Race Face Deus XC Low Riser bar review

Another cracking bar from Race Face, this time for the lightweight racer crowd.

Although it’s labelled as a low rise, it’s actually more a medium by the time it reaches the upswept tips, and backsweep is balanced too. Like most race bars it’s shorter than an all rounder though. The profile is tapered before the bend for a forgiving ride that matches most expensive carbon options, and it’s not far off the same weight, too. The long control section is all shot peened for stress relief which helps grips stay secure too.