Race Face Diabolus DH bars review

Race Face Diabolus DH bars review

Low-rise downhill handlebars

Our rating

4

71.28
49.95
Race Face Diabolus DH Low Riser Bars

Robin Weaver

Published: February 20, 2009 at 10:00 am
Our review
High-quality low-rise bars with a great feel at a reasonable price

Race Face have stepped up their range once again and it now includes these improved, downhill-friendly bars.

With nine degrees of rearward sweep and four degrees of upward, they feel comfortable from the outset. The 31.8mm (oversize) clamping diameter gives plenty for the stem to lock around and the weight is good at 385g.

At 710mm wide,the Diabolus bars offer plenty of leverage and the meagre 0.5in (12.5mm) rise keeps the front end nice and low, and all the better for cornering.

The finish is very high quality but some people may want a few extra milimetres in width to play around with.

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Robin Weaver

Technical editor-in-chief

Rob is BikeRadar and MBUK’s technical editor-in-chief. Our resident tech nerd has lived and breathed mountain bikes since the age of nine. After a couple of years ripping around his local woods, he raced cross-country through the early 90s. A shift to downhill better suited his skillset and he soon became a regular on the national circuit before having a crack at some UCI Downhill World Cups. Rob always had an eye for tech and was keen to glean any kind of mechanical advantage possible. Whether that was through geometry changes, suspension tuning or adapting parts, he learned quickly that an open mind is key. He began working as a freelance writer for MBUK over 20 years ago, while he finished his degree in sports technology. He landed his dream role as technical editor 15 years ago. Rob’s passion for bikes encompasses just about anything with two wheels, including fast and efficient cross-country bikes and long-travel enduro rigs or downhill machines. He rides on the road and gravel, too. He’s tested hundreds of bikes, piles of components and mountains of kit, so understands what does and doesn’t work.

  • Height: 172cm
  • Bike size: Medium/450-460mm reach
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