How do you choose between a no-rise and a some-rise MTB handlebar?

mike_plumbs

How do you choose between a little-to-no-rise (say 10mm) and a some-rise (say 40mm) MTB handlebar? In particular, is having a 30 or 40mm rise more versatile because it enables you to fine-tune the position of the grips with respect to the stem (by rotating the handlebar at the stem), thereby effectively adjusting both the stack and the reach? The stack and the reach would not be independent, but the tuning possible would not be unlike that...

Originally asked by Sam7919 on Stack Exchange (bicycles) (CC BY-SA 4.0).

uphilltech

Great question — answering as the UphillTech team:

The trend towards increased rise of MTB handlebars has more to do with positioning and hand and wrist comfort. It's a way to somewhat counteract the "long and low" modern design of Mountain bikes. The increased reach of the bike--and thus, that stretched out feeling of body position--can be countered. Increased rise brings your weight back over the center of the bike which improves balance and control. The more upright and weight back position can make it easier to get the front end up over obstacles and do manuals. Getting your weight back is crucial for technical downhill. Many riders report better wrist position and comfort with higher rise handle bars. When your hand, wrist and forearm...

Full answer by Jeff: https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/a/100006 (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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