FSA XC190 riser bar review

Riser bars are pretty much standard fare on most off road bikes these days, and these ones are made from heat-treated aircraft-grade 7075 aluminium, which has excellent fracture toughness.

At 25.4mm they’re compatible with MTB-specific stems and, at a push, some road stems. The bars have a 25mm rise and 8-degree backsweep plus 3-degree upward bend. Width is 630mm and there’s plenty of space between the bend and each end of the handlebar for fitting accessories.