep 12° 640mm 7075 Al 31.8mm: 177g

Moots titanium handlebar

Moots description

It's one of the most important contact points on a bike, crucial to control, comfort and durability.

With our 3/2.5 grade US-made seamless titanium handle bar, available in several different bends, you can dial in your ride and not have any worries for years to come.

Hand bent and finished to perfection, this traditional flat bar can take on the roughest of trails. Available in 8 stock sizes, with custom always available.