Review

The Lab | Reverse RCC 750 Carbon Handlebars Review

30.09.2015
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In the lab this month was a lovely looking set of carbon bars from Reverse components, but how would they score when put through 7 months of intensive riding? Carry on reading or head over to Issue #017 if you fancy checking out the original.

The bars more than held up to some hard hits and crashes.
The bars more than held up to some hard hits and crashes.

167g. These Reverse RCC 750 carbon bars weigh just a tad over three Snickers bars, but the 129 € bars from the Black Forest are said to be able to hold their own in the turmoil of enduro riding – or at least, as long as the rider doesn’t weigh more than 100kg. “I have to admit I was a bit skeptical,” was long­term tester Aaron’s initial thought. “They’re 70g lighter than the Bontrager Rhythm Pro carbon bars that I used to ride, and those were far from heavy! But hey, let’s see…” And see we did, as the Reverse remained in one piece, comfortably surviving countless races and more than a few crashes. “I definitely rode the RCC 750 right on the limit of what the manufacturer recommends, and I didn’t encounter any problems. The opposite in fact: the positioning (9° backsweep, 4° gradual upsweep, 18mm rise) was really great and I liked the gentle flex, particularly on long mountain race stages,” concludes Aaron.

The bars weigh a measly 167g.
The bars weigh a measly 167g.
The positioning felt great, particularly on long race stages.
The positioning felt great, particularly on long race stages.
The bars featured a 9° backsweep, 4° gradual upsweep, and an 18mm rise.
The bars featured a 9° backsweep, 4° gradual upsweep, and an 18mm rise.

Tester: Aaron Steinke

Price: 129 €

Weight: 167 g

Length of testing: 7 months

Kilometers Ridden: 1,478

For more info visit: reversecomponents.com

Words: Aaron Steinke Photos: Christoph Bayer

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